Parking lot requirements

All parking spaces required by this ordinance shall be permanently surfaced, and if illuminated, shall be so illuminated as to reflect away from adjoining streets and premises.

At least ten (10) percent of the land to be developed for a parking area shall be devoted to landscaped open space the interior of all parking areas shall be enhanced with planted islands, with a minimum of one (1) island for each eight (8) parking places. Each island shall include a minimum of one (1) shade tree in addition to shrubs, plants and other live vegetation. The planted islands shall be places so as to prevent lows rows of uninterrupted parking spaces.

Plans and specifications for a required off-street parking area shall be approved by the zoning officer before a building permit is issued.