[Amended 3-5-1991 by Ord. No. 177; 1-5-1998 by Ord. No.
221; 12-15-1998 by Ord. No. 231; 2-6-2001 by Ord. No. 256]
Generally, landscaping shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 160, Subdivision and Land Development, and this article, and shall encompass the following:
A.
All of property.
B.
Street trees.
C.
Other trees, including tree protection.
D.
Building integration with land.
E.
Sidewalk and driveway areas.
F.
Berms and planting beds.
G.
Walls and fencing.
H.
Natural and man-made site features.
I.
Screening ad buffering within the required buffer
planting strip.
J.
Screening of mechanical equipment and trash storage
areas.
K.
View enhancement.
L.
Pedestrian spaces such as courtyards, plazas and building
entrances.
A.
Screening along property line adjoining other zoning
districts.
(1)
Width of buffer planting strip. The width of the buffer planting
strip shall conform to the following table:
[Amended 8-25-2015 by Ord. No. 367; 12-22-2015 by Ord. No. 370]
|
District That Adjoins Side or Rear Property Line
| |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
District for Which Requirements Are Given
|
Residential R-1 to R-4
(feet)
|
Residential R-A, R-AH, R-PRD, R-MHD
(feet)
|
Commercial C-1, C-2
(feet)
|
Industrial LI, PIP
(feet)
| |
|
Residential2
| |||||
|
Residential R-1 to R-41
|
0
|
30
|
30/50
|
50
| |
|
Residential R-A, R-AH, R-PRD, R-MHD
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
50
| |
|
Nonresidential2
| |||||
|
Commercial
| |||||
|
C-1
|
30
|
30
|
0
|
0
| |
|
C-2
|
30/50
|
30
|
0
|
0
| |
|
PBP
|
50
|
30
|
15
|
15
| |
|
Industrial LI, PIP, SU
|
50
|
50
|
15
|
0
| |
|
R-PLO
|
30/50
|
30
|
0
|
0
| |
|
M/I
|
25/30
|
30
|
15
|
15
| |
|
CCRC
|
50
|
30
|
0
|
30
| |
|
CVOD
|
50
|
30
|
0
|
0
| |
|
LROD
|
50
|
50
|
15
|
0
| |
|
RMOD
|
50
|
30
|
0
|
0
| |
|
NOTES:
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|---|---|---|
|
1
|
In the case of a conditional use, the width of boundary planting
shall be 25 feet, no matter what district it may adjoin, including
R-1 to R-4.
| |
|
2
|
Refer to § 160-50C, Landscaping of parking and loading areas, in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for additional screening and buffering requirements.
| |
|
3
|
Refer to the provisions of each zoning district for complete
details.
| |
(2)
Planting in buffer strip. Buffer planting strip of yard space which is landscaped for the full width and on which is placed a screen of sufficient density and of sufficient height to constitute an effective screen and give a maximum protection and immediate visual screening to an abutting property in accordance with § 160-50 of Chapter 160, Subdivision and Land Development. The required screen shall be permanently maintained and shall constitute a planting of dense evergreens or a compact hedge or, where otherwise specifically designated by this chapter, an appropriate wall, fence suitable planting or combination thereof. All planting shall comply with the provisions of the Township Code, Chapter 160, Subdivision and Land Development. If natural buffering exists, it may be incorporated in the planting plan.
(3)
Screening of mechanical equipment and trash
storage areas not enclosed in a structure. All mechanical equipment
not enclosed in a structure shall be fully and completely screened
from view in a manner compatible with the architectural and landscaping
style of the remainder of the lot. Such screening shall be subject
to site plan and architectural review by the Township.
