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Willoughby City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 1161

Off-Street Parking Regulations

1161.01 PURPOSE.

   Off-street parking regulations are established to achieve, among others, the following:
   (a)   To relieve congestion so streets can be utilized more fully for movement of vehicular traffic;
   (b)   To promote the safety and convenience of pedestrians and shoppers by separating parking areas and extensive car movements in the vicinity of pedestrian ways;
   (c)   To protect adjoining residential neighborhoods from on-street parking; and
   (d)   To promote the general convenience, welfare and prosperity of residential, business, service and manufacturing developments, which depend on off-street parking facilities.
   (e)   To provide enough on-site parking to accommodate the majority of traffic generated by the range of uses which might locate at the site over time.
   (f)   To prevent the creation of surplus amounts of parking spaces and reduce unnecessary amounts of impervious surface by allowing for a reduction in parking requirements where warranted.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.02 PARKING FACILITIES REQUIRED.

   Accessory off-street parking spaces shall be provided as a condition precedent to the occupancy or use of any building, structure or land in conformance with the provisions of this chapter whenever:
   (a)   A building is constructed or a new use established;
   (b)   An existing building is altered and/or there is an increase in the number of dwelling units, seating capacity and/or floor area of a building; or
   (c)   The use of an existing building or structure or use of land is changed to a use requiring more off-street parking facilities.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.03 UNITS OF MEASURE.

    In computing the number of parking spaces required by this Code, the following rules shall apply:
   (a)   Floor Area. Where floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, gross floor area shall be used for all land uses.
   (b)   Seating Capacity. Where seating capacity is the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units installed or indicated, or one seat for each twenty-four lineal inches of benches or pews, or when fixed seats are not indicated, the capacity shall be determined as being one seat for each twenty square feet of floor area of the assembly room.
   (c)   Employees. Where employees are the standard for determining parking space requirements, employees shall mean the maximum number of employees on any two successive shifts.
   (d)   Fractional Numbers. Fractional numbers shall be increased to the next whole number.
   (e)   Parking for Mixed Uses. A building occupied by two or more uses, operating normally during the same hours, shall provide spaces for not less than the sum of the parking spaces required for each use considered separately.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.

1161.04 REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES.

   The required number of off-street parking spaces for each facility or use shall be determined by application of the standards noted in Schedule 1161.04. For a use not specified in Schedule 1161.04, the Planning Commission shall apply the standard for a specified use which the Commission determines to be most similar to the proposed use.
Principal Building or Use
Minimum Spaces Required
(a) Residential Uses:
(1) One-family Dwellings
2 spaces, of which both spaces shall be enclosed except for lots of record in R50 District which shall comply with Section 1131.08(d)
(2) Two-family Dwellings
2 spaces per dwelling unit of which one space per dwelling unit shall be enclosed.
(3) Attached One-family Dwellings
2 spaces per dwelling unit of which one space per dwelling unit shall be enclosed
(4) Multi-family Units
2 spaces per dwelling unit of which one space per dwelling unit shall be enclosed
(5) Senior Citizen Housing
1 space per dwelling unit
(6) Residential in the D-B District
1 space per dwelling unit
(7) Large Group Home
1 space for every 2 beds
(8) Bed and Breakfast
1 space per guest room, plus one additional space for employee
(b) Office, Professional Service Uses:
(1) Business, Professional and Administrative Office and Services (excluding Medical and Dental), Financial Establishments
1 space per 350 square feet of floor area
(2) Medical, dental offices and clinics, including urgent care clinics:
A. Buildings with GFA of 20,000 sq. ft. or less
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor area
B. Buildings with GFA of more than 20,000 sq. ft.
1 space per 250 sq. ft. of floor area
(3) Funeral home, mortuaries
1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor area of assembly rooms or 1 space for every 4 seats, whichever is greater
(4) Hospitals
1 space for every 2 beds, plus 1 space for every 3 employees
(5) Nursing homes, convalescent homes, homes for the aged
1 space for every 4 beds
(6) Veterinary hospitals and clinics
1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for every 2 employees
(7) Assisted living facility
1 space for every 2 beds
Principal Building or Use
Minimum Spaces Required
(c) Retail/Service Uses:
(1) Retail or service uses unless specific standard given below
1 space per 300 sq. ft. of floor area
(2) Freestanding retail store with 3,000 square feet of floor area or less
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of floor area
(3) Beauty parlors and barber shops
2 spaces per beauty or barber chair
(4) Self-serve laundry
1 space for every 4 washing machines
(5) Restaurants - Table Service
1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor area or 1 space for every 2 seats of seating capacity, whichever is greater, plus one space for every delivery vehicle
(6) Restaurants-counter service when located in a shopping center(b)
10 spaces, or space per 50 sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater, plus one space for each delivery vehicle
(7) Restaurants-counter service when located as the only use in a free-standing building
20 spaces, or 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater, plus one space for each delivery vehicle
(8) Seasonal outdoor dining areas with less than 500 sq. ft. of outdoor seating area
No additional parking required
(9) Seasonal outdoor dining areas with 500 sq. ft. or more of outdoor seating area
50% of the ratio required for the indoor restaurant floor area
(10) Retail large format such as furniture and appliance; builders’ supply; showrooms of plumbers, decorators, electricians or similar treads; nursery and garden supply establishments
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of building floor area, plus 1 space per 1,000 square feet of outdoor display area
(11) Hotels and motels
1 space per guest room or suite, plus 1 space per every 2 employees
(d) Automotive Uses:
(1) Automobile sales and rental facilities
1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor area of sales room, plus 1 space for each auto service stall in the service room, plus 1 space for 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor vehicle storage/display area
(2) Gasoline service stations
1 space per employee
(3) Automobile service garage and other similar oriented businesses
2 spaces per service bay, 1 space per employee
(4) Car wash facilities
1 space per employee
Principal Building or Use
Minimum Spaces Required
(e) Commercial Entertainment/Recreation Uses:
(1) Indoor movie theaters
1 space for every 3 seats
(2) Auditoriums, stadiums and other places of public assembly
1 space for every 4 seats
(3) Dance halls, skating rinks, private clubs, lodges
1 space per 50 sq. ft. of floor area (including lounging and spectator area)
(4) Bowling alleys
6 spaces per lane
(5) Health/recreational facility
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of exercise area, including locker and equipment rooms
(6) Golf course (nine holes or more)
8 spaces per green
(7) Tennis courts
4 spaces per court
(8) Swimming pools, public and private (not associated with residences)
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of defined active recreation area, including water, lawn, deck and bathhouse
(9) Outdoor commercial recreation
1 space for every 4 seats of bleacher or stadium capacity
(f) General Commercial and Industrial Uses:
(1) Wholesale marketing and distribution of goods; storage; warehousing of goods:
A. Buildings with GFA of 20,000 sq. ft. or less
1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
B. Buildings with GFA of more than 20,000 sq. ft.
1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. of floor area
(2) Manufacturing, fabrication, research and testing laboratories, printing and publishing
1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor area of office space plus 1 space per 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area for production/assembly activities
(3) All other types of industrial uses
1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor area
(g) Educational Facilities:
(1) Elementary and Junior High Schools
2 spaces per classroom, plus 1 space for every 4 seats in the largest assembly hall
(2) Senior High Schools
1 space per 2 teachers, employees, administrators, plus 1 space per 10 students
(3) Child day care center
1 space per 8 students, based on center’s regulated maximum capacity
(4) Adult day-care facility
1 space per 10 students, based on facility’s regulated maximum capacity
 
