All tracts of land on which communication towers, antenna support structures, support facilities and/or antennas are located shall be subject to the following landscaping requirements:
A. Support facilities and communication tower bases shall be landscaped with a buffer of plant materials that effectively screens from view the tower base and any support facilities from adjacent property or street. The plantings installed shall be of a size and species that can achieve a height of six feet (6') and seventy five percent (75%) opacity within three (3) growing seasons.
B. In locations where the visual impact of the tower and support facilities would be minimal, the landscape requirement may be reduced or waived by the city planner.
C. Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms on the property shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. Natural growth around the property perimeter may be considered a sufficient buffer for a proposed tower and support facilities as determined by the city planner. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)