(A) In all but the I-2 and C-2 districts, all developed uses shall provide a landscaped yard along all streets. The yard adjacent to streets shall be kept clear of all structures and storage, except off-street parking. The yard adjacent to streets shall be at least eight feet in depth along all streets measured from the street right-of-way. Except for driveways, the yard shall extend the entire frontage of the lot and along both streets in the case of a corner lot.
(B) In addition to the foregoing, to the extent not otherwise occupied by structures legally placed or erected thereon pursuant to code, or not otherwise defined and allowed pursuant to § 155.40, the remainder of all yards in all but the I-2 and C-2 districts shall have grass or other ground cover landscaping properly installed. No land shall remain distressed and exposed without established grass or other ground cover or landscaping for a period exceeding six months.
(C) In the event that new construction occurs on the premises resulting in the ground being disturbed or exposed, and in the event that the construction is completed after the end of the growing season, the landscaping shall then be installed within 60 days of the start of the next growing season.
(D) If land filling or land reclamation or excavation is done in a residential area, the foregoing requirements for landscaping shall be followed so as to require that the property shall not remain disturbed or exposed for a period longer than six months.
(E) Silt fences and other methods to prevent soil erosion shall be installed and maintained on any portions of a lot that is not covered with growing grass or other proper ground cover or landscaping until a stable ground cover is established or landscaping completed.
(F) All areas disturbed by grading which surround the principal building and accessory buildings on a property which are not driveway, sidewalks or patios shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees or other suitable landscaping materials, except as may be otherwise specifically authorized by § 155.40.
(2003 Code, § 9.51-4) (Ord. 154, passed 5-3-2010)