(a)

Buffers are considered as permanent improvements and shall be permanently maintained in the same manner as buildings, parking facilities and utility structures. All plant material, fencing and earth berms depicted on the approved plans for any development shall be maintained or replaced to reflect the approved plans. Any degradation in the effectiveness of the approved buffer shall be considered a violation of this chapter.

(b)

Natural buffers comprised of existing plant materials shall be preserved during site construction, and conform to standards established for the district as provided herein. All such plants to be preserved shall be protected in accordance with chapter 74, Landscaping.

(Ord. No. 2008-10Z, exh. A, § 14.05, 8-25-2008; Ord. No. 2012-14, § 1, 12-10-2012; Ord. of 10-28-2019(1))