Village of Johnson City, NY Central Business District Design Standards

Adaptive reuse of existing historic buildings shall be encouraged to maintain and enhance the historic and innovative character of the i-District.

All infill or new construction shall reflect the existing character and architectural style typical of late 19th or early 20th Century historic buildings within the Village of Johnson City to strengthen the identity of the i-District.

All infill and new construction shall relate to the proportion and scale of surrounding forms.

To the extent practicable, building stories, cornice line and other horizontal trimlines for infill development shall have continuity with adjacent buildings.

Facades.

All building facades with street frontage shall be architecturally consistent with each other in building materials and style.

Buildings fronting on two or more streets shall have appropriate facades facing each street.

New construction shall not create large, undifferentiated walls with few to no windows or door openings facing a street, drive or parking area.

Buildings shall incorporate fascias, canopies, arcades, setbacks, recesses, projections or other design features to avoid large, undifferentiated walls.

In instances where the front facade is greater than 50 feet in width, delineation, and treatments, such as a recess or projection that varies the depth of the building wall, shall be used to break up its appearance.

Building Delineation

Side and rear walls may incorporate well-maintained public art displays or landscaped walls to add visual interest to the i-District.

Commercial buildings shall provide visual distinction between the first floor and upper floors through the use of appropriate architectural elements, details, materials and/or color.

Vertical Visual Distinction

For commercial buildings with multiple storefronts, there shall be a direct correlation between the delineations of interior tenant spaces and exterior facade treatments.

Fire escapes shall be located on side and rear facades only.

For residential buildings, the enclosure of existing front porches, other than through the use of transparent glazing at a maximum of 50%, shall not be permitted.

Height, setback and orientation.

New construction shall be a minimum height of two usable stories and a maximum height of three stories.

The height of the first floor shall not be less than 12 feet.

For front yard setbacks, the Planning Board may allow an additional five feet to the maximum front yard setback to permit the construction of dedicated public realm amenities or the construction of building overhangs.

For the adaptive reuse of historic buildings, the existing front setback shall be maintained.

Side yard setbacks shall be zero feet, when it is determined during site plan review that they are permitted by the New York State Building Code.

Buildings shall be oriented such that the facade facing the street be substantially parallel to said street.

Materials and color.

Facades facing a public right-of-way shall be constructed of durable materials such as brick masonry, wood clapboard or native stone to reflect the surrounding late 19th or early 20th Century buildings.

All wood shall be finished using either stain or paint.

All metal shall be colored.

Clear-coated aluminum or stainless steel shall not be permitted as a finished building material.

Changes in materials and color shall occur at inside corners.

Doors shall be painted or stained to accent the building.

Solid doors shall be multi-paneled.

Multi-Paneled Doors

Primary facade materials shall be wrapped onto facades without street frontage for a distance of no less than 10 feet or that which is architecturally consistent with building fenestration.

Facade Material Wrap

Decorative masonry materials such as split-face and textured finish blocks shall be discouraged, but may be considered an acceptable facade material at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Exterior finishing materials for renovations, additions, and rehabilitations shall be consistent with the appearance of historic materials being retained on the existing building and shall complement adjacent historic structures that are characteristic of the i-District.

(11)

The following materials or systems shall not be utilized on finished building or signage exteriors:

Exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS);

Direct-applied finish systems (DAFS);

(c)

Vertical aluminum or metal siding;

(d)

Vinyl siding;

(e)

T111 siding;

(f)

Glass block, unless it is historically appropriate;

(g)

Spandrel glass or glass; and

(h)

Standard masonry block.

(12)

Neutral or muted historic color palettes and stains common to the late 19th and early 20th Century shall be used for all exterior finishes.

Transparency.

For commercial and multi-use buildings:

All new or renovated commercial and multi-use buildings with frontage on public streets shall provide areas of transparent glazing equal to or greater than 70% of the wall area between the height of three feet and 10 feet from the ground. Tinted glazing that reduces the transparency of the first floor shall not be included as part of the minimum transparency requirement.

How To Calculate Transparency

Commercial buildings shall have a transparent primary entry that will be considered part of the overall transparency requirement of the building frontage.

(c)

For commercial buildings with frontage on public streets, transparent windows between the height of three feet and 10 feet from the ground shall allow visual access to the interior of the building. Displays in such windows shall allow visual access a minimum of three feet into the building, excluding window treatments.

