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8 <br /> 3 ) Performance standards for Special Use Permits , Class A within <br /> Hillsborough Area EDD <br /> This section establishes criteria pertaining to appearance in the design of a <br /> site , buildings and structures , landscaping , signs , and other miscellaneous <br /> features that are observed by the public . Aesthetic criteria are not intended <br /> to restrict imagination , innovation , or variety , but rather to assist in focusing <br /> on design principles which result in creative solutions that will promote <br /> visual appearance within the city and county , preserve taxable values , and <br /> promote the public health , safety and welfare . <br /> Standards generally <br /> a ) Harmonious and efficient organization . The site plan shall be <br /> organized harmoniously and efficiently in relation to existing topography , <br /> the size and type of plot , the character of adjoining property , and the type <br /> and size of buildings . The site will be developed to facilitate orderly <br /> development of surrounding property and with minimal disturbance to the <br /> natural environment . <br /> b ) Preservation of natural state . Desirable vegetation or other unique <br /> natural features shall be preserved in their natural state when practical . <br /> The Environmental Protection Plan shall include the locations of all existing <br /> trees 12 " diameter four feet above the ground . <br /> c) Enhancement of residential privacy. The site plan shall provide <br /> reasonable visual , lighting , and sound privacy for all adjacent dwelling <br /> units . <br /> d ) Emergency access . Structures and other site features shall be <br /> arranged to permit practical emergency vehicle access to all sides of <br /> buildings . <br /> e ) Access to public ways . Every structure and dwelling unit shall have <br /> access to a public street , walkway or other area dedicated to common use . <br /> f) Non -motorized circulation . A non - motorized circulation system shall <br /> be provided which is direct , efficient , and pleasant . The system shall be <br /> complementary to , but independent of the vehicular circulation system . <br /> g ) Design of access and egress drives . The location , size , and <br /> numbers of ingress and egress drives to a site will be strictly limited to <br /> minimize the negative impacts on public streets and on adjacent property . <br /> This shall include formal entryways and access to outparcels from inside <br /> the development only . <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 /> G : rob ert/febru ary2 0 0 1 ph/EDDrezoning/e stab IishmentofEDsubdistricts <br />