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of a commercial or industrial building in the Business B1, B2, B-3, B-4, or I Districts. 4.4.3.0. Obstructions to T raffic. On any lot in any district, no wall, fence, or other structure shall be erected or altered, and no hedge, tree, shrub or other growth shall be maintained, which may cause danger to traffic on a street by obscuring the view. 4.4.4.0. Stripping, Excavating or Mining. No person, firm, or corporation shall strip, move, excavate or mine soil, sand or gravel in the Town, for use other than on the premises from which the same shall be taken except in connection with the construction or alteration of a building on such premi ses and excavation or grading incidental thereto. 4.4.5.0. Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Developments in the B-4 District. Except for Development Projects subject to Plan Review in accordance with Section 4.12.0.0 of this By- Law, all multi-family and mixed- use developments must meet the following design criteria and the Permit Granting Authority shall, in addition to the findings set forth in Sections 5.3.2.0 and 5.4.0.0, make findings confirming that each of the following design criteria has been met: 4.4.5.1. There shall be a continuous open green space across the entirety of the required front yard setback. Only access points for sidewalks and driveways shall be allowed to extend into this open green space. 4.4.5.2. All off-street parking areas shall be located behind or to the side of the principal structure on the lot. No parking area shall be located closer to the front lot line than the front building façade. 4.4.5.3. In order to ensure the production of a significant number of more reasonably- priced dwelling units (whether rental or for sale), unless waived or modified by the Special Permit Granting Authority, no more than 30% of the total dwelling units in a multi -family or mixed -use development in the B-4 District shall contain two (2) or more bedrooms. Any Development Project subject to Plan Review shall comply with Design Guidelines (as such term is defined in Section 4.12.3.0). 4.5.0.0. Regulations Pertaining to Planned Development Districts (PDD). 4.5.1.0. Purposes. The purposes of this Section 4.5.0.0. are to: (1) provide the opportunity for a variety of housing types at certain locations in the Town at greater densities and with reduced dimensional requirements than would otherwise be allowed; (2) expand the possible uses on the land in the districts; (3) promote the efficient use of land in the districts;