(a) Generally.
(1) Applicability. These landscaping requirements apply to all nonresidential uses located within the districts set forth in § 1266.01(a) through (d) whenever a zoning certificate is required per the requirements of Chapter 1246 Enforcement.
(2) Purpose. Landscaping may be provided for one or more of the following purposes:
A. A visual barrier to partially or completely obstruct the view of structures and/or parking areas or activities.
B. An acoustic screen to aid in absorbing or deflecting noise.
C. A physical barrier to contain debris and litter.
D. To reduce adverse impacts between residential and nonresidential uses.
E. To promote LEED-certified development.
(3) Landscaping plan required. For any landscaping or buffer required by this chapter. A plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission to review for compliance with these and any other applicable regulations. The plan shall show the following:
A. Location of driveway entrances;
B. Provisions for vehicular and pedestrian circulation;
C. Location of sidewalks on subject or adjacent properties;
D. Location of utilities, barriers, shelters, and signs;
E. Location of landscaping and buffer areas that include details on any proposed fences and size and species of plants; and
F. Any other relevant information requested by the Planning Commission.
(b) Residential. In the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts there are no additional landscaping or buffering requirements except those otherwise required by this chapter.
(c) Residential Office. In the RO District there are no additional landscaping or buffering requirements except those otherwise required by this chapter.
(d) Commercial. In the GC and HOC Districts, the following landscaping requirements found in Table 1266.05-A shall apply to all non-residential uses abutting a residential district, in addition to any other landscaping or buffer requirements imposed by this chapter.
TABLE 1266.05-A
NUMBER OF PLANTS PER 50 LINEAR FEET OF BUFFER YARD | |||||||
GC and HOC District Landscaping Requirements | Width of Landscaped Buffer Yard in Feet | Height of Screen Wall or Fence in Feet | Height of Berm in Feet | 3 Ft. High Shrubs on Berm* | 6 Ft. High Evergreen Tree* | 1.5 Inch Caliper Trees | 2.5 Inch Caliper Tree |
Commercial/ residential buffer yard requirements | 20 | 6 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 3 |
- | 8 | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
(e) Industrial. In the GI and LI Districts, the following landscaping requirements found in Table 1266.05-B shall apply to all non-residential uses abutting a residential district, in addition to any other landscaping or buffer requirements imposed by this chapter:
TABLE 1266.05-B
NUMBER OF PLANTS PER 50 LINEAR FEET OF BUFFER YARD | |||||||
GI and LI District Landscaping Requirements | Width of Landscaped Buffer Yard in Feet | Height of Screen Wall or Fence in Feet | Height of Berm in Feet | 3 Ft. High Shrubs on Berm* | 6 Ft. High Evergreen Tree* | 1.5 Inch Caliper Trees | 2.5 Inch Caliper Tree |
In all required front and corner- side yard setbacks | 25 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
- | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
Industrial/ residential buffer yard requirements | 20 for LI 40 for GI | 6 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 3 |
- | 8 | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
(f) Open space and public lands. In the OS District, there are no additional landscaping or buffering requirements except those otherwise required by this chapter.
(Ord. 2012-20, passed 4-17-2012)