The regulations in this Article are designed to foster development that will protect, preserve, and enhance the appearance and character of the Village as well as promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community by:
(A) Promoting the proper utilization of landscaping and screening as a buffer between certain land uses to minimize the possibility of nuisances including potential noise, glare as well as the visual clutter associated with parking and service areas;
(B) Providing landscaping within and along the perimeter of the parking facility in order to break up large expanses of pavement, reduce reflected heat and glare, and improve the appearance of off-street parking facilities and properties abutting public rights-of-way;
(C) Controlling the installation of exterior lighting fixtures to prevent light trespass and glare and to preserve, protect and enhance the character of the Village and the lawful nighttime use and enjoyment of property located within the Village;
(D) Providing areas of permeable or synthetic surfaces in order to:
(1) Allow the infiltration of surface water into groundwater resources;
(2) Reduce the quantity of storm water discharge, which helps to reduce the hazards of flooding and aids in the control of erosion and storm water runoff;
(3) Preserve air quality through the preservation and replacement of trees and significant vegetation removed in the course of development; and
(4) Improve the quality of storm water discharge.
(E) Establishing minimum standards for the consistent appearance of plant material in the community landscape;
(F) Establishing regulations controlling the use of fences, hedges and walls whereby the owner of a residential lot may have the privilege of privacy and landscape design with due consideration to the environment of neighbor(s), the appearance of the community, and the safety of the public.
(Ord. 2023-03, passed 2-27-2023)