This landscaping standards section applies to the following zoning districts: PR; AG; IA; R1; R2; R3; UR; M1; M2; MP; UV; IS; NC; LC; OC; CB; HC; EP; IC; I1; I2; and HI. The intent of the interstate buffering standards is to maintain community character, enhance aesthetics along the interstate highway, and mitigate noise to adjacent lots from an interstate highway. The following standards apply.
(A) Applicability. Any lot that is contiguous to an interstate highway right-of-way and that is constructing a new primary structure shall comply with the standards in this section. All required landscape material shall be in addition to landscape material that may be required by other landscaping standards.
(B) Quantity. One canopy tree for every 40 feet of property line that is contiguous with the interstate highway. Each tree shall have a caliper measurement of at least two inches.
(C) Placement. Each required tree shall be planted between ten and 30 feet from the property line along the contiguous boundary; and at least 30 feet from one another. It is not required to plant them in a row or in equal increments from one another.
(Ord. 10-2010, passed - -2010, § 5.43)