This Article establishes minimum standards for landscaping. The City encourages developers and landowners to exceed these minimums whenever possible. Compliance with the landscaping standards in this Article shall be required as part of the approval for the following activities:

1.

A development plan.

2.

A subdivision application.

3.

A PUD application.

(Ord. No. 500, § 1, 8-11-2016)

A.

Undeveloped areas . Any part of a site not used for buildings, parking, driveways or sidewalks shall be landscaped. All undeveloped building areas within partially developed commercial or industrial uses shall be landscaped with a ground cover to control dust and erosion in a manner that is not obtrusive or does not obstruct the view of others.

B.

Obstructions . No walls, buildings or other obstructions to view shall be placed in the sight distance triangle. Trees may be located within the triangle, provided that they are pruned enough to permit unobstructed vision.

(Ord. No. 500, § 1, 8-11-2016)

A.

Height . All three-yard or greater trash or refuse collection areas shall be enclosed by a six-foot-high solid wood fence or masonry wall, styled to match the material of adjacent walls or the main building on the site.

B.

Materials . Screening walls, fences or structures shall be constructed from durable materials which are architecturally compatible with the primary building on the site.

C.

Colors . Screening devices shall blend into the landscaping, and muted earth tones shall be used as opposed to bright colors.

D.

Maintenance . All walls, fences or structures shall be maintained in good condition.

(Ord. No. 500, § 1, 8-11-2016)