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(1) In order to further neighborhood objectives set forth in the General Plan, professional offices located on a lot or parcel of land which is less than one (1) acre may be allowed so long as:

(a) the proposed use is located on a lot that:

(i) is at least one-half (1/2) acre in area;

(ii) has frontage on a collector or arterial street for a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet; and

(iii) has an average lot width of at least one hundred (100) feet; and,

(b) the Planning Commission finds that potentially adverse land use impacts of the proposed use upon the neighborhood resulting from the circumstances set forth in Subsection (2) of this Section will be mitigated and the safety and well being of the area will be maintained.

(2) Land use impacts to be evaluated in applying Subsection (1) of this Section shall include the following:

(a) A substantial increase in daily or peak hour traffic;

(b) A change in circulation patterns on or around the property;

(c) A significant increase in parking demand;

(d) A change in the density of people on the site;

(e) Hours of operation of the proposed uses; and

(f) Any increased environmental impact, such as noise or air pollution; offensive odors; excessive illumination or glare, etc.

(3) This Section shall not apply to any lot in a PO zone which is one (1) acre or more. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, after February 26, 2002 no such lot shall be subdivided into a size which is less than one (1) acre.

(Enacted 2002-10)