All buildings and uses of buildings and lands shall be designed to comply with the improvement standards set forth in this article.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986, as amended by § I, Ord. 9407, eff. April 14, 1994)

Exposed sources of light, glare, or heat shall be shielded so as not to be directed outside their premises.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

In the industrial and commercial districts, the County Air Pollution Control Department requirements shall be met.

(§ I; Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

The County Health Department and the State Regional Water Quality Control requirements shall be met.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

The County Health Department and the State Department of Health Services requirements shall be met.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

The property owner shall provide for proper grading, storm water drainage, and erosion control, including the prevention of sedimentation or damage to off site property.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

Streets for primary access, circulation, parking, and loading shall be consistent with the provisions of the County Land Development Manual.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

Easements shall be reserved in such a manner so as to assure proper continuity of utilities and/or proper drainage.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

(a)

The purpose of landscaping is:

(1)

To provide greenery to visually soften paved areas and buildings;

(2)

To establish environmental conditions by providing shade, air purification, oxygen regeneration, groundwater recharge, storm water runoff retardation, and noise, glare, and heat abatement;

(3)

To buffer uncomplimentary land uses and generally enhance the quality and appearance over the entire site of the project; and

(4)

To ensure that the local stock of native trees is replenished, plant material shall generally be native or hardy to the region.

(b)

Commercial and industrial landscaping shall be as follows:

(1)

Not less than six (6%) percent of the landscaping shall be included in the twenty (20') foot front yard setback or additional frontage area.

(2)

Not less than six (6%) percent of the interior of a parking lot shall be landscaped. The interior of a parking lot shall be calculated by multiplying the number of spaces times 280 square feet. Landscaping and planting areas shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the parking lot. The interior dimensions of any planted area or planting median shall be sufficient to protect the landscaping materials planted therein and to insure proper growth.

Such areas shall be protected by barriers. Primary landscaping used in parking lots shall be trees which provide shade or are capable of providing shade at maturity. Shrubbery, hedges, and other planting materials may be used to compliment the tree landscaping which shall not be the sole contribution to the landscaping. Effective use of earth berms and existing topography are also encouraged as a component of landscaping plans. In those instances where plant material exists on lot and/or its site prior to its development, such landscape material may be used if approved as meeting the requirements.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986)

(a)

In all residential districts the following designed (covered or uncovered) parking spaces shall be provided:

(1)

R-R, Res-1, Res-2, and Res-3: two (2) spaces per unit; and

(2)

Res-4: one and one-fourth (11/4) spaces per unit for hotels and motels; however, two (2) spaces shall be required for apartments and the like.

(b)

In commercial districts, the following designated (covered or uncovered) parking spaces shall be provided:

(1)

Retail: one parking space for each 200 square feet;

(2)

Banks and office buildings: one space for each 300 square feet;

(3)

Restaurants: one space for each four (4) seats and one space for each two (2) employees;

(4)

Public assembly, including churches: one space for each four (4) seats;

(5)

Theaters: one space for each four (4) seats;

(6)

Clinics: one space for each 300 square feet, plus one additional space for each doctor; and

(7)

Rooming and boarding houses: one space for each two (2) guests.

(c)

In industrial districts, the following designated (covered or uncovered) parking shall be provided:

(1)

Warehousing: one space for every 1,000 square feet of floor area, or per employee, whichever is greater.

(2)

Manufacturing: one space for every 500 square feet of floor area, or per employee, whichever is greater.

(3)

Research and development: one space for every 300 square feet, plus one space for every two (2) employees.

(4)

Vehicle repair: one space for every 400 square feet, plus one space for every two (2) employees.

(5)

Mini-storage: one space for each employee.

(d)

One off street loading space for up to 10,000 square feet of commercial or industrial floor area, plus one additional loading space for each 10,000 square feet of floor area.

(e)

Parking Stall and Lot Dimensions.

(1)

Where parking rows opposite each other are of different angles and share the same maneuvering aisle, the greater of the two (2) required widths shall be used.

(2)

All spaces along property lines shall have a minimum six (6) inch by six (6″) inch raised curb or equivalent barrier precluding entry from other property or from streets not used for maneuvering.

(3)

Any parking and loading requirements may be modified, as necessary, by the Planning Director.

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986, as amended by § I, Ord. 94-07, eff. April 14, 1994)

(§ I, Ord. 86-26, eff. August 21, 1986, as amended by § I, Ord. 97-13, eff. May 8, 1997, § V, Ord. 9810, eff. July 9, 1998, and § I, Ord. 01-08, eff. April 19, 2001)