(A) Air conditioners, heating, cooling, ventilating equipment, swimming pool pumps and heaters and all other mechanical devices shall be screened from surrounding properties and streets and shall be so operated that they do not disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of neighboring residents. Facilities for the operation of alternate energy systems shall be exempted from the screening requirements when such screening will clearly restrict the efficient operation of such systems.
(B) Required front and street side yards shall be landscaped, except for necessary walks, drives and fences. Said required front and street side yards shall not be used for the parking or storage of any motor vehicle or vehicle accessory such as camper shells, trailers, motor bikes or other wheeled accessory or convenience; except that, operable motor vehicles may be parked upon the driveway or access way to the garage or carport. One motor vehicle or travel trailer for sale may be parked on or adjacent to the driveway, but not elsewhere in the front or street side setback areas.
(C) All required landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
(D) A maximum area of 200 square feet may be used on any one lot or parcel for the outdoor storage of any used or secondhand materials, including, but not limited to, lumber, auto parts, household appliances, pipe, drums, machinery or furniture, unlicensed travel trailers or utility trailers; provided, however, that, such outdoor storage shall located to the rear of the main dwelling and be screened from surrounding properties and streets by a wall, non-transparent fence, landscaping or structure. Any
wall or fencing shall not exceed six feet in height. Stored secondhand materials, vehicles, vehicle parts and the like shall not be stacked so as to be visible above the required screening, or more than six feet high. All permitted screened outdoor storage areas shall meet the minimum required building setbacks as prescribed by this section. The provisions of this division (D) shall not be so construed as to restrict the storage of firewood maintained for fuel purposes and use by the occupant of the premises.
(E) Where public or semi-public uses are established, a masonry wall six feet in height as measured from the highest adjacent grade and screen landscaping shall be erected and maintained between such uses and adjacent residential uses or properties.
(F) Apparatus needed for the operation of active or passive solar energy systems or other alternative energy systems, including, but not limited to, overhangs, movable insulating walls and roofs, attached or detached solar collectors, reflectors and piping shall be permitted for any use, subject to the approval and specifications of the Town Manager or designee.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)