(d)

For commercial building storefronts at street corners, in public spaces and along pedestrian walks, windows shall wrap the building corner and provide enhanced transparency and added architectural interest to the first floor.

(e)

For buildings with frontage on public streets, upper floors shall provide areas of transparent glazing at a minimum of 25% of the wall area.

For noncommercial buildings, all exposed facades shall have a minimum transparency of 15% of the wall area.

New construction and building alterations shall have a void-to-solid ratio created by window openings and wall surfaces that is consistent with the valued historic forms found in the Village.

Building alterations shall include windows that maintain or complement the existing window rhythm.

Windows shall be of a scale, proportion and extent appropriate to the overall architectural style of the building. Movable transparent walls, such as garage doors, that are of high quality and maintain the character of the building when closed, may be allowed in place of windows at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Existing windows and doors shall not be covered up or changed in size unless the proposed change is part of an effort to restore the original appearance of a building.

Window openings shall be trimmed with an appropriate material (brick, stone, wood, wood-like, cementitious board) to provide added definition to the overall facade.

No external security devices (coiling shutters, accordion gates, etc.) shall be utilized. Alternative security systems, such as lighting, alarms, and interior barriers, may be used when necessary.

Roof design.

Rooflines shall be in character with the overall architectural style of the building and the vernacular buildings of the Southern Tier of New York State. For example, flat, gable, gambrel, mansard, shed, and hip roofs are common within the region.

Roof Styles

New construction or alterations shall be designed with a flat roof that slopes to the back of the building and has a decorative cornice along all facades with street frontage. Other roof styles may be allowed if they reflect late 19th or early 20th Century commercial building designs.

Cornices shall be used to differentiate and enhance the vertical composition of the building facade.

Elements that define the roofline and the adjacent upper story of the facade shall incorporate an added level of detail and articulation to the architectural expression of the building.

Design elements and articulation.

The choice of design elements and their scale, height, proportion and mass shall relate to the historic character of the Village.

Buildings shall define the first floor and provide shelter to entryways through the use of awnings, canopies, recessed entries and other design elements.

Overhangs and canopies shall be architecturally consistent with or complementary to the remainder of the building.

Awnings shall be self-supporting with no poles encroaching the right-of-way and poles in a fixed position.

Awnings shall have a consistent shape with the window they are located over; e.g., an awning placed over an arched window shall be arched and an awning placed over a rectangular window shall be a flat-topped awning.

Breaks in awnings shall coincide with breaks in facade openings below; otherwise, they shall be continuous.

The material for awnings shall be a durable canvas or fabric. Metal awnings that maintain the character of the building may be allowed at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Awnings shall not be made of high-gloss or plasticized fabrics.

The color of awnings shall be neutral or muted shades that complement the historic streetscape. Bright-color awnings shall not be permitted.

Awnings shall not be backlit or internally illuminated.

(11)

Balconies shall not be fully enclosed and shall match the architectural design of the building, using similar details and materials.

Building doors and entries.

Doors and entryways shall be of a scale, proportion and coverage appropriate to the overall architectural style of the building.

The placement of building entrances shall be of a similar rhythm and spacing to existing structures on the same street.

There shall be a connection between all main building entrances and the closest sidewalk (or street, if there is no sidewalk).

Primary entryways shall be designed as an important feature of the building facade to provide visual cues to pedestrians independent of site or building signage.

Primary entryways shall be designed with details and treatments, such as trim, moldings, overhangs and/or other defining architectural features, that are consistent with the primary facade.

For all entryways near parking locations, treatments similar to that of the primary entrances shall be required.

For buildings with frontage on Main Street, a primary entryway shall face Main Street. A side or rear entry may also be permitted depending on the site layout.

For buildings fronting on streets other than Main Street, the primary entrance shall face such street.

Corner buildings may have two primary entryways facing street frontages or a single entryway at the corner of the two street frontages.

For residential buildings:

Principal and shared pedestrian entrances for ground-floor residential units shall have street frontage and direct connection to the sidewalk system.

Individual residential units with principal entrances at ground level shall have front porches or entryways that are covered, elevated above grade, or distinguished in other ways to provide visual separation from the street.

§ 300-57.4 Fencing, walls, railings and decks.

Fences and walls.

