6.09    Mixed Use - I Development Requirements
6.09.01 Uses and Dimensions
All uses must comply with standards for use and lot dimensions stated in sections IV and V of the Littleton Zoning Ordinance.
6.09.02 Building Size
New buildings of a gross floor area (regardless of number of floors) in excess of 25,000 square feet must receive Special Exception approval.  Any addition to an existing building in excess of 25,000 square feet that exceeds 25% of previously approved gross floor area must receive Special Exception approval.  Any addition to an existing building that will cause the total building area to exceed 25,000 square feet must receive Special Exception approval.

6.09.03 Planning Board Informational Discussion
All applicants with proposed development in this zone shall participate in an informational and consultative discussion with the Planning Board prior to the issuance of any building permit.  The applicant will discuss the proposal with particular emphasis on the recommended lot features.  This discussion will be noticed in the same manner as a Planning Board land use hearing and the applicant will be responsible for applicable fees for holding the hearing.

6.09.04 Recommended Lot Features
The following section contains recommended lot and design features that development in this zone is urged to consider.  While these are not mandatory, compliance is strongly encouraged.

1. NH Route 18 Access Management
Minimizing the number of access points onto Route 18 can reduce adverse traffic impacts in the area. It is the objective of this standard to limit driveways by encouraging internal lot connections and shared points of access. All current property owners and future developers are encouraged to work together and with the Town and State to achieve an ultimate goal within the Zone of no more than one access point within 400 feet of another whenever possible.

2. Landscaping/Lot Coverage
Adverse visual and spatial impacts of increased land development within the area can and should be reduced and/or mitigated by maintaining an awareness of site "scale" in relationship to the surrounding area and sensitivity to preservation and enhancement of natural areas and green spaces. It is therefore the objective of the Route 18 zoning effort to encourage on-site development of no more than 50% lot coverage, with at least 30% remaining as "natural green space".  Property owners and developers are encouraged to work together in planning site uses to ensure compatible, complementary landscaping of the developed portions of their sites and creation of "visual screens" with decorative landscaping or fencing to limit visual exposure of storage or work areas from other sites and travelers.

3. Parking
Adequate off street parking is vital in this district.  It is strongly encouraged to provide approximately two thirds of off street parking to the side and rear of the structure.

4. Outdoor Storage
Exposed storage areas, exposed machinery, dumpsters and other trash holding areas and areas used for storage should be screened by fencing and/or landscaping elements, except for temporary operations and storage during construction.