(a) Buffer area.
(1) Where properties in this district abut a residential district or use, a buffer area shall be provided on the property zoned FSB Freestanding Business District where it abuts the residential district or use. Such buffer area shall be provided in accordance with § 1276.08 and perpetually maintained by the owner.
(2) Buildings in a freestanding detached fashion shall have a minimum floor area of 2,500 square feet.
(b) Screening. There shall be a planted visual screen, as defined in § 1250.07, within the buffer zone required in subsection (a) above. This planted screen shall be not less than six feet high at the time of planting.
(c) Landscaping.
(1) Any part or portion of a site which is not used for buildings, other structures, parking or loading spaces and aisles, sidewalk and designated storage areas shall be planted with an all-season cover and shall be landscaped according to an overall plan. Maximum advantage shall be taken of existing natural plantings in landscaping.
(2) All landscaping and screening requirements in § 1284.08 relating to the screening and landscaping of parking areas shall be complied with.
(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)