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AUTO-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL

This designation is for properties in commercial retail, office and service uses, primarily along portions of major roadway
corridors within the community for high visibility and accessibility, but also in other locations to accommodate smaller-
scale and neighborhood-focused businesses.

Auto-Oriented Commercial character area along Broadway near
Mineral Drive (looking west) in southeast Littleton.
Primary Land Use Types
Example Proportions
• “Strip” commercial centers along major roadways, with a range of uses including those of Auto Urban Character
on high-profile “pad” sites along the roadway frontage. Elements

• “Big-box” commercial stores (e.g., grocery, appliances, clothing, etc.).
• Restaurant chains including various “fast food” and casual dining establishments.
• Automobile service related enterprises (e.g., gas stations, automobile service/repair,
car washes).
• Offices.

• Hotels and motels.

• Mixed-use developments.
Characteristics

• Commercial areas with significant portions of development sites devoted to vehicular access drives, circulation routes,
surface parking, and loading/delivery areas, making pavement the most prominent visual feature. This can be offset by
reduced site coverage and enhanced landscaping, building design, and well-designed signage.
• Buildings typically set back toward rear of site to accommodate expansive parking areas in front, closest to passing
traffic, resulting in less emphasis on architectural design in many cases.

• Development desire to maximize signage (number, size) to capitalize on site visibility to passing traffic.
• Often not conducive for access or on-site circulation by pedestrians or cyclists.

Adopted October 15, 2019