(A) Purpose: To minimize the visual and acoustical impacts of service area functions.
(B) On-site service areas for HVAC equipment, waste collection containers, mechanical equipment, fuel tanks, utility vaults, and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall site design of buildings and landscaping to ensure the impacts of these facilities are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets.
(C) On-site service areas shall be screened from public view.
1. A sight obscuring fence, landscaping, berm or other suitable screening shall be used to screen service areas where they border the side or rear yard of any property in a residential district. Such fence or screen shall be at least four feet (4') but not more than six feet (6') in height except in the street setback area, where it shall be not more than four feet (4') in height.
2. Enclosures shall be provided for waste collection containers that are visible from the public street and/or adjoining residential districts.
(D) Areas of snow accumulation shall be considered in the location of service area to ensure access to service facilities in the winter.
(E) Unless fully enclosed and baffled so that no noise is detected on any adjoining property, the location of outdoor mechanical equipment shall meet all setback requirements of the zoning district. (Ord. 998, 1-14-2021)