Article IX Design Standards for Developments and Subdivisions

Bike parking shall consist of stationary racks to which a bicycle can be secured with the user supplying both lock and cable or chain. Racks must be easily usable with both U-locks and cable locks. Acceptable rack types are depicted below, with each of these types providing two bike parking spaces. (Note: Illustrations from Bicycle Parking Standards published by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Spring 2002.)


Racks that are not acceptable include the following types.

Racks shall provide bicycle frame support at two points such that bikes can be secured in a stable position without damage to wheels, frame or other components, and so that a bicycle, if bumped, will not fall or roll down. An example is an inverted "U" rack. Racks that support a bicycle primarily by a wheel only and not the frame, such as typical "disk racks," are damaging to wheels and are not acceptable.

Parking facilities shall be securely anchored to the lot surface so they cannot easily be removed and shall be of sufficient strength to resist vandalism and theft.

Bike parking requirements. The minimum number of bike racks required is one, or as follows:

Land Use	Number of Bike Spaces
Industrial and office	20% of total required auto spaces
Commercial/retail	20% of total required auto spaces
Multifamily residential	1 space per unit, plus 20% of auto spaces required for dwelling units
Recreation	20% of auto spaces provided
School/day care	1 space per 12 students
Park and ride lot	20% of auto spaces

Location of bicycle parking areas.

Parking shall be located in close proximity to the building's entrance.

Parking facilities shall be located in highly visible well-lighted areas to minimize theft and vandalism.

§ 200-45.3 Fee in lieu of sidewalk installation or bicycle parking facilities.

Bicycle parking facilities shall not impede pedestrian or vehicular circulation, and shall be harmonious with their environment both in color and design. Parking facilities shall be incorporated, whenever possible, into building design or street furniture.

(4)

Each bicycle parking space shall accommodate a bicycle at least six feet long by two feet wide. Racks must not be placed close enough to a wall or other obstruction so as to make use difficult. There must be at least 24 inches beside each parked bicycle that allows access. Adjacent bicycles may share this access. An aisle or other space shall be provided for bicycles to enter and leave the facility. This aisle shall have a width of at least six feet to the front or rear of a bicycle parked in the facility.

(5)

A concrete surface is strongly preferred, not required. Well draining gravel is the minimum surface treatment in order to avoid mud and dust.

(6)

Bicycle parking facilities within auto parking areas shall be separated by a physical barrier such as curbs, wheel stops, poles or other similar features to protect bicycles from damage by cars.

An application subject to these regulations shall pay a fee in lieu of providing the required sidewalks and/or bicycle parking facilities if the permitting authority determines that the proposed subdivision or development:

Is not located within reasonable proximity to major public or private facilities such as schools, bike paths, parks, playgrounds and other recreational areas, churches and shopping areas, where there is a reasonable likelihood of resulting pedestrian or bicycle traffic; or

§ 200-48 Open space, recreation and natural resource areas.

Is not located within an area with high vehicular traffic volumes where there would be a likelihood of potential danger to pedestrians or cyclists.

The in-lieu fee shall be a fixed amount per bike space or linear foot of sidewalk that otherwise would be required. This amount shall be established by the Town Council by resolution upon the recommendation of the Public Works Director and reviewed periodically.

All in-lieu fees are to be deposited into a special account for sidewalk and bicycle facilities. Such funds may be expended or utilized only for the provision of off-site improvements designed to promote pedestrian connectivity and enhance bicycle access consistent with the sidewalks and bicycle facility priorities of the Comprehensive Plan.

Required in-lieu fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of building permits for the subdivision/development or in a manner directed by the Planning Board. For large projects developed in phases, a portion of the in-lieu fee may be deferred, at the Planning Board's discretion, until after the initial phase is complete, but before building permits are issued for a subsequent phase.

§ 200-46 Blocks.

In residential developments or subdivisions, blocks shall not be greater than 1,320 feet in length between intersecting streets. When a block exceeds 750 feet in length, the Planning Board shall require a public right-of-way in or near the middle of such block to provide for emergency access and for the convenience of pedestrians. Such right-of-way shall be at least 20 feet in width and free of obstruction to emergency vehicles and pedestrians.

In commercial or industrial developments, blocks shall be designed to allow traffic to move with ease and to provide maximum safety to vehicular traffic and pedestrians.

