(a)

Unenclosed areas. Any unenclosed use as may be required by this chapter to be landscaped in accordance with this subsection shall provide a fence, wall, screen or landscaping buffer sufficient enough to obscure the uses from the view of abutting properties lying in residential districts or from the public right-of-way. Specific screening requirements as stated in the zoning district definitions must be met unless alternative screening devices have been approved by the planning and zoning board.

(b)

Approval by the planning and zoning commission. Plans and site design for the installation of required fences, walls or landscaping shall be reviewed by the planning and zoning board prior to the issuance of a building permit for the uses as are required by this chapter to be provided with such fences, walls or landscaping.

(c)

Maintenance. Any fencing or landscaping installed in accordance with this section shall be maintained in good order to achieve the objective of this section. Failure to maintain fencing or to replace dead or diseased landscaping shall be considered a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1974-C, § 90.19, 9-17-74)