New walls and fences shall be constructed of high-quality materials, such as decorative blocks, stone, brick, split-faced block, iron, wood, historically appropriate vinyl, or other materials consistent with the associated building.

If more than 20% of a wall or fence, which is visible from the public realm, is being replaced, it shall conform to the regulations for new walls and fences. If less than 20% of a wall or fence is being replaced, in-kind materials, matching height and detailing, shall be used.

Front yard fencing shall be no more than four feet in height. Solid front yard fences shall be no more than three feet in height.

Rear and side yard fencing shall be no more than six feet in height and shall allow for cross access between lots, unless the Planning Board determines that cross access between lots is not feasible or appropriate.

Chain-link fences and exposed standard concrete block walls shall not be installed where visible from the public right-of-way.

Railings and decks.

Railings or guards on porches, balconies and other appurtenances shall use a decorative finish and style that relates to the architectural style of the building.

Decks may be constructed on rear elevations where they are not visible from the street. Applicants may also seek permission from the Planning Board to construct decks in front of buildings.

§ 300-57.5 Site amenities.

Site furnishings.

Site furnishings, such as lights, benches, trash cans, bicycle racks, bollards and other amenities, shall be of a historic character representative of the late 19th or early 20th Century style that characterizes the Village of Johnson City and consistent with the i-District Master Plan.

Site furnishings shall support ground-level uses that contribute to the vitality of the street.

Site furnishings shall be designed and sited to promote and enhance the pedestrian experience and shall be an appropriate material.

Refuse facilities.

The storage and/or staging of refuse shall take place in the rear yard and shall be buffered or screened from view from parking facilities, adjacent properties and all streets.

All refuse appurtenances, equipment and containers shall be located within a four-sided enclosure constructed of the same or complementary materials found in the principal structure. Such enclosure shall be constructed to a height not less than one foot above the height of all elements within the enclosure.

Gate access to the enclosure shall be located out of direct view from principal building entrances and adjacent residences. Gates shall remain in a closed position at all times other than during refuse pick-up or delivery.

§ 300-57.6 Signage.

All types of signage.

Conforming with the Village Sign Regulations outlined in Article 52; permitted signs include wall signs, awning signs, canopy signs, window signs, sidewalk signs and projecting signs.

Drive-in facility signs are not permitted on Main Street.

All signs shall conform to the associated height, size and placement restrictions provided within the Village Sign Regulations (Article 52), as well as any additional restrictions in this article.

Signage shall be located in a manner that creates a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

All signage shall be of professional quality and include decorative features and finishes that are complementary to the architectural style.

Signs shall not be placed on accessory structures.

Signs shall not encroach onto any street or alley.

Standards for specific types of signage.

Awning signs. Awning signs may encroach over the public sidewalk and shall be located at a minimum of 18 inches inside the curbline or edge of pavement, whichever is greater.

Window signs. Window signs that are nontemporary signs adhered to the windows or doors shall be made of transparent materials, including, but not limited to, transparent plastic with letters painted on or attached.

Projecting signs.

The maximum signage area for a projecting sign is 20 square feet.

Projecting signs may encroach over the public sidewalk and shall be located at a minimum of 18 inches inside the curbline or edge of pavement, whichever is greater.

Sidewalk signs.

Sidewalk signs may encroach over the public sidewalk and shall be located at a minimum of 18 inches inside the curbline or edge of pavement, whichever is greater.

Sidewalk signs shall have consistent colors, graphics and finishes to other signage used for the business on-site.

§ 300-57.7 Landscaping.

Recommended tree species.

The selection of species of trees shall provide for biodiversity, be salt-tolerant, and a USDA Plant Hardiness of Zone 5b or colder.

The selection of species of trees shall be appropriate to the local environmental conditions and the constraints of the planting location.

Site landscaping.

Site landscaping shall be required along all property boundaries, except where side yards are less than three feet, where front yards are less than six feet, or where shared-parking lots adjoin abutting properties.

Plantings shall be limited to species native, hardy, salt-tolerant, known to be noninvasive to the area, and deer-resistant. Significant deviations from these criteria shall be supported by ample evidence by the applicant.

Where a tree lawn is provided, major shade trees shall be planted along the frontage, parallel to the street, with a spacing not to exceed 50 feet or consistent with existing tree spacing.