§ 200-47 Lots.

All proposed lots within a development or subdivision shall front on an existing or proposed public street with the minimum frontage prescribed in the Barrington Zoning Ordinance for the applicable zoning district(s).

In general, lots shall not extend through a block to another existing or proposed street.

The grade of each lot at the house or structure foundation shall be at least 18 inches above the grade of the center line of the street.

Side lot lines shall be as near right angles to street right-of-way lines as practicable, or radial to a curved street right-of-way line.

Lots in residential developments or subdivisions shall have the minimum area and dimensions as prescribed in the Barrington Zoning Ordinance for the applicable zoning district(s). In general, lots shall be rectangular in shape with a ratio of lot depth to lot width of no greater than 2 1/2:1, and no interior angle of a lot shall be less than 45° or greater than 200°. In no case shall side lot lines intersect.

Lots in a commercial or industrial development or subdivision shall be of sufficient area to accommodate off-street parking and loading facilities as required in §§ 185-78 and 185-85, respectively, of the Barrington Zoning Ordinance.

Where the report of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management or the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council indicates that larger lot sizes are required for the provision of adequate sewage disposal, adequate drainage or the protection of a valuable natural resource, the Planning Board may require the provision of lots in excess of the area prescribed in the Zoning Ordinance, or may condition its approval on the elimination of development on certain lots in the development or subdivision.

For any proposed lot, at least 80% of the minimum lot area required for the zoning district in which the lot is located shall not contain wetland or marshland as defined by the Department of Environmental Management or the Coastal Resources Management Council (i.e., for a proposed lot in an R-40, R-25 or R-10 District, there shall be at least 32,000, 20,000 or 8,000 square feet, respectively, of contiguous upland).

Where land within a proposed development or subdivision is deemed to be of unique natural character or is included in the Comprehensive Plan or Open Space Plan as a part of the Town open space system, or where the proposed development or subdivision is of sufficient size so as to warrant consideration of the provision of a recreation site to serve future residents of the development or subdivision, the Planning Board may accept a dedication of a portion of the land area of said development or subdivision for such purposes.

§ 200-49 Storm drainage systems.

A storm drainage system, comprised of natural and human-made elements including grassed swales, curbs, catch basins, culverts and stormwater pipes, shall be installed as necessary to provide adequate disposal of surface water from all streets and impervious surfaces within the development or subdivision and adjacent land as shown on the plan. The use of best management practices (BMPs) and standards contained in the State of Rhode Island Stormwater Design and Installation Standards Manual are required in the design of storm drainage systems.

Where a drainage plan and drainage calculations are required by the permitting authority, the plan and calculations shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer. The stormwater drainage calculations, runoff rates and system design shall be based on the rational method for pavement drainage and other small systems of three acres or less where no wetlands, ponds or other storage depressions are present and where drainage is toward the point of analysis, and the TR-55 method for development on sites larger than three acres, or when detention basins are to be used.

Drainage systems shall be designed to accommodate stormwater such that post-development conditions do not result in peak run-off increases in rate from predevelopment conditions. Present and estimated run-off rates from the proposed development site shall be calculated on the basis of two-year, ten-year, twenty-five-year and 100-year frequency rainfall events, and proposals to handle the surface run-off as calculated for each event will be presented. Culverts and storm sewers shall be sized for the twenty-five-year frequency rainfall.

The drainage system shall be installed and connected to a natural or human-made watercourse, or to an existing piped storm drainage system. The preferred destination of continuous drainage shall be a permanent natural body of water or wetland. Where such destination is impractical, the permitting authority shall require the construction of a retention or detention area capable of accommodating proposed stormwater volumes based on the two-year, ten-year, twenty-five-year and 100-year frequency rainfall events. All such retention or detention areas, and all drainage swales, shall be screened with landscaping materials as required by the permitting authority. The landscaping may include trees, shrubs or grasses, or any combination thereof, but shall adequately screen the basin or swale from the adjoining residences and streets.

Any catch basin which is part of an on-site drainage system, involving a seepage system or a detention or retention basin, shall be provided with a properly designed oil separator.

If practicable, where property adjacent to the development or subdivision is not developed or subdivided, provision shall be made for the proper projection of the drainage system by continuing appropriate drains to the exterior boundaries of said development or subdivision, at such size and grade as will allow for such projection.

