A. Developments shall conform to the landscaping buffer requirements in table 4-5 of this section, where applicable. Where conditions feature more than one landscaping type in the second column, applicants have the option of choosing any of the landscaping types, unless otherwise directed through the PUD or conditional use permit. Additional standards associated with particular buffers are identified by numbers in parentheses. Such standards are listed below the table.
BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
Site Condition | Landscaping Types | Buffer Width |
Parking area adjacent to a street (includes auto, RV and mobile home dealers) | C | 25 feet adjacent to a state highway 15 feet adjacent to all other roads |
Parking area along side or rear property lines (includes auto, RV and mobile home dealers) | A, B or D (1) | 10 feet |
Outdoor storage of equipment or materials | A, B (2) or D (2) | 20 feet along perimeter of site, except 10 feet in industrial district side and rear yards |
Multi-family uses | A, B or D (2) | 10 feet along the side and rear perimeter of site |
Standards:
1. 20 feet if type D.
2. 30 feet along perimeter of site if type B or D, except 20 feet in industrial district.
B. Exceptions to landscaping buffer requirements in table 4-5:
1. See subsection 12-263A in this subchapter regarding the preference to preserve existing native vegetation, where applicable.
2. The planning director may allow exceptions to the width and type of landscaping buffer requirements where it can be successfully demonstrated by the landowner or landowner's design professional that the buffer is not needed for privacy to and from current or future adjacent uses due to unique natural conditions on the site. This can include slopes, rock outcroppings or existing native vegetation.
3. The planning director may reduce the required width and type of landscaping buffer requirements where they would block desirable views from residential units, as evidenced by photographs, drawings, topographic detail or other proof and such reduction in buffering does not adversely impact the adjoining properties. (Ord. 501, 11-18-2008)