Principal Building or Use
Minimum Spaces Required
(h) Community Facilities:
(1) Churches and other places of worship
1 space for every 4 seats of seating capacity in the principal assembly area
(2) Library, museum, community center or similar public or semipublic buildings
1 space per 500 sq.ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for every 6 seats in any assembly area
(3) Assembly hall, auditorium
1 space for every 4 seats of seating capacity
NOTES TO SCHEDULE 1161.04
(a) A minimum of five spaces is required for each facility other than a single-family or two-family dwelling.
(b) For the purpose of this section, a shopping center shall include one or more multi-tenant building(s) and/or group of buildings where the required parking spaces are provided in a shared parking lot.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.05 MODIFICATION OF STANDARDS.

    (a)   Allowance For Shared Parking. The Planning Commission may approve a development plan with a reduction in the number of parking spaces required if it can be shown that the lesser number of spaces is appropriate and consistent with these regulations under the following provisions:
      (1)   Shared On-Site Parking. In a mixed use project, when it is determined that because of varying peak demands, the uses can be adequately accommodated with a lesser number of parking spaces than what would be required based on the sum of the various uses computed separately, the Planning Commission may approve a site plan with a reduction in the required spaces. Up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the requirements for the least dominant use may be waived by the Planning Commission if the applicant can demonstrate that the peak demands for two (2) or more of the uses do not overlap.
      (2)   Off-Site Parking. When the required parking spaces for a proposed use can be accommodated on an adjacent or nearby site, arrangements can be made between the businesses and other property owners that are not normally open, used or operated during the same hours to share parking facilities in order to meet their parking requirements, provided not more than fifty percent (50%) of the required parking spaces are shared.
         A.   A shared use agreement is required in accordance with Section 1161.07(c).
         B.   Off-site parking may only be approved if the off-site lot has an excess number of spaces or if the applicant can demonstrate that the on-site and off-site uses have non-competing peak demands.
      (3)   An applicant may use the latest peak demand analyses published by the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) or other source acceptable to the Planning Commission to demonstrate the ability to share parking spaces due to varying peak demand periods.
   (b)   Reduced Standards for D-B, Downtown Business District and L-G, Lakeshore Gateway District. In recognition of the historic, compact character of buildings in the Downtown Business District and the unique layout and combination of permitted uses in the Lakeshore Gateway District, as well as the less efficient use of the floor area of those buildings, the Planning Commission may approve a development plan with a reduction in the requirements of Schedule 1161.04, Off Street Parking Spaces Required. In making a determination, the Planning Commission shall consider the following criteria.
      (1)   D-B, Downtown Business District. 
         A.   The character of the proposed use, the design of the building and the ability of the proposed use to reinforce the downtown environment.
         B.   The availability and accessibility of public parking spaces, both on-street and within public parking lots.
         C.   The availability of parking areas on adjacent sites, considering the hours of operation of the proposed use compared to adjacent uses.
         D.   The potential negative impact to the character of the downtown district if the requisite number of parking spaces are provided.
      (2)   L-G, Lakeshore Gateway District.
         A.   The character of the proposed use, the design of the building and the ability of the proposed use to improve the area.
         B.   The availability of parking areas on adjacent sites, considering the hours of operation of the proposed use compared to adjacent uses.
         C.   The overall plan does not interfere with the existing residential uses in the district.
   (c)   Additional Factors for Reduced Standards Citywide. Off-street parking requirements may be reduced based on the provisions of this section.
      (1)   A reduction of up to ten percent (10%) of the number of required parking spaces may be permitted administratively when the applicant demonstrates that the reduction in parking will not impact adjacent uses.
      (2)   The Planning Commission may approve a reduction in required parking spaces by up to forty percent 40%) as a conditional use in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1109, when the applicant demonstrates in a parking study prepared by a traffic consultant or in parking data from comparable sites provided that:
         A.   The use of transit, demand management programs, and/or special characteristics of the customer, client, employee or resident population will reduce expected vehicle use and parking space demand for this development, as compared to the minimum City parking requirements, and
         B.   The reduction in parking will not impact adjacent uses.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.06 DEFERRED CONSTRUCTION OF REQUIRED SPACES.

