This Chapter is intended to improve and protect the environment, character and value of surrounding neighborhoods by providing for the installation and maintenance of landscaping and the preservation of natural plant growth. The provision of landscaping and the retention of natural plant growth reduces erosion, provides natural water retention and filtration, provides shade, abatement of noise, glare, buffers incompatible uses, aids in urban temperature control and improves the aesthetic quality of a community, thereby promoting the public health, safety and general welfare. The guidelines listed below are intended to be used in conjunction with Chapter 1145: Off-Street Parking and Access. The provisions of this Section are minimum standards.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)