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Site Planning | 16 <br />Parking lots should provide landscape islands at each <br />end of the parking bay and bays in excess of 15 spaces <br />in length should be divided by intermediate islands. <br />Trees shall be located in the islands to shade the <br />parking lot to reduce the heat island effect. <br />These end landscape islands shall provide at least <br />adequate of area for planting trees, shrubs and/or <br />groundcovers. Buffer landscaping should be provided <br />between parking and living spaces. <br />Bicycle racks should be provided for all apartments and <br />may be placed near the entrance if a minimum 5-foot <br />wide pedestrian access to the building entrance is <br />maintained. Bicycle parking may occupy a maximum of <br />two required parking stalls without requiring additional <br />parking. <br />Where possible, parking lots should incorporate stormwater management into the parking lot as an <br />amenity feature. These features, when appropriately designed, can be used to meet the landscape <br />island requirements. <br />Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect glare away <br />from adjoining property, adjacent residential uses and public rights-of-way and be in compliance with <br />Section 90-238 of the City Code. <br />Bike Infrastructure <br />Parking and street areas should offer enhanced groundcover and landscaping to screen and reduce visual impact