Types of buffers/screens:
(A) Buffer A – A screen composed of intermittent visual obstructions from the ground to a height of at least 20 feet. The broken screen is intended to create the impression of a separation of spaces without necessarily eliminating visual contact between the spaces. It may be composed of a combination wall, fence, landscaped earth berm, planted vegetation or existing vegetation. Landscaping consisting of low water consumption plants is required. Trees and shrubs shall be located so that their outermost limbs touch at the time of maturity. Suggested planting patterns that will achieve this standard are included below. A six foot fence may be substituted for the above requirements;
(B) Buffer B – semi-opaque screen. A screen that is opaque from the ground to a height of three feet, with intermittent visual openings from above the opaque portion to a height of at least 20 feet. The semi-opaque screen is intended to partially block visual contact between uses and to create a strong impression of the separation of spaces. The semi-opaque screen may be composed of a combination wall, fence, landscaped earth berm, planted and/or existing vegetation. All landscaping must be composed of low water consumption plants. Trees and shrubs shall be located so that their outermost limbs touch at the time of maturity. Suggested planting patterns that will achieve this standard are included below;
(C) Buffer C – semi-opaque screen with a setback of not less than 25 feet. A screen that is opaque from the ground to a height of three feet, with intermittent visual openings from above the opaque portion to a height of at least 20 feet and a setback of not less than 25 feet. The semi-opaque screen is intended to partially block visual contact between uses and to create a strong impression of the separation of spaces. The semi-opaque screen may be composed of a combination wall, fence, landscaped earth berm, planted and/or existing vegetation. All landscaping must be composed of low water consumption plants. Trees and shrubs shall be located so that their outermost limbs touch at the time of maturity. Suggested planting patterns that will achieve this standard are included below;
(D) Buffer D – opaque screen with a setback of not less than 40 feet. A screen that is opaque from the ground to a height of six feet, with intermittent visual openings from above the opaque portion to a height of at least 20 feet. An opaque screen is intended to exclude all visual contact between uses and to create a strong impression of special separation. The opaque screen may be composed of a combination wall, fence, landscaped earth berm, planted and/or existing vegetation. All landscaping must be composed of low water consumption plants. Trees and shrubs shall be located so that their outermost limbs touch at the time of maturity. Suggested planting patterns that will achieve this standard are included below; and
(E) Buffer E – opaque screen with a setback of not less than 50 feet. A screen that is opaque from the ground to a height of six feet, with intermittent visual openings from above the opaque portion to a height of at least 20 feet. An opaque screen is intended to exclude all visual contact between uses and to create a strong impression of special separation. The opaque screen may be composed of a combination wall, fence, landscaped earth berm, planted and/or existing vegetation. All landscaping must be composed of low water consumption plants. Trees and shrubs shall be located so that their outermost limbs touch at the time of maturity. Suggested planting patterns that will achieve this standard are included below.
(Ord. 2010-018, passed - -) Penalty, see § 150.999