§ 16-19C.007. Site planning.

(1)

External relationships. Relation of the district to surrounding areas shall be provided for PD-H Districts in section 16-19A.006: (1) Principal vehicular access points;(2) Access for pedestrians and cyclists; (3)Protection of visibility.

(a)

Location of uses in relation to adjoining R districts. Where a PD-OC District adjoins any R district, with or without an intervening street or alley, to the maximum extent reasonably practicable, residential uses within the PD-OC District shall be located and adjacent to the R district and nonresidential uses and signs shall be located or oriented away from the R districts.

(2)

Internal relationships. The site plan shall provide for safe, efficient, convenient and harmonious groups of structures, uses, facilities and open spaces in a manner facilitating pedestrian movement between major origins and destinations within and adjacent to the district with a minimum of conflicts with vehicular traffic. In particular:

(a)

Pedestrian systems and open space network. Pedestrian systems through buildings shall relate to a network of exterior open space reserved for pedestrian use and enjoyment. Interior and exterior pedestrian ways shall be scaled for anticipated traffic and form a convenient pattern connecting major concentrations of uses within the district, and shall connect to principal mass transit stations or stops within and outside the district.

(b)

Streets, parking areas and service areas. Streets, parking areas and service areas shall be so located and designed as to separate private vehicular use within the district from principal pedestrian areas. Such preparation may be horizontal, with vehicular areas concentrated and grouped in a logical location or locations at edges of the district adjacent to major or collector streets, or vertical.

(c)

Relationship of uses. Relationship of uses shall be such that major commercial and service establishments are grouped for maximum pedestrian convenience in locations uninterrupted by residential or general office occupancies. Residential or general office uses may either be in separate areas within the district, or may be separated vertically from commercial and service areas.

(Code 1977, § 16-19C.007)