(a) Buffer. Wherever a use permitted in the commercial or industrial district is adjacent to any residential district a ten (10) “buffer” along the side yard and a thirty (30) foot “buffer” along the rear yard shall be required on lots abutting any residential district lot. This “ buffer “ shall provide a screen or mask or otherwise block the view of the commercial or industrial use from the residential district lot. (See definitions also.)
(b) Green Area. Required in commercial and industrial districts where parking regulations apply. The first ten (10) feet from the front property, shall be reserved as a green area (except for access or driveways) to be planted and maintained with grass and/or vegetation. The area between the road pavement and the property line (right-of-way) shall, also, be planted and maintained as a green area. In addition there shall be a minimum of ten percent (10%) of total land area (exclusive of buildings) reserved for green areas. (See definitions also.)
(Ord. 0-35-96. Passed 8-5-96.)