Development Criteria

Development criteria is based on market size, area retail, population requirements, traffic counts, etc.

Site Requirements:

  • Highly visible with pylon sign identity
  • Easy access with traffic control
  • High traffic intersections
  • Freestanding building sites adjacent to Big Box Retailers
  • Parking for 155+ cars
Criteria Independent "Smaller" Cities /Towns Multiple Size Markets Multiple Site Markets
Total Square Footage 7,829 11,088 11,661
Total Seating Counts 276 440 464
Total Number of Employees 80-120 130-150 150-180
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces 115 170 180
Minimum Area of Lot 60-70,000 Sq. Ft. 78-105,000 Sq. Ft. 90-110,000 Sq. Ft.
Retail Within Immediate Area >300,000 Sq. Ft. >500,000 Sq. Ft. >500,000Sq. Ft.
Population Requirements-1 mile --- 15k ---
Population Requirements-3 miles 25k 40k-70k ---
Population Requirements-5 miles 25k-50k 70k 90K+
Traffic Counts >25k >30k >30k
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