DG 1110-3-106
Accounting for such constraints and limitations, every
areas. Easement should provide accent and interest.
effort must be made to achieve the highest possible
This can be done by planting low to medium shrubs
standard in improving site planning. Site elements
next to either new or existing walk areas. Possible
which usually require improvement include major
expansion of existing or future facilities may require
points of vehicle and pedestrian access, site circulation,
relocating existing shrubs.
and major overhead and underground utility lines.
(2) Buffer Zones.
B. Site Elements.
The general area next to the project boundaries should
Figure 7-8 shows several areas of a site which need
be designated as unavailable for construction. Buffer
improvement, but on which little development should
zones or setbacks are important site planning
occur. The following site elements are important for
provisions that allow proper breathing room and
the open space they represent:
separate an existing facility from adjacent uses.
Preferred distances for rehabilitation/conversion
projects should be as large as needed; they should
(1) Easements.
consider the proximity of existing trees or other plants.
Depending on the specific expansion and flexibility
Roadways and parking areas should be at least 20 feet
requirements related to individual rehabilitation/
from project boundaries. Single-story structures should
conversion projects, the design and development of site
be at lest 60 feet apart. Two-story structures should be
elements which provide easement or dedicated areas
at least 80 feet apart. Where one- or two-story
should generally reflect the need for future building or
site expansion. Existing landscaping or new site
structures are adjacent, they should be at least 70 feet
planning identified as a project requirement should not
apart. These minimum dimensions should be observed
where functional requirements do not mandate greater
unduly obstruct the future development of dedicated
parking, etc.
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