The intent of this section is to create a visual
cohesiveness and unity for the commercial frontage through enhancement
of building facades and streetscape improvements; to eliminate the
effect of blighting influences which detract from the appearance and
marketability of the district and negatively affect the image of the
Township; to enhance the economic viability of the businesses in the
district; to encourage additional private investment in the business
district; and to create a physical environment, image, and "sense
of place" which will encourage additional retail and commercial activity
in the district.
It is the intent of this section to protect
the natural resources of the community by requiring a Township permit
to be issued by the Department of Community Development prior to the
start of construction or modification to land areas.
All developed portions of a site requiring site
plan approval shall conform to the general landscaping standards as
outlined in the Downtown Development Authority's approved landscape
plan for the Macomb Street District dated June 14, 1999, and as may
be amended (see exhibit attached).
Maintenance is an important concern to all living things, particularly plant materials in their first year of establishment. To ensure that newly planted vegetation survives and serves the purpose of the chapter and to be neat, healthy and orderly, and that the individual shall comply with the maintenance standards as found in Article
13, §
285-13.4D, entitled "Installation and maintenance," of Chapter
285, Zoning.
A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development for Township review. All landscape material shall comply with the standards outlined in Article
13, §
285-13.4A, entitled "Standards for landscape materials," of Chapter
285, Zoning.
A permit is required for landscaping in the
right-of-way and is to be issued by the Department of Community Development.
Two copies of the permit application, site plan, and one copy of the
license (when applicable) are to be included when submitting an application
for review.