1294.01 PURPOSE.
   Visual screening or landscape buffers shall be provided for the following purposes:
   (a)   To remove, reduce, lessen or absorb the impact between one use or zone and another;
   (b)   To protect, preserve and promote the aesthetic appeal, character and value of the City's neighborhoods;
   (c)   To soften the appearance of building masses and to break up and reduce the impact of large paved areas;
   (d)   To reduce heat generation, storm water runoff and soil erosion;
   (e)   To obscure the view of outdoor storage, rubbish areas, dumpsters, parking and loading areas, and to minimize potential noise, glare and visual clutter of parking and loading areas; and
   (f)   To establish a minimum standard for the consistent appearance of plant material in the community landscape.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01.)