Considerations shall be given during species selection to the mature form, habit, and size of vegetation to ensure plantings do not create safety hazards.

At the discretion of the Planning Board, plantings and mulches may be required to be installed along the foundation of the proposed structure in side or rear yards.

All shrub plantings shall be contained within a defined and edged planting bed with mulch no less than three inches in depth.

Properties with 100% building coverage shall be excluded from providing site landscaping.

Durable containers and permanent landscape planters shall be used in front yards less than six feet in depth or in other instances where appropriate landscaping cannot otherwise be obtained given site constraints.

The design and material selection for containers and landscape planters shall be complementary to the architectural style of the principal building.

The use of plastic planters shall not be permitted.

Parking lot landscaping and screening.

Vegetation throughout parking lots shall be required.

All parking lot medians, end islands and perimeters shall be attractively landscaped, and such landscaping shall count towards satisfying the Village landscaping standards.

Major and minor deciduous trees shall be utilized in all end island, medians and parking lot perimeters to a density that will provide adequate shade but that will allow each specimen adequate space to grow and thrive.

Multiple parking rooms shall be broken up by vegetated medians six feet to 10 feet in width, and shall be planted to provide visual buffering between "rooms" to a density and arrangement deemed appropriate by the Planning Board.

The Planning Board may require additional major and/or minor tree plantings within parking areas beyond amounts specified in the Village landscaping standards.

Parking in side or rear yards shall be screened from streets or adjacent residential properties with attractive landscaping and fencing.

Existing parking lots along front yard setbacks shall be screened from streets or adjacent residential properties with attractive landscaping or fencing.

Parking lot screening materials shall be similar or complementary to those found on the primary building.

Parking Lot Landscaping & Screening

Foundation landscaping treatments. Front yards along Main Street with building setbacks of less than six feet shall be paved with hardscape materials to provide an extension of the sidewalk and pedestrian zone to the building facade. Such front yard treatments may be required of other properties along Main Street at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Buffers and screens. The use of individual coniferous trees without associated shrub plantings shall not be an approved buffer strategy.

§ 300-57.8 Lighting.

Site lighting.

Lighting shall be designed such that poles, fixtures, ornamentation and materials are of pedestrian scale and height, and provide for a safe pedestrian experience.

Site lighting fixtures shall complement the architectural style of the building and surroundings.

Fixtures within pedestrian areas, along sidewalks and walkways shall be no higher than eight feet.

Fixtures within parking lots shall be no higher than 20 feet.

Fixtures shall be fully shielded and/or "Dark Sky" compliant.

Light trespass into adjacent noncommercial areas shall not exceed 0.1 footcandle in intensity.

Amber hue lighting, such as high-pressure sodium fixtures and others of equivalent performance, shall not be permitted.

Lighting fixtures shall be directed away from adjacent structures and property boundaries.

Fixture mounting height, direction and intensity shall be determined based on the minimum requirements necessary to efficiently and safely illuminate the area.

Building lighting.

Building-mounted lighting shall be of a style complementary to the architectural character of the building and surroundings, and shall be fully shielded.

Building-mounted lighting shall not be utilized as area lighting in place of pole-mounted lighting along private rights-of-way, sidewalks and pedestrian zones, and parking areas.

Building-mounted lighting shall not be mounted higher than 15 feet above grade.

Wall-pack style lighting fixtures shall not be placed upon primary facades.

Signage and accent lighting.

Internally illuminated signs shall only be permitted when they complement the character of the building.

External illumination fixtures shall be shielded and directed such that a minimum amount of light pollution is created.

Signage accent lighting shall be of a lesser intensity than the illumination for the sign panel itself.

Signage lighting fixture styles shall include lanterns, goose-necks, and shielded, architectural-grade spotlights.

Single-bar fluorescent tube fixtures shall not be allowed unless they complement the character of the building.

Building accent lighting shall be discrete in nature and of the same color and a lesser intensity than other building-mounted lighting.

Accent lighting shall focus on highlighting architectural details or elements rather than the illumination of entire facade or walls.

§ 300-57.9 Drive-through facilities.

Location.

New drive-through facilities and appurtenances shall not be allowed along Main Street.

Drive-through facilities and appurtenances on streets other than Main Street, in conjunction with a permitted use, may be allowed by the Planning Board only if there is substantial need for such facilities and the rear yard and circulation patterns can accommodate such facilities and appurtenances.

