(a) Visual Screening and Landscape Buffers. Visual screening and landscaping buffers shall be provided for all lots in the entire MMUD in accordance with the provisions in Chapter 352 as applicable to the Central Business District, referenced in Section 352.03(d)(6), except as modified herein. Where there is conflict between a provision in this section and a provision in Chapter 352, the requirement of this section shall prevail.
(1) A Frontage Strip shall be provided as specified in Section 352.10 – “Table Containing Uses Requiring Other Screening or Landscaping.”
A. In the MMUD-1 and MMUD-3, the frontage strips shall be at least of the intensity specified in Section 352.11 – “Table Containing Screening Intensity” and required setback areas may be enhanced further with pedestrian amenities such as benches, public art and similar features.
B. In the MMUD-2, the frontage strips shall be at least twenty (20) feet.
(2) An Island Strip as required by Section 352.10 – “Table Containing Uses Requiring Other Screening or Landscaping.”
(3) Off-street accessory parking spaces shall be screened from an adjacent Residential District consistent with the provisions of Section 349.08.
(4) A landscaping plan shall be submitted consistent with the requirements of Section 352.04.
(5) Materials used for landscaping shall be consistent with the requirements provided in Section 352.05.
(b) Fencing. Fencing requirements shall be provided for all lots in the MMUD in accordance with the provisions set forth herein and those referenced in Chapter 352. Where there is conflict between a provision in this section and a provision in Chapter 352, the requirement of this section shall prevail.
(1) In the entire MMUD, only ornamental fences up to five (5) feet in height with twenty-five percent (25%) maximum opacity are permitted in the required building and parking setback area unless provided for screening pursuant to Chapter 352. Alternatively, a masonry wall up to three (3) feet in height may be provided in lieu of an ornamental fence in the required building and parking setback area unless the fence is provided for screening pursuant to Chapter 352.
(2) In the entire MMUD, fences and walls shall be permitted in interior rear and side yards consistent with the following:
A. The fence shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.
B. The fence shall be to the side and rear of the building, starting at the building line, and may not encroach on the front setback.
(c) Lighting Requirements. Appropriate site lighting, including lights for signs, buildings and streets, shall be arranged so as to provide safety, utility and security and control light trespass and glare on adjacent properties and public roadways. Lighting shall be provided for all parking lots in the entire MMUD in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
(1) All developments with ten (10) or more parking spaces are required to provide exterior lighting for all vehicular use areas including entrance and exit access drives and pedestrian paths connecting parking areas to principal buildings.
(2) Lighting shall be integrated into the public character both in terms of illumination and fixtures.
(3) Light poles shall not be higher than thirty (30) feet.
(4) All parking lot and security lighting fixtures shall be full cut-off fixtures except for decorative lighting meaning that the lighting fixture is shielded or constructed so that all light emitted is projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest light-emitting part of the fixture.
(5) Automobile-oriented uses such as gasoline service stations, automotive service stations and drive-through facilities shall install recessed ceiling fixtures in any canopy.
(Ord. No. 910-05. Passed 7-13-05, eff. 8-22-05)