(A) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all development occurring after the effective date of this chapter and any development which has not yet received final plat approval.
(B) Whenever an existing use or structure on a lot is expanded, the development shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter provided that the expansion exceeds 25% of either the gross floor area or lot area of the existing development or where the cost of improvements exceeds the value of existing structure by 50%. Existing value shall be determined by the value of the building as stated in the most recent tax bill as provided by the owner. The owner shall also provide the estimated costs of improvement.
(C) For any conforming or legally nonconforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date of this chapter which subsequent thereto is damaged or destroyed by fire, collapse, explosion or other cause, and which is reconstructed, reestablished or repaired at a cost that exceeds 50% of the value of the building or use, landscaping shall be provided as required by this chapter for equivalent new use or construction.
(D) All landscaping as required in this chapter shall supersede all other landscaping requirements contained within the village code.
(E) All requirements in this chapter are minimum requirements. Provision of landscaping in excess of these requirements is encouraged and may be required when necessary to achieve the purpose of these regulations.
(Ord. 1565, passed 4-1-96; Am. Ord. 2341, passed 12-18-06)