Service structures, including, but not limited to, propane tanks, trash dumpsters, electrical transformers, air conditioners/cooling towers, heat pumps, utility vaults which extend above grade, and other equipment or elements providing service to a building or site, are to be screened in all zoning districts. A contiguous one hundred percent (100%) opaque landscape hedge, solid fence, wall, or earthen mound is required to enclose any service structure on all exposed sides. If such structure is frequently moved (i.e.: trash dumpster) all but one side is required to be screened. Screening shall be one foot (l'-0") higher than service structure but shall not be required to exceed 8'-0" in height (6'-0" height for walls and fences). Provide 24" height minimum plantings at 5'-0" maximum spacing around the enclosed portion of the perimeter screen. Curbing and/or bollards are to be installed around any trash disposal or waste collection unit a minimum of 2'-0" within the screening material to prevent damage to the screening when the container is moved or emptied.
(Ord. 40-98. Passed 8-17-98.)