The following definitions shall be used for terms contained within this article:
BUFFERYARD. A landscaped area intended to separate and partially obstruct the view of two adjacent land uses or properties from one another.
IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE AREA. The total horizontal area of all buildings, roofed or covered spaces, paved surface areas, walkways and driveways, and any other site improvements that decrease the ability of the surface of the site to absorb water, expressed as a percent of site area. The surface water area of pools is excluded from this definition.
LANDSCAPED AREA. The area within the boundaries of a given lot, site, or common development consisting primarily of plant material, including but not limited to grass, trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, and other organic plant materials; or grass paver masonry units installed such that the appearance of the area is primarily landscaped.
(1) INTERIOR LANDSCAPED AREA. Any required landscaped area within a site including interior islands, endcap islands, and corner islands. See Figure 25-22-8.
(2) PERIMETER PARKING LOT LANDSCAPED AREA. Any required landscaped area around the perimeter of a parking facility.
PARKING FACILITY. An area on a lot or site, including one or more parking spaces, along with provision for access, circulation, maneuvering, and landscaping.
SCREENING. The method by which a view of one site from another adjacent site is shielded, concealed, or hidden.
STREET YARD LANDSCAPE. The area of a lot, site, or common development which extends inward of a minimum depth of ten feet from any street property line.
(Ord. 3951, passed - -2007; Ord. 4280, passed 4-4-2022)