The purpose of landscaping and screening regulations is to:
(a) Promote attractive development and preserve the appearance and character of the surrounding area through the use of effective landscaping;
(b) Promote the preservation and replacement of major trees;
(c) Eliminate or minimize conflicts between potentially incompatible, but otherwise permitted, land uses on adjoining lots using a suitable combination of setbacks, visual buffers and physical barriers;
(d) Prescribe standards for the installation and maintenance of trees, plantings, and walls and fences; and
(e) Encourage the enhancement of the visual environment, ensure public safety, and moderate the micro-climate.
(Ord. 2024-032.. Passed 7-22-24.)
(a) Additions and Enlargement.
(1) The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new development and any collective, substantial expansion or change in land use (except for single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings), and expansion of vehicular use areas. Substantial expansion or modification of the existing structures shall be defined based on the criteria established in Table 1111-1.
(2) Any collective expansion of 500 square feet or less shall be exempt from the applicability section of this chapter. Collective expansion shall include the sum of all expansions of the original structure or building, as existed on the effective date of this code, regardless of when they occur.
(3) If a building or structure covers the entire lot, landscaping and screening alternatives must be proposed to the ZEO for review and approval that meet the purpose and intent of this chapter.
(b) Expansion of Vehicular Use Areas.
(1) When a vehicular use area is expanded, the landscaping requirements of Section 1111.06: Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas shall apply to the expanded vehicular use area.
(2) If a vehicular use area is demolished and replaced or redesigned, the landscaping requirements of Section 1111.06: Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas shall apply to the entire vehicular use area.
(Ord. 2024-032. Passed 7-22-24.)
Loading...