[Amended by Ord. No. 97-13]
Ornamental landscape structures are permitted as accessory structures to a principal use. In conjunction with a nonresidential use or a multifamily use, ornamental landscape structures shall be placed only in accordance with the approved site plan. In conjunction with a single-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling, ornamental landscape structures are permitted subject to the following requirements:
A. Ornamental landscape structures may be located in the minimum required front yard area specified for the zone, provided that such structures do not exceed three feet in height, except as indicated herein for lampposts.
B. Ornamental landscape structures not exceeding six feet in height may be located outside of the front yard area but no closer than five feet to a side or rear property line.
C. Ornamental landscape structures exceeding six feet in height shall adhere to the minimum yard requirements and the maximum height requirements for accessory structures.
D. A lamppost and its luminaire may be erected to a maximum height of eight feet in the front yard area of a single-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling. If such a lamppost is located within eight feet of the intersection of the driveway line and the street line, then the lamppost and luminaire shall not have a horizontal cross section of more than four inches wide measured between three feet and six feet above the ground level. If the lamppost is mounted on stanchion which is located within eight feet of the intersection of the driveway and street line, the stanchion shall not exceed a height of three feet.
E. Exterior lighting shall conform to the applicable performance standards of §
95-7.21C(11), Glare, and §
95-7.21C(12), Lighting and illumination.
F. The total lot coverage for all ornamental landscape structures on a lot shall not exceed 2% of the total lot area.
G. Entry posts or stanchions constructed on either side of a driveway entrance to a street may be constructed with a wing wall extension. The wing wall and stanchion(s) on any one side of the driveway shall not exceed a length of 15 feet and shall be located wholly within the lot lines of the property. When located within a front yard, the wall height shall not exceed three feet.