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For all uses that include areas used for service, loading and unloading activities, and which adjoin a residential district, such areas shall be screened along the entire rear lot line and side lot lines from the rear lot line to the rear building line to the following minimum standards:
(A) The width of the screening area shall be a minimum of five feet. Screening shall consist of walls, hedges, fences, vegetation, or an acceptable combination of these elements provided that screening must be at least seven feet in height.
(B) Vegetation used for screening shall have a minimum opaqueness of 75% at all times within two years of planting.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
Trash containers shall be screened according to the following minimum standards:
(A) Trash containers designed to service more than one residential unit or to service a nonresidential structure shall be screened on three sides by a wall, fence, or natural vegetation, or an acceptable combination of these elements.
(B) The height of such screening shall be at least six feet. The maximum height of walls and fences shall not exceed ten feet. Vegetation shall have a minimum opaqueness of 75% at all times within two years of planting. The use of evergreen vegetation is encouraged. Vegetation shall be a variety that will attain six feet in height within two years of planting.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
Landscaping within parking areas whether ground cover or upright plant material is necessary not only to reduce the generation of heat and water runoff but to break up visually the expanse of paved areas. The use of parking islands or peninsulas strategically placed throughout the parking lot is required to landscape parking lot interiors. The use of shade trees in these landscape areas is encouraged. Any open parking area containing more than 6,000 square feet of area or 15 or more parking spaces shall provide the following interior landscaping in addition to the required perimeter screening:
(A) An area equal to 5% of the total area devoted to parking spaces and parking lanes shall be landscaped and permeable.
(B) Whenever possible, large parking areas of 30,000 square feet or larger shall be designed so as to break up their visual expanse and create the appearance of smaller parking lots. This distinction or separation can be achieved by interspersing yard space and buildings in strategic areas and by taking advantage of natural features such as slope, existing woodland or vegetation, drainage courses, and retention areas.
(C) Landscaping in parking areas shall be dispersed throughout in peninsulas or islands. The minimum island or peninsula size shall be 180 square feet with a two foot minimum distance between all trees or shrubs, and the edge of pavement where vehicles overhang shall have a minimum width of 10 feet. Islands shall typically be located every 10 to 12 parking spaces and may be curbed. This section shall exclude the CI District.
(D) The required plant materials for the interior of parking areas shall be one deciduous tree for every 3,000 square feet. Where site distance or maneuvering conflicts exist, trees shall have a clear trunk of at least five feet above the ground and the remaining required landscape areas shall be planted with shrubs or ground cover not to exceed two feet in height.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617
ADMINISTRATION
A Zoning Inspector designated by the Mayor shall administer and enforce this chapter. The Zoning Inspector is under the jurisdiction of the City Engineer. He or she may be provided with the assistance of such other persons as the Mayor or City Engineer may direct. For the purpose of this chapter, the Zoning Inspector shall have the following duties:
(A) Enforce the provisions of this chapter and interpret the meaning and applications of its provisions.
(B) Respond to questions concerning applications for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text and the Zoning Map.
(C) Issue zoning permits and certificates of occupancy as provided by this chapter and keep a record of same with a notation of any special conditions involved.
(D) Act on all applications upon which he or she is authorized to act by the provisions of this chapter within ten days or notify the applicant in writing of his or her refusal or disapproval of such application and the reasons therefore. Failure to notify the applicant in the case of such refusal or disapproval within the specified time shall entitle the applicant to submit his or her request to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(E) Conduct inspections of buildings and uses of land to determine compliance with this chapter, and in the case of any violation, to notify in writing the person(s) responsible, specifying the nature of the violation and ordering corrective action.
(F) Maintain in current status the Zoning Map which shall be kept on permanent display in the city offices.
(G) Maintain permanent and current records required by this chapter, including but not limited to zoning permits, zoning certificates, inspection documents, and records of all variances, amendments, and conditional uses.
(H) Make such records available for the use of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the public.
(I) Review and approve site plans pursuant to this chapter.
(J) Determine the existence of any violations of this chapter and cause such notifications, revocation notices, stop orders, or tickets to be issued; or initiate such other administrative or legal action as needed to address such violations.
(K) Prepare and submit an annual report to the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on the administration of this chapter, setting forth such information as may be of interest and value in advancing and furthering the purpose of this chapter. Such report shall include recommendations concerning the schedule of fees.
(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02)
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