§ 126-10. Buffers between dissimilar land uses.

Where a nonresidential zoning district abuts a residential zoning district, and where such areas will not be entirely visually screened by an intervening building or structure from the abutting property, the abutting property line shall be provided by the nonresidential property if applying for new construction with a buffer consisting of the following:

(a)

A landscaped buffer strip shall consist of trees with understory evergreen shrubs and groundcovers within a minimum five-foot wide landscaped strip.

(b)

Trees with a minimum height of 12 feet shall be planted at a maximum average spacing of 20 feet on center.

(c)

Evergreen shrubs at a minimum of 24 to 36 inches high at time of planting may be used as a buffer and shall form a continuous screen between the dissimilar land uses within one year after planting.

(d)

Groundcovers shall be planted as understory to the trees and shrubs within the landscaped buffer strip.

(e)

Where site limits or constraints do not allow the five-foot wide landscaped buffer strip, provide a six-foot high wall or approved fence with a life expectancy of at least ten years. Vines may be used in conjunction with fences, screens or walls, in order to soften blank wall conditions.

(Ord. No. 2016-4042, § 1, 10-19-16)