A. Intent: The intent of these requirements is to increase the compatibility of adjacent land uses and foster compatibility among different land uses by minimizing the harmful effects of noise, dust and other debris, motor vehicle headlight glare or other artificial light intrusions, and other objectionable activities or impacts conducted or created by an adjoining or nearby use.
B. Requirements: The following illustration graphically indicates the specifications of a buffer yard. The type and quantity of plant materials required by a buffer yard are specified in this section. Only those plant materials capable of fulfilling the intended function shall satisfy the requirements of this chapter.
C. Satisfaction Of Requirements: Any existing plant material which otherwise satisfies the requirements of this section may be counted toward satisfying all such requirements.
D. Placement: The exact placement of required plants and structures shall be the decision of each user except that evergreen (or conifers) shall be planted in clusters rather than singly in order to maximize their chances of survival.
E. Waived: Any provision contained in this chapter may, with just cause, be waived by the City Council with the advice of the Planning Commission.
Buffer Yard
• Masonry wall shall be at or near property line.
• There shall be 1 tree with mature height of at least 25' for every 20' of length of buffer yard or fraction thereof.
• Ground plane shall be landscaped with shrubs, ground covers, flowers, or decorative mulch. (Ord. 18-05, 8-14-2018; amd. Ord. 2022-04, 2-22-2022)