(a) Screening or buffering shall be provided as required in this section when any main or conditionally permitted use in the Community Business District abuts a residential use.
(b) Screening on any back lot line exceeding 151 feet in width shall consist of a six foot high masonry brick wall to be approved by the Planning Commission. Screening on a back lot line 151 feet or less in width shall be a decorative vinyl fence of a style and height to be approved by the Planning Commission.
(c) In addition to the above screening requirements, the first forty feet between the street line and the building line shall be landscaped except for pedestrian walkways provided for access to principal uses. This requirement may be waived by the City Planning Commission if it is determined that such a requirement would be impossible or inappropriate for a particular site.
(d) Trees are to be planted and utilized within the landscaping plan to the maximum degree practical, unless it can be demonstrated that the planting of trees would be detrimental to the site development.
(e) The selection, placement and construction of screening material shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may require additional screening and landscaping if determined to be necessary.
(Ord. 2008-66. Passed 9-8-09.)