Drive-through facilities and appurtenances shall be located in the rear yard only.

Specific regulations.

Drive-through menu boards shall be a maximum of 20 square feet with a maximum height of five feet and shall be shielded from any public street and residential properties with decorative treatments and screening.

Fifty percent of the total vehicle stacking area shall be located at the rear of the property and shall be shielded from view by the building, hardscape or landscape treatments, or other screening.

The capacity of the drive-through stacking lanes shall be sufficient to prevent interference with overall parking lot traffic flow and the flow of traffic on and off the site and in the adjoining streets.

Each parcel with a drive-through facility shall be limited to one point of shared ingress and egress. Where possible, cross access to the closest shared drive shall be provided.

Decibel levels for drive-through operations and transaction processes shall not exceed 60 dBA at any property line.

Areas or walkways, covered or uncovered, designed strictly for the drop-off of patrons to a building entrance shall not be considered a drive-through. However, such facilities shall not be located in front yards.

§ 300-57.10 Green infrastructure.

Green infrastructure design elements, such as, but not limited to, bioswales, rain gardens, bioretention areas, porous pavements, green roofs, and other measures which promote the infiltration, transpiration, and evaporation of stormwater runoff, shall be used where practicable.

All green infrastructure facilities shall provide a pleasing aesthetic complementary to the character of the Village of Johnson City and consistent with the i-District Master Plan.

All green infrastructure design elements, including plantings and pavements, shall be regularly maintained to promote their proper and intended function.

§ 300-57.11 Mechanical equipment and loading or service areas.

Mechanical equipment.

Parapets and false roofs shall be utilized to obscure the view of rooftop mechanical equipment when viewed at the ground level from the opposite side of the corridor or adjacent districts. The use of fencing, lattice and similar materials to screen rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be permitted.

Where feasible, utility service connections from rights-of-way or easements shall provide subterranean connections to site structures and appurtenances, including, but not limited to, principal structures, garages, storage buildings, and site lighting.

Aboveground utility service connections appurtenances and fuel pumps shall be located in side yards or rear yards and screened from view from the street as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, generators, transformers, vaults, "hot-boxes," switch-gear, meters, valves, compressors, pumps, control or service panels, or any heating, ventilation and cooling equipment.

Loading and service areas.

Loading docks, bays, and staging and service areas shall be located to the rear of the structure.

When the rear of a structure abuts a street, loading areas shall receive appropriate screening.

§ 300-57.12 Circulation.

Pedestrian and vehicular circulation.

All on-site circulation shall be designed to comply with the Village of Johnson City's Complete Streets Policy.

Safe, convenient and efficient pedestrian routes shall be provided between different areas within a site, such as parking areas, bicycle parking, common outdoor areas, structures in a multiple-structure development, and any pedestrian routes.

Pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed to minimize potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and to provide enhanced separation.

Parking and vehicular circulation patterns shall be designed to reduce speeds and increase pedestrian safety, efficiency and convenience.

Pedestrian walkways shall be provided within the vegetated medians of the parking lot.

Pedestrian routes shall be hard-surfaced and at least four feet wide.

Where the pedestrian route crosses driveways, parking, and loading areas, the route shall be clearly identifiable through the use of elevation changes, paving materials, or other methods.

Sidewalks.

Sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five feet, or wider at the discretion of the Planning Board.

Sidewalks shall be constructed to provide access from all principal building entrances to the sidewalk system and parking areas.

Sidewalks adjacent to streets, driveways, and parking lots shall be curbed to separate pedestrians and vehicles.

Sidewalk curb ramps and crosswalks shall be constructed in accordance with ADA standards.

Sidewalks abutting a public street shall be constructed of poured concrete.

Sidewalks not on a public street shall be constructed of poured concrete, brick, concrete pavers, or stamped concrete.

Asphalt sidewalks shall be prohibited.

Driveways and access.

Driveways outside the public right-of-way shall be no more than 24 feet in width.

Rear access shall be provided from side streets to minimize curb cuts and promote shared parking behind buildings.

A designated five-foot-wide curbed sidewalk shall be provided between the edge of entry drives and the principal building.

Shared ingress and egress shall be provided where determined appropriate and feasible by the Planning Board.

Absent a showing by the applicant of impracticality, the provision for cross access among adjacent properties shall be required to internalize traffic and reduce turning movements directly onto Main Street.

