mixed use regulations and development standards - Garden Grove

Garden Grove Mixed Use ZonesZoning Ordinance Amendmentaccordance with the provisions of this Title. Parking lot security lights shall bemaintained and shall be operated during all hours of darkness.a. All nonresidential parking area lighting shall be provided during the hoursof darkness the establishment is open at a minimum of two foot-candlesof light on the parking surface.b. A minimum of one foot-candle of light shall be provided during all otherhours of darkness.c. Lighting in the parking area shall be directed, positioned, or shielded insuch a manner so as not to unreasonably illuminate the window area ofnearby residences.6. Noise. Areas used for primary circulation, or for frequent idling of vehicularengines or for loading facilities, shall be designed and located to minimizeimpacts on adjoining properties, including sound attenuation to adjacentproperty and visibility screening from adjacent property.7. Screening. Open off-street parking areas shall be screened from view ofpublic streets and adjacent land uses that are more restrictive.8. Walls. High walls shall not block or otherwise impair visual access fromadjacent residential properties.B. Surface Parking Lot Landscaping. In addition to the Site Design Standards ofSection 9.18.100.030, the following landscaping standards shall apply to allsurface parking lot areas:1. Surface Parking Lots Visible from Streets. Surface parking lots that arevisible from public and private streets, and in particular surface parking lotslocated between the public right-of-way and buildings and structures shallmeet the following landscaping, paving, and tree requirements:a. Landscaping. At least 10 percent of the total area of any surface parkinglot shall be landscaped.b. Paving Area. At least 5 percent of the total area of any surface parkinglot shall be paved in high-quality materials such as pavers, stone orcobblestone, patterned or scored concrete, or similar durable materials.Paving is encouraged at highly visible locations such as main drive aisles,parking areas adjacent to required front and corner side yard setbacks,enhanced stall demarcations throughout the parking lot, or pedestrianwalkways.c. Trees. One tree shall be provided for every four parking spaces. Treesshall be shade-producing trees and shall be evenly distributed throughoutthe parking lot so as to shade the parking area. Trees shall be located inlandscape planters. Trees shall conform to the matrix of plant materialsestablished by the Planning Division. Minimum tree size at planting shallbe 24-inch box.Section 9.18.140: Parking 128