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ti <br />h) Coordination with off -site circulation systems. The arrangement of <br />rights -of -way or easements for circulation shall coordinate with the pattern <br />of existing and planned streets, pedestrian and /or bicycle pathways and <br />transit routes in the area. Connection to adjacent properties is encouraged <br />where possible. <br />i) Stormwater control. Protective measures shall ensure that removal <br />of stormwater runoff will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the <br />public storm drainage system. Provisions shall be made for construction of <br />wastewater facilities including grading, gutters, and piping to direct <br />stormwater and prevent erosion. Surface water on all paved areas shall be <br />collected at intervals that do not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic. <br />j) Exterior lighting. Location, type, size and direction of exterior lighting <br />shall not glare or direct illumination that interferes with adjacent properties <br />or safety of public rights -of -way. <br />k) Protection of property values. Elements of a site plan shall be <br />arranged to have minimum negative impact on values of adjoining property <br />and other on -site uses. <br />Specific standards - <br />Unless otherwise indicated here, the relevant standards for the specific <br />Economic Development Districts shall apply. Where actions, designs, or <br />solutions proposed by the applicant are not literally in accord with the <br />applicable regulations of this ordinance, but the Board of County <br />Commissioners makes a finding in the particular case that public purposes <br />are satisfied to an equivalent or greater degree, the Board may make <br />specific modification of the regulations in the particular case. Any <br />modification of regulations shall be explicitly indicated in the approved <br />permit. <br />a) Relationship of buildings to site. <br />1. The site shall be planned to provide for adequate planting, <br />safe pedestrian movement, and parking areas. <br />2. Parking areas shall be treated with decorative elements, <br />building wall extensions, plantings, berms, or other innovative <br />means so as to screen parking areas from view from public ways <br />and reduce heat generated by paved areas. <br />3. Without restricting the permissible limits of the applicable <br />zoning district, the height and scale of each building shall be <br />compatible with its site and existing or anticipated adjoining <br />buildings. <br />4. All utility services shall be underground. <br />b) Relationship of buildings and site to adjoining areas. <br />1. Attractive landscape transition to adjoining properties shall be <br />provided. <br />2. Lighting intensity at the property line adjacent to residential <br />uses shall not be greater than % footcandle. <br />C) Building design. <br />1. Architectural style is not restricted. Evaluation of the <br />appearance of a project shall be based on its relationship to the <br />surroundings. Primary and pedestrian facades are encouraged to <br />