New construction or improvements shall plan for, accommodate, and/or reserve land for future connections with adjacent properties to facilitate cross access.

§ 300-57.13 Parking regulations.

Bicycle parking regulations.

The number of required short-term bicycle spaces shall be as follows:

Multifamily dwellings and apartments: one bicycle space for every five dwelling units.

Public parking lots: four bicycle spaces per every 20 vehicle parking spaces.

(c)

Office, retail and restaurant: one bicycle space for every 1,500 square feet of building gross floor area.

Bicycle parking shall be located outside the building and at the same grade as the sidewalk, within 50 feet of the main entrance to the building, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route.

An area two feet by six feet shall be provided for each bicycle space.

When properly parked in a bicycle space, the bicycle shall not be able to be pushed over or fall in a manner that will damage it.

Bicycle racks shall be in full view in a well-lit area and securely anchored.

Bicycle racks shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic.

Parking location.

Motor vehicle parking lots shall not be a permitted primary use for properties along Main Street.

Vehicular parking, standing, loading and drop-off facilities shall be located in rear yards whenever possible and not less than 10 feet from the rear property boundary or five feet from a side property boundary.

Existing parking lots located in the front of a building shall not be expanded.

Upon demonstration of significant site limitations by the applicant, the Planning Board may allow side yard parking behind a line extending from the primary building facade parallel to the street. In no instance shall side yard parking lots be less than 10 feet from the street right-of-way or five feet from a side lot line.

For corner lots, side yard parking shall be allowed, subject to all other applicable regulations governing side yard parking.

For corner lots fronting on Main Street, side yard parking shall be located on the side yard fronting the street intersecting Main Street.

For lots with side yard parking, the linear distance of parking at the front lot line shall not exceed 30% of the total lot width.

For sites proposed with multiple structures, parking shall be centralized and shared in parking areas or "rooms" of no more than 50 cars.

Side Yard Parking

Massing and orientation of parking.

Parking lots shall be arranged such that long, uninterrupted views across large areas of parking are not visible from any street or adjacent properties. To achieve this, parking lots shall be designed in "rooms" containing no more than 50 vehicles each.

Parking lots shall be designed and oriented to allow for cross lot access.

Curbed end islands between six feet and 10 feet in width shall be required for all parking configurations entirely surrounded by drive aisles, provided such configurations contain more than five spaces in a single row and 10 spaces in a double row.

Circulatory drive aisles, medians, and/or curbed end islands shall be installed such that no more than 10 parking stalls along the perimeter shall go uninterrupted.

Upon the satisfactory presentation of significant site limitations by the applicant, the Planning Board may approve deviations from parking lot median and end island requirements.

Parking Lot Requirements

Parking requirements and garages.

The number of off-street parking spaces provided per structure shall be in accordance with standards outlined in the Village's minimum parking requirements. To promote adaptive reuse of existing historic properties, the Planning Board may make exceptions to the minimum parking requirements.

The design of parking garages shall be consistent with the requirements for materials and color in the Central Business District and shall be designed to complement the existing character and architectural style typical of late 19th or early 20th Century historic buildings within the Village of Johnson City.

Shared parking.

Applicants shall investigate common or shared parking opportunities between adjacent principal businesses with differing peak hours.

Where feasible, the provision for shared access and parking among adjacent properties along Main Street shall be required to internalize traffic circulation and reduce turning movements onto the street.

All parking included under a shared parking agreement shall count towards the numerical requirements for off-street parking.

An applicant shall demonstrate shared parking investigation and, if feasible, shall submit a shared parking analysis. A shared parking analysis shall address, at minimum, the size and type of the proposed development, the anticipated use(s) of the property, the anticipated rate of parking turnover and the anticipated peak parking and traffic load for all uses that will be sharing off-street parking spaces.

The applicant shall furnish sufficient evidence of a viable and legally binding shared parking agreement on behalf of all involved facilities to the Planning Board prior to approval of a shared parking program.

Applicants approved for the use of shared parking within combined parking lots shall not be required to provide the five-foot side setback and buffer requirement along the shared property boundary.

Other parking considerations.

Adequate provisions shall be made within the site to accommodate the removal and storage of snow. Applicants shall provide a plan for the location and removal of snow during snowfall events.