Buffer strips, screening, shade trees and landscaping shall
be used to achieve the following:
A. The maximum harmony possible between land uses and land users.
B. The reduction of glare, noise and pollution levels.
C. The reduction of the volume of stormwater runoff required to be carried
away from the site.
D. A safer means of controlling access to and from public streets.
E. A safer functional pattern for on-site traffic circulation and circulation
between connected but separate uses.
F. Improved protection of privacy and property rights.
G. Improved protection of the quality of the environment.
H. The provision of areas of shade which reduce temperature and energy
costs during hot weather.
I. The provision for natural wind screens which protect from exposure
and reduce energy costs during cold weather.
J. The creation of a more visually pleasing site which contributes to
the maintenance of an attractive community in which to live and work.
K. The preservation of some land in a natural state to offset the monotony
of continuous pavement and to improve the quality of the urban scene.
L. The protection of environmentally sensitive areas.
M. A means to conceal service and trash collection areas from public
view.
N. A means to generally preserve the amenities within public areas which
provide some relief from the adverse affects of stress engendered
by ever-increasing urbanization.
The continued maintenance of all site improvements shall be
enforced by the Zoning Officer, who shall notify the property owner
that a violation exists and that 60 days is given to correct the violation.