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B. Lot Dimension Reductions. Other reductions in dimensional standards may be considered as part of a Planned Unit Development if these reductions provide for common open space within a development. S154.504 General Site Design Considerations VMX District Development of land within the VMX District shall follow established standards for traffic circulation, landscape design, and other considerations as specified in ;'!-Cries 5. 6 � n.r A. Circulation. New access points to State Highway 5 may be refused or restricted to right -in right -out movement if alternatives exist. Internal connections shall be provided between parking areas on adjacent properties wherever feasible. 1. The number and width of curb -cuts shall be minimized. To promote pedestrian circulation, existing continuous curb -cuts shall be reduced to widths necessary for vehicular traffic, and unnecessary or abandoned curb cuts shall be removed as parcels are developed. B. Fencing and screening. Fencing and screening walls visible from the public right-of-way shall be constructed of materials compatible with the principal structure. C. Lighting design. Lighting shall be integrated into the exterior design of new or renovated structures to create a greater sense of activity, security, and interest to the pedestrian, and shall comply with §" 5 .03V,_" 5 s.038 LiQh .inQ,, m are onfro', and Exterior Lighting Stony ar-J'v. D. Exterior Storage. Exterior materials storage must be screened from view from adjacent public streets and adjacent residential properties, by a wing of the principal structure or a screen wall constructed of the same materials as the principal structure. Height of the structure or screen wall must be sufficient to completely conceal the stored materials from view at eye level (measured at six feet above ground level) on the adjacent street or property. E. Screening of Existing Residential Structures. When a new development is proposed adjacent to an existing single family residential structure, screening shall be provided in accordance with 5154.258.F. The City may require buffering or screening above and beyond this section in cases where the required screening will not provide an adequate separation between incompatible uses. 5154.505 Development Standards for Specific Uses Development of land within the VMX District shall follow established standards for traffic circulation, landscape design, parking, signs and other considerations as specified in ;; ;7. The following standards apply to specific uses; other standards related to design and building type may be found at 5154.506. A. Single -Family and Two -Family Dwellings. 1. Single -Family Dwellings are limited to those existing at the time of adoption of this Ordinance. Existing single-family dwellings shall be considered permitted uses, rather than nonconforming uses. 2. Unless otherwise specified in this Article, Single and Two Family dwellings in the VMX district shall adhere to the MDR district setbacks as specified in §" 54.452 Single -Family Attached Dwellings. 1. A maximum of eight (8) units shall be permitted within a single building. 2. Townhouse dwellings shall be located on lots in such a way that each individual unit has a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet of public street frontage. No parking shall be located in the front yard or between the front facade and the street.