A. Refuse Disposal Dumpsters: Refuse disposal dumpsters in all zoning districts shall be screened on all sides by a solid wood or masonry fence to a height of not less than six feet but not more than eight feet; provided, however, this requirement shall not apply to recycling containers and devices.
B. Mechanical Equipment: Large mechanical equipment for commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential developments with more than four dwelling units shall be screened on all sides by a masonry enclosure, except as otherwise permitted by the zoning administrator.
1. Required Height: The masonry or solid wood enclosure shall completely screen the mechanical equipment from public view and extend to a height of not less than the maximum height of the mechanical equipment installed, including the height of any concrete pad or base where the mechanical equipment is installed.
2. Required Landscaping: The masonry enclosure shall be fully screened by a minimum 3-foot-wide landscape bed with planting material proportionate to the required height of the masonry enclosure consisting of a combination of perennials and shrubs.
3. Materials: Additional considerations, including the installation of noise dampening materials, may be required to reduce noise levels generated from large mechanical equipment and minimize impact to surrounding properties pursuant to Section 6-2-7
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C. Loading Berths:
1. Loading berths in all zoning districts shall be screened as much as possible while still allowing access to the use it is serving unless exempt from this provision by the Zoning Administrator.
2. Such screening shall consist of a solid wood or masonry fence to a height of not less than six feet but not more than eight feet or a continuous evergreen or dense deciduous shrub hedge or a combination of the two. (Ord. Z-8-20, 2-18-2020)