§ 156.473 SCREENING OF SERVICE STRUCTURES.

   (A)   General.

      (1)   Screening of service structures is subject to the conditions found in this subchapter and in §§ 156.361 and 156.363 of this chapter.

      (2)   Service structures shall include, but not be limited to, loading docks, propane tanks, dumpsters, electrical transformers, utility vaults which extend above the ground; ground-mounted utility equipment and electrical and other equipment or elements providing service to a building or a site. The screening height shall be based upon the tallest point of the structure(s) being buffered.

   (B)   Location of screening. A continuous planting of evergreen, fence or wall must enclose any service structure on all sides, unless such structure ventilation and/or must be frequently moved or accessed, in which case screening material shall be established to allow for such ventilation and/or access to the structure.

   (C)   Curbs to protect screening material.

      (1)   Whenever screening material is placed around any dumpster or waste collection unit that is emptied or removed mechanically on a regular basis, a curb to contain the placement of the container shall be provided within the screening material.

      (2)   The curbing shall be at least one foot from the material and shall be designed to prevent possible damage to the screening when the container is moved or emptied.

(Ord. passed 9-26-2006)