§ 159.004 FRONTAGE BUFFER.

   (A)   Intent and applicability.

      (1)   Intent. To lessen the visual impact of vehicular areas visible from the street.

      (2)   General applicability. Applies to properties in all districts where a vehicular area is located adjacent to a right-of-way.

         (a)   Exceptions. Vehicular areas along alleys, except when a residential district is located across the alley; single and two family residences.

(B)   Frontage Buffer Requirements
(1)   Buffer Depth & Location note 1
Depth	7'   a
Location on the Site	Between street facing lot line and parking area note 2   b
(2)   Buffer Landscape Requirements
Uses & Materials	Uses and materials other than those indicated are prohibited in the buffer
Shade Trees	Medium or large shade tree required at least every 40'; Locate on the street side of the fence; Spacing should alternate with street trees
Hedge	Required continuous hedge on street side of fence, between shade trees and in front of vehicular areas   d
Hedge Composition	Individual shrubs with a minimum width of 24", spaced no more than 36" on center, height maintained no more than 48".
Existing Vegetation	May be credited toward buffer area
(3)   Fence   e
Location	2' from back of curb of vehicular area
Materials	Steel or colored PVC; Masonry columns (maximum width 2'6") and base (maximum 18" height) permitted
Minimum Height	3'
Maximum Height	4'
Colors	Black, gray, or dark green
Opacity	Minimum 30%; Maximum 60%
Gate/Opening	One gate permitted per street frontage; Opening width maximum 6'

 

Notes:

1   This screening requirement does not prohibit the installation of or provision for openings necessary for allowable access drives and walkways connecting to the public sidewalk.

2   In front, corner, and rear yards (on a through lot), when the parking area is located adjacent to any building on the lot, the buffer must be located so that it aligns with or is behind the face of the adjacent building back to the vehicular area. The area between the buffer and the lot line must be landscaped.

Figure (4) 1 Frontage Buffer Plan and Section

(Ord. 2014-O-9, passed 5-20-14)