The Board of Aldermen finds that:
(A) Screening between two lots lessens the transmission from one lot to another of noise, litter, dust and glare of lights;
(B) Screening can lessen the visual impact of competing incompatible land uses that are found in an urbanized area. Screening can provide an impression of a separation of spaces and can be used to provide transitional zones between industrial, commercial and residential developments;
(C) Screening can establish a greater sense of privacy from visual or physical intrusion, the degree of privacy varying with the intensity of the screening;
(D) Screening can be used as an effective element of site plan development by shielding visually disturbing site features such as vehicle accommodation areas, loading and unloading areas, mechanical systems and trash receptacles; and
(E) The provisions of this part are necessary to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)