In C1 or C2 Districts mapped within R3, R4 or R5 Districts, and in C3 Districts, the provisions of Section 26-20 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS WITH PRIVATE ROADS) shall apply to any zoning lot with buildings accessed by private roads, except where such zoning lot contains private roads constructed prior to February 6, 2002. In addition, the open area between buildings and sidewalks required pursuant to Section 26-25 need not be planted where such open areas front upon commercial uses.

However, in C3A Districts located within lower density growth management areas, the provisions of 26-30 (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS WITH PRIVATE ROADS IN LOWER DENSITY GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREAS) shall apply.