(a) Screening may consist of both Native Vegetation as well as plants specifically installed to significantly block the appearance of the Utility Structure.
(b) Fences and/or walls may be included as elements to meet Utility Structure screening requirements only upon:
(1) Written determination by the City Engineer that such elements are appropriate for the particular Utility Structure location, and
(2) After comment or opportunity for comment by the owners of the properties upon which the Utility Structure is to be located.
(c) Screening shall consist of plants in a quantity, size and location which provide at least 50% opacity after one year's (one growing season) growth.
(d) Unless fences and/or walls are approved by the City Engineer, the minimum number of plants shall be as follows:
(1) For single, Large Utility Structures, a combination of at least five (5) bushes or trees shall be installed.
(2) For two or more Large Utility Structures, a combination of at least eight (8) bushes or trees shall be installed for the first two Large Utility Structures, and three (3) more bushes or trees for each additional Structure.
(3) For single, Small Utility Structures, located in a front yard or located in a street side yard, a combination of at least three (3) bushes or flowering plants shall be installed.
(4) For multiple Small Utility Structures located in a front yard or located in a street side yard, a combination of at least five (5) bushes or flowering plants shall be installed for the first two Small Utility Structures, and thereafter the number of additional plants for each additional Small Utility Structure in the same front or street side yard shall be as determined by the City Engineer.
(e) The City Engineer shall approve the location, size and types of required screening plants prior to issuance of a Permit.
(Ord. 1715-08. Passed 7-10-08.)