§ 200-50 Erosion and sediment control.

When required by the permitting authority, a plan to control erosion and sedimentation during construction, consistent with the guidelines and measures contained in the Rhode Island Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, shall be prepared. The plan shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer, a registered landscape architect, a certified erosion and sediment control specialist or a certified professional soil scientist, and at a minimum shall include the following:

A narrative describing the proposed land-disturbing activities and the soil erosion and sediment control measures and stormwater management measures to be installed to control erosion that could result from the proposed activities;

Supporting documentation such as watershed maps, soil maps, drainage area and existing site conditions;

Construction drawings illustrating in detail all land-disturbing activities including existing and proposed contours, cuts and fills, limits of clearing and grading, drainage features, and location of soil erosion and sediment control measures; and

Construction sequencing and staging of land-disturbing activities.

§ 200-51 Special flood hazard areas.

The standards below shall apply to the development or subdivision of land within an area of special flood hazard, Zone A and A1-30 as identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Hazard Boundary Map prepared by the Federal Insurance Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency currently in effect, including the most recent amendments and revisions thereto. Said maps are hereby made part of this section.

For all development or subdivision proposals, all master plan sketches and all preliminary and final plats shall show the location of any portion of the development or subdivision which lies within a special flood hazard area, and shall show the base flood elevation as prescribed for this area at the specific location. Where the development or subdivision location is entirely within a special flood hazard area, it shall be so noted on the plan drawings.

All development or subdivision proposals will be reviewed by the permitting authority to assure that:

The design of the development or subdivision is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.

Public improvements, facilities and utilities are constructed or installed in a manner that will minimize flood damage.

Adequate drainage will be provided to minimize the accumulation of water.

The Rhode Island State Building Code for criteria and specifications regarding construction in special flood hazard areas is incorporated herein by reference. Where a development or subdivision is located in a special flood hazard area, the finished ground grades in the area of the proposed building locations shall not be below the base flood elevation specified for such area.

§ 200-51.1 Performance standards.

Building standards. The application of the building design standards shall not be done so as to conflict with the requirements of the State Building Code as enforced by the Building Official.

Orientation. Buildings shall be oriented predominantly parallel to the front setback line to preserve a consistent facade line with the street. Slight rotations from parallel may be accepted, where, at the permitting authority's discretion, the plans submitted are found to be consistent with the architectural design and character of the district. Primary building entrances shall be easily identified and oriented to the street. The primary entry shall be clearly visible from the public street that provides the building's main orientation.

Articulation. New and redeveloped buildings shall reinforce the character of the existing streetscape by creating visual interest and reinforcing pedestrian scale. The apparent bulk and large wall expanses of multistory buildings as well as single-story buildings of 15 feet height or more shall be minimized by incorporating one or preferably a combination of the following:

Windows.

Architectural details.

Canopies.

(d)

Overhangs.

(e)

Indented or projected bays, where not in conflict with pedestrian paths.

(f)

Change of building materials.

The top of such buildings should display a distinct profile or outline incorporating such elements as a projecting parapet, cornice, upper level setback or pitched roofline. When immediately adjacent a building with such articulation, new and redeveloped buildings shall provide a treatment that is respectful, such as providing a consistent cornice line or complementary roof configuration where possible.

Large expanses of blank walls are prohibited for commercial and mixed-use buildings. The ground floor facade along the primary street shall have continuous storefront windows, with the exception of necessary piers, columns, pilasters, etc. Indented or projecting bays may be used to add variety to the facade for display purposes or to fulfill the transparency requirements noted in the below Subsection A(6), provided they do not conflict with any pedestrian walks or circulation. Window openings at the ground floor facade along the primary street may extend from floor to ceiling, but shall not be more than 30 inches above the finished floor, nor lower than adjacent door heads. Wall areas remaining below windows not extending to the floor shall be articulated by the use of architectural features, such as panels, siding, etc.

(4)

The appearance of smaller-scaled buildings is preferred over a single large structure, particularly in the Neighborhood Business Zone, as the varied massing provides visual interest and human scale.

