1129.09 MAINTENANCE OF SCREENING, BUFFER YARDS, LANDSCAPING AND FENCES.

   All screening shall be maintained to continue its effectiveness. If a screening fence or wall required by the Zoning Code deteriorates, it shall be replaced within six weeks. If ground cover or plantings required by the Zoning Code die or otherwise lose their effectiveness, they shall be repaired, or replaced, during the next planting season, or within six months, whichever is sooner. When screening is achieved by either a wall or fence, they must be properly maintained as per the Fairborn Property Maintenance Code.

(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17.)

1129.10 OBSTRUCTING VEHICULAR VISION.

   Screening, buffer yards, landscaping, and fences shall not obstruct vehicular vision at street and driveway intersections, as regulated by Sections 521.12 and 521.13 of the General Offenses Code.

(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17.)

1129.11 RETAINING WALLS.

   Retaining walls or short sections of walls or fences that are primarily of a decorative nature rather than enclosing nature, not exceeding one and one-half feet in height, or 50% of the lot frontage shall not require a permit. All other retaining walls shall require a permit as regulated by Section 1311.02 of the Building Code.

(Ord. 34-17. Effective 12-7-17.)

1129.12 SCREENING OF MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT.

   All mechanical, electronic, and communication equipment mounted upon a roof shall be screened to an opacity of one hundred percent (100%) and be a minimum of 12 inches in height or equal in height to the items or area to be screened, whichever is greater. All screening shall complement existing buildings.

(Ord. 21-19. Passed 4-1-19.)