Landscaping of required yards and required bufferyards is an essential element of the design of a site with respect to promoting the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the town. Landscaping is intended to lessen the impact of development on the environment by reducing glare and heat buildup, promoting the creation landscape islands for pedestrian safety, to break up large expanses of pavement, and to reduce storm water run-off. Landscaping provides a critical buffering effect between higher intensity districts and lower intensity districts (e.g., typically between commercial and industrial districts and residential districts).
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 3-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004; Ord. 39- 2006, passed 10-9-2006; Ord. 27-2007, passed - -2007)