18.43.240 Special Requirements

The requirements found in this section address a number of different site conditions that require review and consideration in all development. A. Location of service areas. 1. All loading docks, refuse disposal areas and other service activities shall be located on block or project interiors away from view of any public street or central project area. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved through the site plan review process when a permit applicant demonstrates that it is not feasible to accommodate these activities on the interior. If such activities are permitted adjacent to a public street or central project areas, a visual screening design approved by the City shall be required. Material used to screen such areas must match the building. 2. Existing and proposed street and access layout and parking areas are to service the intended buildings. Service and loading areas are also to be included and shall be screened from adjacent businesses, the freeway and residential areas. Coordinated maneuvering and loading docks are encouraged between businesses. B. Benches, bike racks and trash cans. Where determined appropriate by the city along specific streets and access areas, benches, bike racks and trash cans shall be installed according to the approved project design and shall conform to standards and specifications for City approved benches, bike racks and trash cans. C. Fencing and walls. No fences or walls over two feet in height shall be allowed within the minimum required front setback. Fence materials shall be masonry or wrought iron style metal. Within the Economic Development Area of the city, other materials and sizes may be used upon specific approval of the City. D. Curb cuts. Curb cuts for alleys or private driveways shall be limited to the following: 1. 100 feet to 250 feet of frontage: One (1) driveway 2. 250 feet to 500 feet of frontage: Two (2) driveways 3. Greater than 500 feet: to be negotiated with City 4. Where UDOT curb cut standards along 2700 North and US 89 are more restrictive, UDOT standards shall be followed. E. Merchandise display areas. 1. Fenced merchandise display areas (i.e. garden centers, rock products), visible from a public right-of-way shall use decorative wrought iron fencing and masonry. Additionally, the merchandise display area shall be integrated into the design of the primary structure using one of the following techniques: a. Masonry columns constructed of the same materials and color of the main building, spaced a maximum of twenty-five feet apart and a minimum of six feet high with decorative wrought iron fencing; or b. A minimum three foot wall constructed of the same material, color, and style of the main building along the entire length of the fenced storage. F. Signage. Sign design themes including size, materials and style shall be included for review by the City. The City shall not approve a development proposal without a sign plan. Landscaping that compliments a sign is required. G. Crime prevention. 1. Commercial development site planning shall integrate the principles of "Crime Prevention through Environmental Design," (CPTED) to the maximum extent practical. Applicants are encouraged to consult with the City Planner and Police Department regarding implementation of CPTED principles to commercial developments. These principles include: a. Territoriality. Space within the development and along the edges should be well-defined and delineated to create a sense of ownership, such that intruders and strangers stand out. This may be accomplished through the use of pavement treatments, landscaping, art, signage, screening, fencing, and similar techniques. b. Natural Surveillance. Create an environment where it is possible for people engaged in their normal behavior to observe the spaces around them. Maximize a space's visibility through thoughtful design of building orientation, window placement, entrances and exits, landscaping of trees and shrubs, and other physical obstructions. Utilize nighttime illumination of parking lots, walkways, entrances, stairwells, and related areas that promote an environment in which natural surveillance is possible. c. Access Control. Plan and implement access control to restrict criminal intrusion, especially in areas where criminal activity cannot be easily observed. Access control may include, but is not limited to, use of fences, walls, landscaping, and lighting to prevent or discourage public access to or from dark or unmonitored areas. In addition, sidewalks, pavement, lighting, and landscaping areas should be used to guide the public to and from primary development entrances and exits. d. Activity Support. Create activity support by placing new or existing activities in an area so that individuals engaged in a particular activity become part of the natural surveillance of other areas. e. Maintenance. Maintaining landscaping, lighting fixtures, and other features to facilitate the principles of CPTED, territorial reinforcement, natural surveillance, and access control. (Ord.2022-6, dated 2/22/22 and Ord. 2010-15, dated 5/25/10)