(A) Applicability.
(1) Screening by a berm, fence, or wall may replace or supplement the perimeter landscaping requirements of division (E) below. Such screening shall meet the requirements of this division (A).
(2) Where a parking lot abuts a residential district or is located within a residential district, the following provisions shall apply to the length of the parking lot adjacent to those residential uses or districts.
(B) Width. Screening shall be in a strip of landscaped open space at least five feet wide.
(C) Location. Screening may only be installed behind the front setback line.
(D) Maintenance. All required plant materials shall be maintained in a healthy condition and whenever necessary replaced with new plant materials to ensure continued compliance with the screening requirements. All required fences and walls shall be permanently maintained in good repair and presentable appearance and, whenever necessary, they shall be repaired or replaced.
(E) Screening materials. Screening may consist of both natural and human-made materials. The following screening types may be used.
(a) Plant materials. Plant materials shall be characterized by dense growth and shall form an effective year-round screen.
(b) Fences and walls. Fences and walls shall be solid and opaque and shall be made of wood, brick, or masonry materials.
(c) Berms. Berms shall not exceed a slope of 30 degrees and shall be completely covered with shrubs, grass, or other living cover.
(F) Height. Parking lot screening shall reach a minimum height of three feet.
(Ord. 2014-26, passed 9- -2014) Penalty, see § 156.999