[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.
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Exception. The above requirements shall not apply to development
within the "CC" District.
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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:
[Ord. No. 7345, 1-8-2024]
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.
The setbacks and screening in this Subsection may be reduced or not required under the planned development procedure in Article IV, Division 11 of this Chapter provided the development is on Delmar Boulevard between Kingsland Avenue and the eastern municipal limits, the broadly described boundaries of the University City Loop special business district established in Section 120.900.
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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]
[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.