(A) This purpose of this chapter is to improve and maintain a high quality aesthetic appearance in the city and to meet the city’s sustainability objectives.
(B) Specifically, this chapter is intended to:
(1) Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development in all areas of the city by providing standards relating to quality, quantity and functional aspects of landscaping, fencing and screening;
(2) Between residential and abutting commercial and industrial land uses;
(3) Increase compatibility and mitigate negative impacts of non-residential land uses on abutting and surrounding residential areas;
(4) Provide shade to reduce the heat and glare generated by pavement and building surfaces;
(5) Protect public health, safety and welfare by minimizing the impact of all forms of physical and visual pollution, controlling soil erosion, preserving the integrity of neighborhoods and improving pedestrian and vehicular safety;
(6) Implement the city’s sustainability goals and framework contained in plans and ordinances; and
(7) Provide for and promote a sustainable built and natural environment that protects, maintains and where possible restores the essential and irreplaceable natural systems that operate with respect to land, air and water in the city.
(Prior Code, § 163.01) (Ord. 12-172, passed 3-27-2012)