1. The specifications for planted buffers in Article K shall be required in all industrial and commercial zones when these areas abut residential zones and for all nonresidential uses in residential zones.
2. All plant types required in this article shall consist of plants at least three (3) feet in height when planted.
3. When two (2) rows of plantings are required, plants shall be staggered in a triangular pattern so that there is a plant spaced the required distance apart as specified in Section 9-3-192.4.
4. When the existing natural buffer provides adequate screening, the existing buffer should remain. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall determine if sufficient buffer does exist.
5. When industrial and commercial property is developed adjacent to vacant property zoned residential, a buffer shall be required.
6. The buffer shall be shown in detail on the site plan approved by the City of Claremont.
7. The buffer shall be installed and approved before a certificate of occupancy will be granted except when seasonal weather conditions are not conducive. In this situation a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for up to sixty (60) days.
8. The buffer shall be maintained, and dead and diseased plants replaced by the owner or occupant of the premises. The outside storage of materials shall be prohibited in the area between the planted buffer and the residential district. The owner or occupant of the premises shall properly and continuously maintain this area.
9. If a fence is erected on the residential district side of the planted buffer by the party establishing the buffer, the fence shall be one of the following types:
a. A six (6) foot high wood, basket weave type fence;
b. A six (6) foot high picket type fence;
c. A six (6) foot high chain link type fence;
d. A six (6) foot high open type fence;
e. A six (6) foot-high solid masonry wall.
10. Fences with barbed or razor wire shall be located on the inside of the buffer.
(Ord. of 12-7-04, No. 37-02; Ord. of 6-6-16, No. 22-15)