(A) The intent of this subchapter is to establish minimum standards for the design, installation, and maintenance of landscaping along public streets as buffer areas between uses on the interior of a site, within parking lots and adjacent to buildings. Landscaping is viewed as a critical element contributing to the aesthetics, development quality, stability of property values, and the overall character in the village. The standards of this subchapter are also intended to provide incentives to preserve quality mature trees, screen headlights to reduce glare, integrate various elements of a site, help ensure compatibility between land uses, assist in directing safe and efficient traffic flow at driveways and within parking lots, and minimize negative impacts of stormwater runoff and salt spray.
(B) The landscape standards of this section are considered the minimum necessary to achieve the intent. In several instances, the standards are intentionally flexible to encourage flexibility and creative design. Applicants are encouraged to provide additional landscaping to improve the function, appearance, and value of their property.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)