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1996 Final Regional Policy Plan <br /> 6.2.9 ALI utilities for development including cable shall be placed underground except where <br /> the presence of natural features such as wetlands or archaeological resources prevent such <br /> placement. <br /> 6.2.10 Parking shall be located to the rear or the side of a building or com erc al complex in <br /> order to promote traditional wage design in commercial areas unless such location would <br /> have an adverse or detrimental impact on environmental or visual features on the site. or is <br /> completely infeasible. <br /> 6.2.11 Open storage areas, exposed machinery, refuse and waste removal areas, service yards <br /> and exterior work areas and paring lots shall be visually screened from roads and adjacent <br /> residential areas through fencing, stone waUs or landscaping.dere landscaping is used a <br /> screening, it should be equ Uy effective in sumer and winter. Landscape screening should be <br /> installed at a height. density and depth that provides for the full desired effect within three <br /> years growing time. if plantings are not an alternative due to site limitatons, the facilities <br /> shall be screened from public view with materials harmonious with the building. <br /> Other Development Review Policies; <br /> .2.12''he integrity of natural landforms and broad, open views of the landscape as seem from <br /> any local, county or state-designated scenic roads and Route 6 should be maintained. <br /> 6.2.1 Existing views to the shore from surrounding areas should be maintained wherever <br /> possible. <br /> 6.2.14 The planting of shade trees along roadways to improve the visual duality of the area is <br /> encouraged. Such trees should be tolerant of roadside conditions and a minimum of 31 <br /> " <br /> caliper/diameter at breast height at time of planting. <br /> 6.2.15 Parking lots should be designed to accomodate average usage. (rather than peak day <br /> usage), where appropriate have pervious surfaces, and be planted with shade trees in the <br /> interior portions of the lot. <br /> 6.2.16 Landscape materials which are suitable td the climate and location of the site should be <br /> used. <br /> 6.2.17 Distinguishing orig, l features of a site such as trees of greater than " diameter, <br /> existing plantings and topography should be preserved where possible. Plantings on the <br /> street-facing side of buildings, window boxes and planters are encouraged. Benches or other <br /> seating arrangements and wancways within the development and lining to other buildings <br /> should be provided where appropriate. <br /> 6.2.18 Traditional building materials such as wood shingles, clapboards and brick should be <br /> used for new construction and rehabilitation of existing structures. <br /> 6.2.19 In general, the size and color of all signs should be.in scale and compatible with the <br /> surrounding buildings and street. When more than one sign is used, the graphics should be <br /> coordinated to present a unified image- wooden signs, either painted or carved, are usually <br /> most appropriate. <br /> 6.2.20 All exterior lighting should be part of the architectural and landscape design concept. <br /> `tures, standards and exposed accessories should be concealed or harmonious with other <br /> project design materials, <br />