A. Residential Protection Screening: Where any non-residential use or multi- family building of three (3) or more units, including their accessory uses,abuts property zoned for residential use, screening along the boundary of the residential property shall be provided. All fencing and screening specifically required by this title shall be subject to section 10-19-5 of this chapter and shall consist of either a fence or a greenbelt planting strip as provided for below:
1. A greenbelt planting strip shall consist of evergreen trees and/or deciduous trees and plants and shall be:
a. Of sufficient width and density to provide an effective visual screen, as approved by zoning administrator.
b. Minimum height of six (6) feet.
c. Earth mounding or berms may be used but shall not be used to achieve more than three (3) feet of the required screen.
2. A screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood, metal or vinyl and shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall be subject to approval by zoning administrator.
3. A combination of screening and buffering methods, which provide an effective visual screen to a minimum of six (6') feet in height, may be utilized subject to approval by zoning administrator.
4. Exception: Multi-family buildings of three (3) or more units abutting other multi-family buildings are not required to provide screening. (Ord. 2013-16, 8-26-2013; Ord. 2024-03, 7-22-2024)