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FINAL DRAFT RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Attachment 1 12 <br />(Changes made after Aug. 27 QPH are in strike - through/underline format) <br />fifteen (15) feet feet wide vegetative buffer along all <br />common property lines separating non - residential and <br />residential land uses. The required plantings shall be in <br />accordance with those required for Buffer Yards Type A <br />outlined within Article Twelve (12) of the Zoning <br />Ordinance. There shall be a minimum eight (8) feet feet <br />wide landscaped strip along all property lines separating <br />non - residential uses from non - residential uses. The <br />landscaped strip shall be comprised of vegetation that <br />forms a semi - opaque intermittent visual obstruction from <br />the ground to a height of at least fifteen (15) feet. Joint use <br />agreements between adjacent property owners for shared <br />ingress/egress and/or parking may result in a waiver <br />regarding the exact location(s) of the required buffers. <br />3. The entire area surrounding the foundation of the new <br />building shall be landscaped in scale with adjacent <br />structures. <br />iv. Signage <br />1. Signage for non - residential uses shall conform to all <br />requirements within Article Nine (9) of the Zoning <br />Ordinance. In addition, only exeept that monument style <br />signs that do not exceed six (6) feet in height are permitted <br />shall be r-o uifed within the Highway 70 Zoning Overlay <br />District. Pole signs shall not be are not permitted. <br />v. Site Design and Layout for all construction /renovation: <br />1. The natural topography of the property shall be preserved to <br />the greatest extent possible to avoid stormwater runoff onto <br />adjacent properties. <br />2. Any and all existing natural features (i.e. streams, ponds, <br />hillsides, unique vegetation, mature trees, etc) shall be <br />protected and preserved through the site planning and <br />development process. <br />3. The siting of buildings shall be done to preserve to the greatest <br />extent possible scenic views /vistas. <br />vi. Parking Lot Design: <br />1. Required parking shall be located at the side or rear of the <br />structure. <br />2. Shared parking areas shall be encouraged for contiguous non- <br />residential land uses as defined within Article Ten (10) of the <br />Zoning Ordinance. <br />