A. The required landscaping in yards abutting residential districts shall be comprised of a combination of overstory trees, evergreen trees, ornamental trees and large shrubs. If shrubs are used, they shall be installed at a minimum height of four feet (4'). Additional small shrubs may be used, but shall not count toward meeting the landscape requirements.
B. The total amount of landscaping provided shall be in the proportion of forty (40) plant units for each one thousand (1,000) square feet of a yard abutting a residential district.
C. The landscaping shall be distributed throughout the yard abutting a residential district.
D. The required number of plant units may be reduced by thirty percent (30%) in that part of the yard abutting a residential district in which any of the following are provided:
1. Sightproof, cedar or treated lumber board fence: Minimum six feet (6') high.
2. Earthen berm: Minimum six feet (6') high and maximum three to one (3:1) slope.
3. A combination of earthen berm and sightproof, cedar or treated lumber board fence with a combined minimum height of six feet (6').
E. If existing woodlands are located within the yard abutting a residential district, preservation of those woodlands may substitute for part or all of the required landscaping. If existing woodlands are located in only part of the transitional yard, the required number of plant units may be proportionately reduced. If existing woodlands substitute for any portion of the required landscaping, a six foot (6') high sightproof, wood board fence shall be provided along the edge of the preserved woodlands area. The substitution of existing woodlands for landscaping in a yard abutting a residential district is at the discretion of the village administrator or his/her designee and shall be indicated on the approved landscape plan.
F. The area of the yard abutting a residential district not planted with trees, shrubs or existing woodlands shall be planted with sod, live ground cover, flowers, ornamental grasses or some combination thereof.
G. No driveways, parking, loading areas or other vehicular use area shall be allowed in yards abutting residential districts. (Ord. 15-1766, 2-10-2015)