§ 155.304 OBSCURING GREENBELT.
   Whenever a greenbelt is required by this chapter, it shall be subject to the following conditions:
   (A)   It shall be planted within three months from the date of the issuance of a zoning certificate.
   (B)   It shall be constructed with permanent evergreen plant material and shall have a minimum height of four feet at the time of planting.
   (C)   It shall have a setback of six feet from each adjoining property line where required and have a minimum width of four feet.
   (D)   All greenbelts shall be reasonably maintained. Any maintenance or replacement of a greenbelt or part thereof deemed necessary by the Zoning Inspector must be completed within 30 days from the time the notice is delivered by the Zoning Inspector.
(Ord. 87-27, § 519, passed 7-7-1987)
   (E)   Variances from § 155.304. The Village Planning Commission is hereby authorized to grant variances from any of the provisions of § 155.304 if it determines from the evidence presented that the literal application of these provisions will cause undue hardship or practical difficulties. The Planning Commission shall in granting a variance from the requirements of this chapter consider the following factors:
      (1)   The extent to which the greenbelt will interfere with ingress or egress including sight distance to the applicant's property or any adjacent property.
      (2)   The extent to which the greenbelt will interfere with public utility easements or existing structures or buildings.
      (3)   The extent to which the variance will have an adverse effect upon property values in the area.
      (4)   The extent to which the variance will detract from the appearance of the area.
(Ord. 87-27, § 520, passed 7-7-1987)