(a) Additions and Enlargement.
(1) The requirements of this chapter shall apply to new development and any collective, substantial expansion or change in land use (except for single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings), and expansion of vehicular use areas. Substantial expansion or modification of the existing structures shall be defined based on the criteria established in Table 1119-1.
TABLE 1119-: LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING APPLICABILITY | |
When the Existing Structure is: | A Substantial Expansion is: |
0-2,500 sq. ft. | 50% or greater |
2,501-10,000 sq. ft. | 40% or greater |
10,001-25,000 sq. ft. | 30% or greater |
25,001-100,000 sq. ft. | 20% or greater |
100,001 sq. ft. and larger | 10% or greater |
(2) Any collective expansion of 500 square feet or less shall be exempt from the applicability section of this chapter. Collective expansion shall include the sum of all expansions of the original structure or building, as existed on the effective date of this code, regardless of when they occur.
(3) If a building or structure covers the entire lot, landscaping and screening alternatives must be proposed to the Director of Community Development for review and approval that meet the purpose and intent of this chapter.
(b) Expansion of Vehicular Use Areas.
(1) When a vehicular use area is expanded, the landscaping requirements of Section 1119.05: Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas shall apply to the expanded vehicular use area.
(2) If a vehicular use area is demolished and replaced or redesigned, the landscaping requirements of Section 1119.05: Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas shall apply to the entire vehicular use area.
(Ord. 2022-22. Passed 5-10-22.)