A. The premises must have one shade or ornamental tree located in the front yard for each thirty feet (30') of lot width, or portion thereof, measured along the front lot line. However, if the nonresidential use is a school, church, hospital, or government facility, the premises must contain one shade or ornamental tree for every fifty feet (50') of lot width, or portion thereof. The shade trees may be clustered or spaced linearly and do not need to be placed evenly.
B. If a nonresidential use abuts residentially used properties, the nonresidential premises must install an opaque screen fence at least six feet (6') in height located along the abutting lot line (see subsection 9-6-7A of this chapter for allowable fence types). Tapering of the buffer may be required by the city as said buffer approaches the street in order to maximize visibility, if needed. A buffer fence may not be required if an approved fence is already existing on the abutting residential property.
C. All portions of the ground located in the front yard or street side yard which are not covered by driveways, parking lots, and similar permanent improvements, shall be landscaped/sodded.
D. Unless the nonresidential structure is built and has an existing zero side yard via prevailing building and zoning setbacks, or unless the lot's unique configuration would induce minimal adjustment, then all side yards must contain a minimum three foot (3') wide landscaped area extending from the front lot line to the rear lot line. (Ord. 09-04-15, 4-21-2015)