The development of any lot shall be done in a manner so as to preserve the natural assets, such as brooks, valleys, trees and ravines, unless it is impossible to both preserve such assets and develop such lot. Land and buildings shall be designed, improved and maintained in accordance with the following recommendations:
(a) Grassed yards, woods or other approved natural vegetation, lakes or landscaped areas shall cover all areas not occupied by buildings, approved outdoor recreation areas or paving, and in no event shall such grassed yards, woods, natural vegetation, lakes or landscaped areas total less than thirty percent (30%) of the total site area.
(b) Visual screening shall be required for any side or rear parking area adjacent to any residential district. Such visual screening shall consist of dense plant materials, or a combination of plant materials and earth mounds, reasonably substantial and clearly sufficient to minimize the neighbors’ view of the parking area, provided such screening is recommended by the Planning and Design Commission and approved by City Council at the time of site plan approval.
(c) All improved landscaped areas shall be irrigated.
(Ord. 2005-95. Passed 4-4-06.)