The fencing and screening required by this chapter shall be subject to § 157.051 of this chapter and shall consist of either a fence or a green belt planting strip.
(A) A greenbelt planting strip shall consist of evergreen ground cover and shall be of sufficient width and density to provide an effective screen. This planting strip shall contain no structures or other use. Such planting strip shall not be less than eight feet in height. Earth mounding or berms may be used, but shall not be used to achieve more than three feet of the required screen. The planting plan and type of shrub shall require the approval of the Planning Commission, based upon a recommendation of the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator.
(B) A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood or steel. Such fence shall provide a solid screening effect and shall not be less than six feet in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission, based upon a recommendation by the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator.
(C) Screening will be provided in the following situations.
(1) Residential district. Screening from abutting residential uses shall be provided in the following instances:
(a) Public utility buildings and structures: all open, non-residential off-street parking areas of five or more spaces;
(b) Screening from abutting “R-1”, “R-2”, “R-3” and “R-4” Districts shall be provided in the following instances: professional offices and clinics; and
(c) Side yards and recreation areas shall be screened in the following instances: nursing homes and group housing (serving over 16).
(2) Business districts. Screening from abutting residential districts shall be provided in the following instances: public utility buildings and structures, convenience food, car wash, motor fuel station, major auto repair, tire and battery stores and service, open and outdoor storage, service, sales and rentals, greenhouses and all open off-street parking areas of five or more spaces.
(3) Industrial districts. Screening from abutting residential districts and view from a public right-of-way shall be provided in the following instances: open and outdoor storage, service, sales and/or rentals; and all open, off-street parking areas of five or more spaces.
(Ord. 827, passed 4-19-1983) Penalty, see § 157.999