(A) Landscaping, greenbelts, and screening are necessary for the protection and enhancement of the environment and for the continued vitality of Charter Township of Montrose.
(B) Landscaping and greenbelts are capable of enhancing the visual environment, preserving natural features, improving property values, and alleviating the impact of noise, traffic, and visual disruption related to intensive uses.
(C) Screening is important to protect less-intensive uses from the noise, light, traffic, litter, and other impacts of intensive nonresidential uses.
(D) The purpose of this section is to set minimum standards for the protection and enhancement of the environment through requirements for the design and use of landscaping, greenbelts, and screening.
(E) The requirements set forth in this subchapter shall apply to all uses requiring site plan review. No site plan shall be approved unless the site plan shows landscaping consistent with the provisions of this section.
(F) Furthermore, where landscaping is required, a building permit shall not be issued until the required landscape plan is submitted and approved, and a certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless provisions set forth in this section have been met or a performance bond has been posted.
(G) In cases where the use of an existing building changes or an existing building is altered or re-occupied, all of the standards set forth herein shall be met.
(Ord. 99, passed 11-18-1996, § 21.01)