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 soften the appearance of building masses and break up and reduce the impact of large parking areas;
(c) To provide interest and lessen the monotony of the streetscape;
(d) To minimize potential noise, glare and visual clutter of outdoor storage, rubbish areas, dumpsters, parking and loading areas by obscuring the view with landscaping and screening; and
(e) To provide protection from soil erosion.
(f) To establish a minimum standard for the consistent appearance of plant material in the community landscape.