(5)

The scale of the building, and the relationship of building masses with spaces, shall be compatible with the style and character of the surrounding buildings and development pattern. The building height, and the relationship of the width to the front facade height, shall be compatible with that of the surrounding buildings where the project site is adjacent to smaller-scale principal structures.

(6)

Transparency. For commercial and mixed-use buildings, a minimum of 60% of the ground floor building facade oriented to the street must be comprised of clear windows that provide views to indoor retail space, dining space or product areas when applicable. Where parking occupies the ground floor, the same solid-to-void ratio must be achieved utilizing techniques such as half-walls, grillwork, or landscaped trelliswork or their equal.

(7)

Materials. Buildings shall have the same materials, or those which are architecturally harmonious, used for all walls and other exterior building components.

(8)

Additions or alterations to existing buildings shall be complementary in scale to the original structure, and architectural details, including materials, colors and textures, shall be treated so as to be compatible with the original architectural style of the building, provided that such details preserve and enhance the character of the surrounding area.

(9)

Mechanical equipment and utility hardware on the roof or ground adjacent to the building shall be screened from public view with materials harmonious to the building or with landscaping.

(10)

Doors and entrances.

Buildings must have a primary entrance facing a public street or way and shall be visually prominent. Retail entrances shall not be located solely at the rear.

In buildings with multiple ground floor tenants, entries shall provide a coordinated design theme, i.e., a common canopy, architectural projection or awning design.

(Reserved)

Commercial and industrial site standards.

Site standards.

Buildings and site improvements shall be done so as to minimize changes to existing topography and the loss of existing mature vegetation.

To minimize runoff and provide adequate green space, impervious surfaces such as roofs and pavements shall not cover more than 65% of the site area.

Provisions for the attenuation of runoff pollutants and for groundwater recharge must be included for developments occurring within the Barrington Aquifer or recharge area.

(d)

Wetlands shall be maintained in an undisturbed form, the potential for flooding shall not be increased, and stormwater entry and discharge points shall be designed so as to minimize erosion.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be incorporated into new and redeveloped properties in such a way as to create visual relief and interest, provide shade for pedestrian areas and to screen parking and loading areas. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or may be accepted, where at the permitting authority's discretion the plans submitted are found to be consistent with the intent of this regulation and meet the specific guidelines as set forth herein. Landscape plans shall show the location, type, and size of all proposed plantings as well as enough of the surrounding context such that the permitting authority may determine the plan's appropriateness.

Landscape treatment shall be provided to enhance architectural features and improve aesthetics, and the site shall be planned to achieve a desirable transition between the building and the street, with the use of pedestrian walkways, special lighting, benches and other amenities encouraged.

Side yard treatment.

Where the distance between structures on adjacent lots is 10 feet or less, the side yard shall be screened by a solid fence, wall or landscape treatment of evergreen plantings at a height not to exceed three feet.

Where the distance between structures on adjacent lots is greater than 10 feet, landscaping shall consist of a combination of materials sufficient to break up the view into the side yard but, for safety reasons, in no case should this planting be impermeable.

Side yards may, in the alternative, be established as pedestrian walkways to access parking areas to the rear of the building. Such walkways shall be landscaped and lighted for safety.

Buffering in the form of a year-round visual screen shall be required to shield neighboring properties, particularly residential areas, from adverse external effects. The buffer strip shall include both trees, particularly evergreens, and shrubs.

Parking areas.

Large parking areas (20 or more spaces) shall be relieved by landscaped islands of a minimum of eight feet in width, equal in depth to the depth of a typical parking space and located such that there is one island per 10 spaces. The planted islands shall be placed so as to prevent long rows of uninterrupted parking spaces. All islands shall be surrounded by continuous raised curbing.

Alternatively, at least 5% of the interior area of the lot shall be devoted to landscaping. Areas described in the above shall have at a minimum one shade tree with a minimum caliper of two inches' diameter breast height (DBH). Trees planted in such locations shall be planted in protected pervious areas which have a minimum dimension of five feet.

Where lots abut public rights-of-way, shade trees with a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches shall be provided within a planting strip no less than four feet in width and at a rate of one tree per every six continuous spaces.

(d)

Trash and service areas.

All service, loading and trash storage areas viewable from a public right-of-way or from an adjacent residential area shall be screened by one or a combination of masonry, wood (or other approved material compatible with the character of the development), or evergreen plantings to reduce their visual impact.

