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geometrically throughout parking lots and along the likely pedestrian
routes. For every twenty (20) parking spaces, three hundred (300)
square feet of landscaped area should be provided. For the purposes
of this paragraph, landscape features shall be defined as canopy trees
(where the canopy is intended to be at least eight (8) feet above
grade) and hedges or bushes with an intended height of four (4) feet
or greater. The pattern and geometry of the landscape should follow
the geometry of the buildings and circulation system. It should not
appear as a series of isolated plantings unrelated to the visual
character of the spaces created by the buildings and lots. Where
feasible, trees and landscape features should be combined to create
larger public spaces/greens within or adjacent to buildings and active
uses.
4. Linkages to Trails, Environmental Features, Sidewalks and Public
Places. Pedestrian linkages shall be provided to abutting trail
systems and pedestrian walkways. The internal trails and walkways
shall be connected in a pedestrian-friendly manner to the commercial
uses on the site, building entries, and parking access.
(j) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be
directed away from residential properties in such a way as not to create a
nuisance and such lighting shall be extinguished 1/2 hour after the close of
business except as may otherwise be permitted or required by the Village
Board for maintaining illumination with less candlepower after the time
specified above. Lighting shall be shielded so that illumination is not
directed toward the sky.
(k) Repair and Service. No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind
shall be permitted in conjunction with any parking lot.
(3) OFF-STREET COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS. No person shall park or store more than one commercial vehicle or
trailer weighing more than 6,000 pounds in any residential district in the Village,
including Two and Multiple Family Residence Districts, except for purposes of
obtaining orders for supplies or moving or delivering supplies or commodities to
or from any place of business or residence located in the residential district, unless
such person obtains a conditional use permit under sub. (4).
(4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW OFF-STREET PARKING OF
MORE THAN ONE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IN RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS. A person may apply for a conditional use permit to park more than
one commercial vehicle at the applicant’s residence in a residential district in
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