[R.O. 2011 §34-60.1; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
General.
1. 
Landscaping required by this Chapter shall mean living plants in a combination of trees, shrubs, and/or ground cover.
2. 
Unless otherwise stated in this Chapter, all size specifications for plant materials shall be based upon the time of planting. When caliper is specified for tree planting, the caliper of the tree trunk shall be measured at twelve (12) inches above the ground level.
B. 
Planting Types.
1. 
Canopy trees. A self-supporting woody, deciduous plant having not less than a two and one-half (2½) inch caliper and reaches a mature height of not less than twenty (20) feet and a mature spread of not less than fifteen (15) feet.
2. 
Ornamental trees. A self-supporting woody, deciduous plant having not less than a one and one-half (1½) inch caliper and normally attains a mature height of at least fifteen (15) feet and usually has one (1) main stem or trunk and many branches. Several species may appear to have several stems or trunks.
3. 
Evergreen trees. A tree having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year and having a height of not less than six (6) feet and maturing to a height of not less than twenty (20) feet.
4. 
Shrub. A self-supporting woody, perennial plant (deciduous or evergreen) of low to medium height characterized by multiple stems and branches continuous from its base and having a height of not less than two (2) feet and normally maturing to a height of not more than ten (10) feet.
5. 
Ground cover. Plants, other than turf grass, normally reaching an average maximum height of not more than twenty-four (24) inches at maturity.
[R.O. 2011 §34-60.2; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997; Ord. No. 7003 §1, 12-14-2015]
A. 
In situations where a non-residential use is established abutting or adjacent to residentially zoned property, the developer of the non-residential use shall provide the following screening within the required rear and/or side yard building setback areas:
1. 
Within this setback, there shall be a landscaped buffer area not less than ten (10) feet in width planted with one (1) evergreen tree for every twenty (20) lineal feet of common property line. In addition, combinations of canopy trees, ornamental trees and shrubs shall be provided as approved by the Zoning Administrator, provided that such landscaping will effectively screen the non-residential uses from the view of the abutting residential zoned properties.
2. 
In addition, there shall be placed at the property line a neat, clean and maintained sight-proof fence or wall having a minimum height of six (6) feet but not more than eight (8) feet. Where a loading area or access drive thereto is within thirty-five (35) feet of residentially zoned property, the fence shall be eight (8) feet in height.
Exception. The above requirements shall not apply to development within the "CC" District.
B. 
In situations where a residential subdivision (more than three (3) lots) or other multiple dwelling unit development is constructed on a site that is abutting or adjacent to commercial or an "IC" zoned lot, the developer of the residential subdivision or development shall provide the following increase in setbacks and screening:
1. 
The minimum setback for the principal residential buildings shall be increased by ten (10) feet along the common property line separating the residential and commercial or "IC" Zoning District. A permanent buffer strip of a minimum of ten (10) feet shall be established adjacent to and parallel to said common property line(s). This strip shall be indicated on the approved subdivision plat and/or development plan and annotated with the following statement: "This strip is reserved for landscape screening. The placement of buildings or other structures hereon is prohibited."
2. 
Within this buffer strip, there shall be a landscaped area planted with one (1) evergreen tree for every twenty (20) lineal feet of common property line. In addition, combinations of canopy trees, ornamental trees and shrubs shall be provided as approved by the Zoning Administrator, provided that such landscaping will effectively screen the non-residential uses from the view of the abutting residential zoned properties.
3. 
In addition, there shall be placed at the property line a neat, clean and maintained sight-proof fence or wall having a minimum height of six (6) feet, but not more than eight (8) feet.
C. 
In situations where a multi-family residential use, including a townhouse apartment, garden apartment, or elevator apartment development, is established abutting or adjacent to a property in the "SR" or "LR" Zoning District, the developer of the multifamily residential use shall provide the following screening within the required rear and/or side yard building setback areas:
1. 
