Where any commercial or industrial district abuts any residential district, a privacy screen of village-approved material, whether natural or human-made, must be provided by the property owner. The following regulations must apply.
(A) Screen. The screen must be at least eight feet in height, provide 90% density year-round, and be maintained to original specifications by the property owner as long as the screen is a requirement.
(B) Natural materials. Natural materials may be six feet when planted but must be at least eight feet and provide 90% density within three years of occupancy.
(C) Approval. All materials must be approved by the Code Official prior to installation or the granting of an occupancy permit.
(D) Exceptions.
(1) The residential property is lawfully being used for commercial or industrial purposes.
(2) The residential property is owned by the commercial or industrial owner and provides a 50-foot buffer between the commercial or industrial property and other residential properties.
(3) The commercial or industrial use was established before the adjoining property was annexed or was designated as residential.
(Prior Code, § 10-4-15) (Ord. passed 4-19-1999) Penalty, see § 155.999