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(h) Circulation. Traffic circulation systems shall be designed to accommodate anticipated traffic demands. Vehicular traffic generated by industrial uses shall be channeled and controlled in a manner which will avoid congestion or interference with other vehicular transportation systems and pedestrians and which will avoid creating traffic hazards and excessive traffic. (i) Parking size. Each parking space shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum depth of 20 feet exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space. 0) Curb cut size. No curb cut access shall exceed 24 feet in width unless approved by the city engineer. (k) Grade. The grade elevation of any parking area or driveways shall not exceed four percent. (1) Surfacing. Except as otherwise determined by the city council, all industrial uses shall have customer parking areas and driveways which are surfaced with asphalt. (m) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be hooded and so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses, and public rights-of-way. (n) Required screening. All open off-street parking areas of five or more spaces shall be screened with landscaping and/or other materials from abutting or surrounding residential districts. (o) Landscaped islands. A minimum of one landscaped parking island per 20 parking stalls shall be required within any industrial use. Areas meeting the conditions listed in section 78-827(c)(2)which are proposed for truck circulation, but converted to parking per a plan approved by the city shall be exempt from this provision. (p) Signs. No signs shall be so located as to restrict the sight lines and orderly operation and traffic movement within any parking lot or driveway. All signs shall be in conformance with section 78-1466 of this chapter. (q) Deferment of parking. A reduction in the number of required parking stalls may be permitted by a conditional use permit as outlined in section 78-823 provided that the following conditions are met: (1) Evidence is provided demonstrating that the parking requirements of the proposed use will be less than the parking required under this section during the peak demand period. Factors to be considered when reviewing the proposed parking demand shall include, but not to be limited to: a. Size,type, and use of building. b. Number of employees. C. Projected volume and turnover of employees. d. Projected frequency and volume of delivery or service vehicles.