A. Fencing And Screening: Any nonresidential form or function except agriculture and farming that abuts property zoned Z2 or Z3 shall provide screening along that boundary. Screening shall also be provided where a nonresidential form or function is across the street from a Z2 or Z3 District. All fencing and screening specifically required by this title shall consist of either a fence or a greenbelt 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 and Z6 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)