A. Specifications: For the purpose of maintaining a compatible relationship between certain land uses, a screening requirement is hereby established for the initiation and continuance of particular uses in such instances as may be hereinafter designated. When the provisions of this zoning code require the construction of a screening wall or fence as a condition for the initiation and subsequent continuance of a use, a screening wall or fence:
1. Shall be designed, constructed and arranged to provide visual separation of uses;
2. Shall not be less than six feet (6') in height;
3. Shall be constructed with all braces and supports on the interior, except when both sides are of the same design and appearance;
4. Shall be erected prior to the occupancy of the building or initiation of the use required to screen;
5. Shall be of live shrubbery or standard, conventional opaque fencing material, and appropriate screening including wooden or vinyl fences with cap rails and base rails, landscaping, or masonry walls or any combination of the above.
B. Maintenance: Maintenance of the screening wall or fence shall be maintained by the owner of the lot containing the use required to construct the screening. Failure to maintain after a notice by the city of Okmulgee shall constitute an offense hereunder.
C. Modification Of The Screening Wall Or Fence Requirements: The Okmulgee board of adjustment, as a variance may:
1. Modify or remove the screening requirement where existing physical features provide visual separation of uses;
2. Modify the screening requirement where an alternative screening will provide visual separation of uses;
3. Grant an extension of time to erect a screen where properties which are to be benefited by the screen are undeveloped; and
4. Remove the screening requirement where the purpose of the screening requirement cannot be achieved. (Ord. 1953, 2010)