A. Fencing And Screening: Any property containing a non-residential form or function, except agriculture and farming, that abuts property zoned Z2, Z3, Z7-5, or residential forms and functions in the Z7-6 District shall provide screening along that boundary. Screening shall also be provided where a non-residential form or function is across the street from a Z2, Z3, or Z7-5 District. All fencing and screening specifically required by this title shall consist of either a fence or a green belt planting strip as provided for below:
1. A greenbelt planting strip shall consist of coniferous trees and/or deciduous trees and plants and shall be of sufficient width and density to
provide an effective visual screen. This planting strip shall be designed to provide visual screening to a minimum height of six feet (6'). Earth mounding or berms may be used to achieve up to three feet (3') of the required screen.
2. A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood, metal or rigid polymer such as vinyl. The fence shall provide a solid screening effect at least six feet (6') in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall be subject to the approval of the Administrative Officer.
3. Self-storage and outdoor storage areas in the Z4, Z6, and Z7 Districts shall meet the fencing and screening requirements of subsection 12-16-5K of this chapter. (Ord. 10-003, 1-19-2010, eff. 7-1-2010; amd. 2017 Code; Ord. 24-6, 4-2-2024)