Every parcel of land used for off-street parking, shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Screening and Landscaping. Off-street parking areas for more than four vehicles shall be effectively screened on each side which adjoins premises situated in any R-District by a masonry wall, solid fence, or earthen mound of acceptable design. Such screening shall be between four and six feet in height and shall be maintained in good condition. Landscaping provided in lieu of such screening shall consist of a strip of land not less than fifteen feet in width planted with an evergreen hedge, or planting of evergreen shrubs not less than four feet in height, providing a continuous seventy-five percent opaque buffer.
(b) Surfacing. Any off-street parking area for more than four vehicles shall be graded for proper drainage and surfaced so as to provide a durable and dustless surface.
(c) Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate any off-street parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from adjoining premises in any R-District.
(d) Joint Use of Parking Areas. Parking spaces may be located on a lot other than that containing the principal building with approval of the Board, provided a written agreement establishing the terms of use, approved by the Law Director and accepted by the Planning Commission, shall be filed with the application for a zoning permit.
(Ord. 08-33. Passed 5-4-09.)