Landscaping, screening, and buffering shall be provided in accordance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 1296, Landscaping, Screening, and Open Space Regulations, and the following:
(a) Front Yard Parking. If a portion of the front yard is used for parking, a four (4)-foot high berm shall be constructed in the yard between the parking area and the street line, and it shall be attractively landscaped and maintained.
(b) Screening of Accessory Uses. Accessory uses in any Office Park/Research District shall be screened according to the following standards:
(1) Dumpsters. Trash and/or garbage collection and service areas shall be enclosed on all sides by a solid wall or fence and a gate at least one (1) foot higher than the highest refuse container in the collection area if such area is not within an enclosed building or structure, but in no case shall the wall be less than six (6) feet in height. Such solid wall or fence shall be situated so as to screen the view of the collection area from adjacent roads and properties. Such screening shall be constructed of brick, decorative concrete, natural wood, or other durable, long-lasting material and should be the same as or similar to those utilized on the principal building(s). These enclosures are to be located at least five (5) feet from the property line, unless otherwise specifically regulated in this Code. Supplemental plant materials shall be provided at a minimum height of five (5) feet to effectively screen fifty percent (50%) of the wall. Protective steel bollards shall be placed to protect the enclosure from trucks.
(2) Loading and Service Areas. Each loading area shall be screened along any perimeter that faces a street right-of-way or adjoining property according to the screening requirements of Section 1296.06
(g)(1).
(c) Landscaping When Lot Abuts Cleveland-Massillon Rd. or Ridgewood Rd.
(1) Earth mounds shall be installed along these roads to give a consistent appearance and shall not be less than four (4) feet in height.
(2) Screening plantings shall be installed to supplement these mounds.
(3) Any combination of the above shall be acceptable provided the total height is nine (9) feet.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11; Ord. 2017-061. Passed 11-20-17; Ord. 2018-003. Passed 2-20-18.)