§ 159.005 SIDE AND REAR BUFFER.

   (A)   Intent and applicability.

      (1)   Intent. To minimize the impact that one zoning district may have on a neighboring district and to provide a transition between districts.

      (2)   General applicability. Applies to all DT districts.

(B)   Side & Rear Buffer Requirements
(1)   Buffer Depth & Location
Depth	Varies based on the zoning district of the lot and the adjacent lot; see Table (5) 1.   a
Location on the Site	Locate buffers on more intensively zoned lot; Buffer is measured from side and rear lot lines.
(2)   Required Landscape Screen
Width	5' landscape screen in addition to any other buffer landscaping   b
Location	Directly adjacent to the rear or side lot line
Hedge	Continuous double row of shrubs required between shade trees   c
Hedge Composition	Double row of individual shrubs with a minimum width of 24", spaced no more than 36" on center; Mature height in one year of 24"
Hedge Frequency	Minimum of 15 shrubs per 100' of lot line is required
Shade Trees	At least 1 medium or large shade tree per every 40' within the buffer   d
(3)   Buffer Landscape Requirements
Uses and Materials	Uses and materials other than those indicated are prohibited within the buffer
Tree Canopy Coverage	1 medium or large shade tree required per 2,000 square feet of buffer, excluding the area within the required landscape screen
Existing Vegetation	May be credited toward buffer area

 

Notes:

1   The Director may reduce width of buffer, width of landscape screen, or location of landscape screen based on existing landscaping and topography.

Figure (5) 1 Landscape Screen within Light Side & Rear Buffer

Buffer Requirements between Downtown Districts
	Buffer Required by these Districts
	DT 1	DT 2	DT 3	DT 4
DT 1	not required	not required	not required	not required
DT 2	not required	not required	not required	not required
DT 3	not required	not required	not required	not required
DT 4	10'	10'	not required	not required
Any existing single family	10'	10'	10'	10'

 

Table (5)1. Side & Rear Buffer Requirements between District.

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