Screening of accessory uses shall be provided according to the following:
(a) Trash Collection Areas. Trash and/or garbage collection areas shall be enclosed on at least four (4) sides by a solid wall or fence and a solid gate at least one (1) foot higher than the highest refuse container in the collection area if such area is not within an enclosed building or structure. Such solid wall or solid fence shall be situated so as to screen the view of the collection area from adjacent roads and properties. Such wall or fence shall be constructed of wood, brick, decorative concrete, block, stone or shrubs.
(b) Ground-mounted Mechanical Equipment. Ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened with evergreen shrubbery so that within two (2) years the equipment is completely obscured from view.
(c) Outdoor Storage and Loading Areas. Permitted accessory loading areas, outdoor storage of goods, supplies, equipment or vehicles used in the operation of an establishment, where permitted, shall be enclosed with a solid fence or wall, including solid gates. The wall or fence shall have a height tall enough to conceal all operations and materials therein from the view of any observer standing at the grade level of an abutting lot or a public street. The Zoning District Chapter may contain additional regulations governing outdoor storage.
(d) Height of Screening. Screening shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height placed adjacent to the waste receptacles, storage or loading areas so as to effect screening from any adjacent streets and any adjoining properties.
(Ord. 2006-35. Passed 5-25-06.)