Loading and service areas shall not face any residential area unless no other location is possible. Loading areas shall be subject to screening requirements stated herein.

Loading bay doors and loading spaces are prohibited on the front facade of any building unless no other location is feasible.

(e)

Provision for safe and convenient pedestrian access shall be incorporated into plans for new construction of buildings and parking areas and shall be designed in concert with landscaping plans noted above. Site plans shall provide for continuity from sidewalks in public streets to all pedestrian entrances on the site, and walkability shall be given primary importance over road speed and other access criteria. New construction shall improve pedestrian access to buildings, sidewalks and parking areas and shall be completed with consideration of pedestrian safety, handicapped access and visual quality. Where appropriate, applicants are encouraged to provide pedestrian and/or bicycle paths (or connection to the proposed bicycle rail trail) connecting the site with abutting areas in order to promote pedestrian and bicycle circulation and safety in the Business and Neighborhood Business Districts. When parking is located in the rear, pedestrian access via a pedestrian-oriented alley or walkway through to the primary street is shall be provided.

(f)

Utilities. Underground utilities for new and redeveloped buildings are required unless physically restricted or blocked by existing underground obstructions.

(g)

Lighting. Site lighting, security lighting and architectural/landscape lighting shall provide the user with illumination levels appropriate for the designed activity (i.e., parking, walking, outdoor dining) while meeting minimum requirements. Illumination levels shall also be reasonably uniform throughout the site and strive to minimize glare. Lighting fixtures shall be of a style appropriate to the character of the adjacent areas, and be consistent throughout the development. Provide adequate lighting levels in all pedestrian areas, including building entries, along walkways, parking areas, and other public areas. Provide the following in lighting plans:

An overlapping pattern of light at a height of about 10 feet to 15 feet in lighted pedestrian areas and 20 feet to 24 feet in parking areas.

Lighting at consistent lumens with a gradual transition to unlighted areas. Highly contrasting pools of light and dark can be temporarily blinding and shall be avoided.

In each lighted area, design lighting levels that will allow pedestrians to identify a face 15 yards away (generally, a minimum of four footcandles). Adequate lighting reduces anonymity and gives pedestrians an opportunity to choose another route.

Adequate lighting at all building entrances, exits and corridors between buildings, at least four footcandles during active use, especially where doors are recessed.

[5]

Confine site lighting to the project site; use shields or other methods to eliminate glare on adjacent properties.

[6]

Place light posts and standards so that they do not create hazards for pedestrians or vehicles.

[7]

Indicate specific lighting levels in each lighted area.

(h)

Quality of site furnishings. Provide for the following site plan elements:

High-quality fixtures and materials in site furnishings and features, such as durable and easily maintained walls and paving.

Site features and furnishings that discourage vandalism. Furnishings that are easily removed or do not convey an image of care invite misuse.

Safety materials, such as nonslip walkway surfaces.

Site furnishings shall be of a style appropriate to the character of the Town, and be consistent throughout the development.

(i)

Pedestrian spaces and comfort. For the purpose of providing a pedestrian friendly environment in commercial and mixed-use areas, new and redeveloped buildings shall provide for outdoor seating areas, scaled to the size and demands of the proposed use, where feasible. For example, a large, multistory project should provide a patio or small plaza area located near the front entry with multiple benches and landscaping. A mixed-use project with ground floor retail such as a restaurant may provide an area for outdoor dining which extends the indoor dining space for seasonal use. A ground floor use may provide a sidewalk bench where there is sufficient width. Projects with multiple buildings on the same lot shall utilize the space between structures to provide pedestrian plazas, courtyards and other outdoor gathering areas. Such pedestrian areas are best located when they take advantage of southern exposure and provide space that affords visual connectivity but is set back from major pedestrian flow and vehicular ways and is appropriate to the location. Outdoor sales and display areas shall be well organized and located such as not to impede pedestrian circulation if located on a public walk or way. The following guidelines shall be considered in the design and location of pedestrian spaces:

Flexible design to allow for flexible use.

Buffering from major vehicular areas such as parking lots or main traffic ways.

Lighting for nighttime comfort and safety.

Appropriate street furnishing, i.e., benches, trash receptacles.

[5]

A focal element, where appropriate, such as a water feature, special landscape feature or public art installation.

