As used in this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) Berms. An earth mound or formation that serves to screen parking areas.
(b) Deciduous. Plant material which normally sheds its foliage at the end of the growing season.
(c) Invasive Species. Plants identified as invasive species by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.
(d) Grade Changes. A change in ground elevation that serves to screen parking areas.
(e) Greenspace. An area covered with a living ground cover and/or supporting growth of trees, shrubs or other plants.
(f) Interior Areas. All vehicular use areas of a parking lot except those contiguous to a perimeter street frontage for which a greenspace area is required.
(g) Landscaping. Use of live plant materials including, but not limited to, groundcovers, shrubs and trees.
(h) Lawnstrip. City right of way area between the street curb and the sidewalk that runs parallel to it.
(i) Parking Area. Any part of a site used by vehicles not totally enclosed within a structure. This includes parking spaces and aisles, loading areas, vehicle storage areas, and other vehicular use areas.
(j) Parking Lot. A ground level outdoor area where motor vehicles are left on a temporary basis and including for purposes of this chapter new and used car lots whether for sale or lease.
(k) Perimeter Areas. Vehicular use areas of parking lots contiguous with an adjacent lot.
(l) Reconstruction. Removal and replacement of parking lot surface.
(m) Return Area. The difference in area between the sum of parking spaces and vehicular use areas of an original parking lot and the sum of parking spaces and vehicular use areas of a redesigned parking lot.
(n) Shade Tree. A deciduous tree with a mature height of at least 40 feet.
(o) Site Plan. A plan detailing the use of real property for a parking lot including, at a minimum, a scale drawing showing the dimensions of the parking lot, the portions devoted to parking spaces and green spaces, the location of curbing, wheel chocks, detail of surface materials to be used, and such other information as the City Engineer may require.
(p) Street Frontages. All vehicular use areas of parking lots abutting sidewalks or streets, except where a driveway or other opening may be required.
(q) Vacant Area. Regions within the parking area that serve as neither parking spaces nor vehicular use area; this would include areas that provide turning radii or are otherwise unsuitable for vehicular parking.
(r) Vehicular Use Area. Areas designed for use by motorized vehicles, including driveways, parking lots and their access ways, and roadways.
(Ord. 257(08-09). Passed 11-5-09.)