The purpose of this section is to establish minimum requirements to provide adequate visual buffering and screening of structures, parking areas, and other uses. The intention of these requirements is to satisfy the following objectives:
(A) To provide attractive visual buffering between different land uses and enhance town beautification.
(B) To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public and private investment by providing standards for the protection of existing vegetation and root zones and the installation of new vegetation.
(C) To mitigate stormwater runoff and erosion, enhance air quality, conserve energy, and aid in abating noise, glare and heat.
(D) To encourage the use of the recommended plants in this section as well as native species and related cultivars of trees and shrubs.
(E) To promote long term plant health through proper installation methods.
(F) To promote visibility and safety.
(Ord. 1695, passed 11-8-12; Am. Ord. 1838, passed 3-10-22)