Equipment must be screened in the following manner:
A. Electrical Lines; Cables: All electrical, telephone, cable television and similar service wires and cables which provide direct service to the property being developed, within the exterior boundary lines of such property, must be installed underground. Risers on poles and buildings are permitted and must be provided by the developer or owner onto the pole which provides service to said property. Utility service poles may be placed on the rear of the property to be developed only for the purpose of terminating underground facilities. The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and must make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities.
B. Equipment; Appurtenances: Equipment and appurtenances such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, sprinkler manifolds and concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed above ground, provided that they are located in a fully enclosed structure or are screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Screening must sufficiently obstruct view of said equipment from public rights-of-way surrounding the equipment location. Screening material may include masonry, metal, wood, vinyl or similar durable material. Screening may be up to 30 percent open on the vertical surface, for example, perforated, lattice, louvered, and stacked. Chain link fencing may not be used for screening equipment. All vent pipes and similar devices which are attached to a building must be painted to match the building.
C. Rooftop Installation: Mechanical equipment installed on rooftops must be screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Screening must sufficiently obstruct the view of said equipment from public rights-of-way surrounding the equipment location. Screening material may include masonry, metal, wood, vinyl or similar durable material. Screening material and colors must be compatible with the building on which the equipment is located. Screening may be up to 30 percent open on the vertical surface, for example, perforated, lattice, louvered, and stacked. Chain link fencing may not be used for screening equipment.
D. Storage Areas: All outdoor storage areas, including those for cartons, containers and trash, must be screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director. Screening must sufficiently obstruct view of said equipment from public rights-of-way surrounding the storage area location. Screening material may include masonry, metal, wood, vinyl or similar durable material. Chain link fencing may not be used for screening of storage areas.
E. Solar energy systems: All solar energy system appurtenances including, but not limited to, electrical conduit, junction boxes, water tanks, supports, and plumbing shall be screened to the maximum extent possible without compromising the effectiveness of the solar collectors, and shall be painted a color similar to the color of the surface upon which they are mounted. Solar collectors (modules, inverters and rails) are exempt from the screening and color provisions of this subsection.
(Ord. 1551, 8-15-2017; amd. Ord. 1648, 6-21-2023)