1280.17   BUFFER AREAS.
   Where a buffer area is required, such buffer area shall comply with Section 1240.05(11) and the following additional requirements:
   (a)   A plan shall be submitted for each required buffer area indicating the location, dimension and arrangement of all provisions made for planting, screening, fences and walls.
   (b)   A buffer area shall be used for no purpose other than planting, screening, lawns, trees and/or appropriate walls or fences. A wall or fence provided in conjunction with a required buffer area shall be screened or constructed in such a manner that it will not conflict with the character of the abutting district. A wall or fence constructed as a buffer shall be maintained permanently in a state of good repair by the property owner, and any planting or trees shall be maintained permanently in a healthy state by the property owner.
   (c)   Each buffer area shall be located in the district in which the use which required the buffer is located, and it may be included in any required front, side or rear yard area.
   (d)   All accessways through a required buffer area shall be governed by Section 1280.18(c). (Ord. 82-38. Passed 9-20-82.)