(A) Lot size. Minimum tract size shall be those tracts that qualify for horticulture, agriculture, and forestry deferment standards.
(B) Setbacks. Nonresidential buildings shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any rights-of-way or 100 feet from any side or rear property line.
(1) Setbacks may be reduced by 25% if a landscaped berm, that is at a minimum of four feet in height and a minimum of 15 feet in width, is installed at the perimeter property line where the setback reduction is requested.
(2) Setbacks may be reduced an additional 25% if a 25-foot, well-landscaped buffer is planted at the perimeter property line where the setback reduction is requested. The required buffer shall consist of at least three rows of evergreen shrubs or trees, planted seven feet on center, with each row staggered such that no unobstructed openings of one foot or more shall exist within two years of planting. Planting shall occur prior to a certificate of occupancy or by the next planting season upon submittal of a landscaping bond or letter of credit to guarantee the installation of required landscaping. Plants shall be at least four feet in height and at least three feet in width measured two feet above grade at planting.
(3) Reduced setbacks shall not be less than what is required in the underlying zoning district.
(1996 Code, § 155.186) (Ord. passed 6-5-2006; Ord. passed 4-2-2007)