Utility boxes shall be screened with (1) landscaping or (2) walls and fences as follows:
(a) Landscaping. Unless fences or walls are used to screen such utility structures, existing or new landscaping may be used to screen utility structure installations provided that the screening furnishes at least 50 percent opacity after 1 year's growth(one growing season). At least 1/3 of the plantings shall be evergreen unless otherwise approved by the Director of Planning or their designee. The location, size and types of required screening plants shall be approved by the Director of Planning or their designee prior to approval.
(b) Fences or Walls. Unless landscaping is used to screen such utility structures, existing or new fences and walls may be used to meet utility screening requirements insofar as they are consistent with fence and wall provisions of Section 1272.04, Fences, Walls and Hedges, of the Planning and Zoning Code. The location, size and types of required screening plants shall be approved by the Director of Planning or their designee prior to approval.
(c) Other Screening. Screening of the utility structure may also be achieved through the placement of the utility structure adjacent to existing accessory structures.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)