(A) Tree requirements. A minimum of 2 deciduous, disease-free, 2-inch caliper tree, as measured 6 inches off the ground shall be planted within the front yard setback area. The clump size equivalent to a 2-inch caliper tree shall be at least 8 feet tall. The tree must be planted within the property lines and in a location as not to interfere with sight line visibility at maturity. Tree species planted must be from the current list of acceptable tree species on file at City Hall.
(B) Landscaping coverage.
(1) Commercial and industrial properties shall have diversified landscape plantings in addition to the landscaping required in setback areas for free-standing, detached structures. All landscaped areas are to be developed with live deciduous and coniferous plants, trees and shrubs which provide a variety of color, textures, heights, and forms consistent with the needs of the site and other elements of the plan. All trees are to be according to the above tree requirements. The landscaped areas may contain some stone, wood, patio blocks, sculpture, and other appropriate ornamental features.
(2) The following zoning classifications will have the following percentage of the lot landscaped.
Neighborhood Business District: ≥ 2%
Central Business District: ≥ 2%
Highway Commercial: ≥ 5%
Industrial: ≥ 2%
(C) Drainage and utility easements. Plantings and retaining walls shall not be located within a drainage, access or utility easement. The city or utility companies may clear any plantings or retaining walls positioned in violation of the subdivision. The city is not liable for any damage to plantings or retaining walls constructed within the city’s easement.
(D) Traffic visibility. No wall, fence, structure, tree, shrub, vegetation or other obstruction shall be permitted in any yard or setback which poses a danger to traffic by obscuring the view from any street or roadway. Visibility from any street or roadway shall be unobstructed within the triangle described as beginning at the intersection of the projected property lines of 2 intersecting streets, thence 30 feet along 1 curb, thence diagonally to a point 30 feet from the point of beginning of the other curb line, thence to the point of beginning.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2020-01, passed 2-3-2020; Am. Ord. 2021-08, passed 8-2-2021)