Within this setback, there shall be a landscaped buffer area of not less ten (10) feet in width planted with one (1) evergreen tree for every twenty (20) lineal feet of common property line. In addition, combinations of canopy trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs shall be provided as approved by the Zoning Administrator, provided that such landscaping will effectively screen the multi-family residential uses from the view of the abutting "SR" or "LR" zoned property.
2. 
In situations where the requirements set forth in Subsection (c)(1) do not effectively screen the multi-family residential uses from the adjacent residential properties, there shall be placed at the property line a neat, clean and maintained sight-proof fence or wall having a height of six (6) feet as otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator.
[R.O. 2011 §34-60.3; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
Major mechanical and electrical systems should be located within the building envelope, if possible. In situations where this is not possible, the following screening standards shall apply to all building mechanical and electrical equipment located outdoors.
Exception. Air-conditioning units associated with individual residential dwellings.
1. 
Ground-mounted equipment. Exterior equipment may be located at ground level, or depressed below ground level, so that the maximum height does not exceed eight (8) feet. The equipment shall not be visible between the ground level and six (6) feet above ground level of any street adjoining the property or from adjacent properties. Screening may be achieved with a wall that is consistent with and/or complementary to the exterior material of the principal building or with dense landscaping. In no case shall ground-mounted building equipment be located between the principal building and a public right-of-way or private street.
2. 
Roof-mounted equipment. All rooftop building service equipment shall not be visible between the ground level and six (6) feet above ground level of any street adjoining the property or from adjacent properties. All mechanical equipment shall be screened by an integral element of the architectural design of the building or a separate permanently installed screen which harmonizes with the building in terms of material, color, size and shape. Rooftop equipment shall be permitted, without screening, if it is of a low profile design and in a location on the roof which is not visible between the ground level and six (6) feet above ground level of any street adjoining the property or from adjacent properties.
[R.O. 2011 §34-60.4; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
For all non-residential developments, outside storage of rubbish and garbage shall be in suitable, covered containers and shall be located so that such containers cannot be seen from adjacent streets or properties. Where such containers cannot be so located, the containers shall be screened from view from all four (4) sides with a masonry fence (brick, stone, or textured and pigmented concrete, with an opaque gate made of metal or wood, but excluding chain link or wire) having a minimum height of six (6) feet but not more than eight (8) feet.
B. 
For all residential developments, outside storage of rubbish and garbage shall be in suitable, covered containers and shall be located so that such containers cannot be seen from adjacent streets or properties. In multi-family developments having shared outside trash storage containers, such containers shall be screened from view from all four (4) sides with a sight-proof fence or wall, consistent with the architectural character of the multi-family dwellings. Chain-link fences, with opaque slat inserts, shall not be permitted for this purpose.
C. 
Exceptions To Screening Requirements.
1. 
Outside rubbish, garbage and dumpster containers located adjacent to alleys are exempt from screening requirements.
2. 
Outside rubbish and garbage containers associated with single-family and two-family dwellings are exempt from screening requirements.
[R.O. 2011 §34-60.5; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
See Article VII.
[R.O. 2011 §34-60.6; Ord. No. 6139 §1(Exh. A (part)), 1997]
A. 
Immediately upon planting, all trees shall conform to the American Standard for Nurserymen, published by the American Association of Nurserymen, Inc., as revised from time to time.
B. 
All new landscaped areas shall be installed prior to the occupancy or use of the building or premises; or if the time of the season or weather conditions are not conductive to planting, the Zoning Administrator may authorize a delay for such planting up to six (6) months after occupancy or use of the buildings or premises. Dead plant materials shall be replaced in a timely fashion with living plant material, taking into consideration the season of the year, and shall have at least the same quantity and quality of landscaping as initially approved.
C. 
All landscaping and screening shall be maintained in a healthy, neat, trimmed, clean and weed-free condition. The ground surface of landscaped areas shall be covered with either grass and/or other types of pervious ground cover located beneath and surrounding the trees and shrubs.
D. 
Any required landscaped area, greater than three hundred (300) square feet in area, shall be provided with an underground irrigation system or be provided with a potable water supply within one hundred fifty (150) feet of said landscaped areas.