§ 27-10. Minimum requirements.

Notwithstanding section 27-9, however, the following minimum requirements shall be complied with in every case.

27-10-1 Vehicular access points:

Vehicular access points to the site and any street improvements, including widening and directional turning lanes if necessary, shall be provided in compliance with the standards set forth by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

27-10-2 Pedestrian walkways and entranceways:

Pedestrian walkways and entranceways shall provide direct access from existing and designated new parking areas to the building and shall connect with any existing pedestrian walkways. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed pedestrian walkways will offer protection to the users from motor vehicles.

27-10-3 Buffers:

The proposed use shall be buffered so as to provide a harmonious transition from the proposed use to surrounding uses. To accomplish this, the applicant may incorporate design elements, including but not limited to open space corridors, natural vegetation screens, park and recreation facilities or landscaping.

27-10-4 Nighttime illumination:

All parking, loading, access and service areas and pedestrian and vehicular corridors shall be adequately illuminated at night if necessitated by the applicant's operation. Such lighting, including sign lights, shall be arranged so as to protect the highway and adjoining property from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind.

27-10-5 Sign requirements:

No sign or other structure shall be erected unless it fully complies with those requirements of Article 11 of this Chapter for the least intense district in which the proposed use would be permitted by right.
(Ord. of 10-5-1976)