[6]

Decorative paving and seasonal planting.

[7]

South-facing locations.

[8]

Visual connectivity, especially to important views such as a historic structure.

[9]

Appropriately scaled to the development.

[10]

Provide for continuity of pedestrian sidewalks.

(j)

The amount of frontage along a street occupied by parking shall be minimized for sites undergoing redevelopment, while all parking shall be placed behind the building(s), if practicable, for sites undergoing new development. If possible, all parking areas shall be designed in small groups or courts to lessen visual impacts.

(k)

Parking lots which front on public streets shall be screened by landscaping or with walls or fencing a minimum of three feet in height. Walls and fences shall be of a scale and material appropriate to the site and surrounding area.

(l)

The interior of all parking areas shall be enhanced with planted islands, with a minimum of one island on average for each 10 parking spaces. The planted islands shall be placed so as to prevent long rows of uninterrupted parking spaces. All islands shall be surrounded by continuous raised curbing.

(m)

Plantings along the perimeter of parking areas and new streets shall include either evergreen species or street trees of at least two-inch caliper planted at intervals of 35 feet. Planted islands shall include shrubs, plants and other live vegetation, and shall include one tree of at least two-inch caliper.

(n)

Only nursery-grown native plant materials shall be accepted, and all trees, shrubs and ground covers shall be planted according to accepted horticultural standards. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping and for replacing all dead or diseased plant materials on at least an annual basis. Failure to adequately maintain required plantings may result in such work being performed by the Town at the owner's expense.

§ 200-51.2 Curb cut standards.

All curb cuts shall:

Be limited to one per development.

Be from a public alley whenever possible.

§ 200-51.4 Circulation and traffic control standards.

Utilized a shared drives with adjacent parcels when appropriate.

New curb cuts shall comply with the dimensional standards illustrated in Figure 200-51.2a, Driveway Cross Section.

Projects utilizing an existing curb cut shall modify the curb cut in compliance with the above dimensional standards.

Figure 200-51.2a: Driveway Cross Section

§ 200-51.3 Residential site standards.

Buildings and site improvements shall be undertaken so as to minimize changes to existing topography and the loss of existing mature vegetation.

Landscape treatment shall be provided to enhance architectural features and improve aesthetics, and the site shall be planned to achieve a desirable transition between the houses and the street.

Provisions for the attenuation of runoff pollutants and for groundwater recharge must be included for developments occurring within the Barrington Aquifer or recharge area.

Wetlands shall be maintained in an undisturbed form, the potential for flooding shall not be increased, and stormwater entry and discharge points shall be designed so as to minimize erosion.

The layout and design of all means of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including interior drives, parking areas and walkways, shall provide for safe interior circulation and separation of pedestrian, vehicular and service traffic.

The level of service (LOS) of all impacted intersections and streets shall not be reduced following the project development, with a LOS no less than "B" for residential streets and "D" for all other streets and intersections preferred.

The number of site entrances shall be the minimum necessary for effective traffic control, and sharing of access driveways and parking areas by adjoining properties shall be utilized where possible.

Provisions for pedestrian movement, in the form of sidewalks or walkways, shall be made for all developments within a commercial area, to allow for safe access between parking areas and retail establishments.

Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided at all commercial parking areas designed for 50 or more cars, with a ratio of at least one bicycle space for each 10 car spaces.

§ 200-51.5 Drive-through facility standards.

No drive-through facility shall be located in any required front yard.

For any parcel which has frontage on County Road, a drive-through facility shall be placed behind the building. Driveways, whether associated with a drive-through service or not, are prohibited in that portion of the front yard which lies between the building and County Road; see § 185-20A of the Zoning Ordinance. Traffic exiting from a drive-through facility shall not exit the parcel onto County Road.

Entrances to a drive-through facility shall be offset at least 50 feet from an intersection. No drive-through lane shall exit directly onto a street.

Stacking spaces.

A sufficient number of stacking spaces for vehicles waiting to complete a transaction shall be provided so as to prevent circulation congestion, both on-site and on adjacent public streets. In general, the number of stacking spaces shall be based on the following guidelines:

Restaurant: seven spaces per station.

Bank: five spaces for the first station, plus two spaces for each additional station.

Other uses (no order board): four spaces per station.