Landscaping and visual screening for office, commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential properties shall be provided for the following purposes:
(A) To remove, reduce, lessen or absorb the impact between certain land uses by the proper utilization of landscaped and screened buffers;
(B) To minimize potential noise, glare and visual clutter of parking and loading areas, trash receptacles and outdoor storage by obscuring the view with landscaping and screening;
(C) To protect, preserve and promote the aesthetic appeal, character and value of the city's neighborhoods, particularly by providing interest along the streetscape;
(D) To soften the appearance of building masses and to break up and reduce the impact of large paved areas;
(E) To reduce heat generation, stormwater run-off and soil erosion; and
(F) To establish a minimum standard for the consistent appearance of plant material in the Silverton community landscape.
(Ord. 09-3306, passed 10-15-09)