All new surface, off-street parking areas containing 30 parking spaces or more, and all expanded surface off-street parking areas which are increased by 30 parking spaces or more, whether the increase occurs at 1 time or in successive stages, shall be subject to the following regulations.
(A) All such off-street parking areas shall include at least 1 required interior landscape island for every 15 parking spaces (or fraction thereof), or 5,000 square feet of off-street parking area, whichever yields the greater number.
(B) Each required interior landscape island shall measure a minimum of 8 feet by 18 feet.
(C) Each required interior landscape island shall contain a minimum of 1 deciduous shade tree, 1 deciduous ornamental tree, or 1 evergreen tree.
(D) Interior landscape islands shall be located at the end of parking bays so as to define vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns.
(E) All trees shall comply with the size at time of planting as indicated in Table 152.191: Minimum Size at Time of Planting.
(F) Area devoted to interior landscape islands shall be in addition to any required perimeter yard landscaping, foundation landscaping, or parking area screening required by this subchapter.
(G) Off-street parking areas shall include areas used for the parking or display or automobiles, boats, truck, or farm equipment associated with a dealership or leasing business.
(H) Off-street parking areas shall not include areas used for semi-truck loading areas, semi-truck maneuvering areas, and semi-truck parking areas.
(Ord. 1221, § 8.01(d), passed 1-26-2010)