   If the number of parking spaces required in Schedule 1161.04 is substantially larger than the number anticipated by the applicant and the applicant provides sufficient evidence that supports the reduced parking needs, a site plan may be approved with a lesser number of parking spaces provided:
   (a)   That the total number of spaces initially provided shall not be less than seventy percent (70%) of the spaces required by Schedule 1161.04.
   (b)   That suitable area(s) are reserved for the construction of the balance of the total number of spaces otherwise required by Schedule 1161.04 and shall be illustrated on the site plan in locations and with landscaping in full compliance with this Code.
   (c)   That Planning Commission, upon reevaluation of the project's parking needs, may at any time direct that some or all of the land banked spaces be constructed.
   (d)   That any additional parking shall be provided according to the approved site plan and only after approval of the construction plans by the City engineer.
      (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.07 LOCATION OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES.

   In addition to specific requirements contained in each district regulation, the location of off-street parking facilities shall further be regulated according to the following provisions.
   (a)   Residential Districts and Uses. Parking spaces required for dwelling units shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling unit served except in multi-family developments where non-enclosed parking spaces are not required to be on the same lot or Envelope Lot. (Ord. 2010-149. Passed 12-7-10.)
   (b)   Non-Residential Uses. Parking spaces required for purposes other than dwelling units shall be located within 400 feet of the use measured along lines of public access to the property and shall be located on the same lot as the use served, unless otherwise permitted according to subsection (c) hereof.
   (c)   Ownership of Lots. A lot shall not be used to provide the parking requirements for an institution, business, commercial or industrial use unless it is under the same ownership as the use to which it is accessory, or unless it is approved by the Planning Commission.
      (1)   Parking spaces at an off-site location, regardless of ownership, may be approved under the following conditions:
         A.   Pedestrian connections shall be provided to ensure safe, convenient walking between uses and parking, including safe, well-marked pedestrian crossings, signage, and adequate lighting.
         B.   Pedestrians shall not be required to cross a major street to access off-site parking facilities except at a signalized intersection along a clearly delineated pedestrian pathway.
      (2)   The allowance for parking spaces at an off-site location shall be restricted by an instrument of record describing the premises for which the parking is provided and assuring the retention of such parking so long as required by this Planning and Zoning Code.
      (3)   If the conditions for such off-site parking become null and void and/or the parking arrangement is discontinued, this will constitute a zoning violation for any use approved expressly with such agreement. The applicant or property owner must then provide written notification of the change to the Zoning Enforcement Official and, within 60 days of that notice, provide a remedy satisfactory to the Commission to provide adequate parking.
   (d)   No parking of a motor vehicle shall be permitted nor shall any person park a motor vehicle in a landscaped front, side or rear yard area and no motor vehicle shall be parked within twenty (20) feet of a public right-of-way, except in the D-B District. (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.08 OFF-STREET WAITING SPACES FOR DRIVE-THRU FACILITIES.

   Drive-thru establishments and other establishments which by their nature create lines of customers waiting to be served within automobiles shall provide off-street waiting areas, on the same lot as the use, in addition to the required number of parking spaces specified in Schedule 1161.04, in accordance with the following requirements:
   (a)   Commercial establishments such as banks, drive-thru restaurants and other similar facilities with service windows or service entrances shall provide a minimum of ten waiting spaces, but not less than five spaces per window or stall when there are two or more windows or stalls.
   (b)   Automatic car wash facilities where a chain conveyor or other similar method is used to move the vehicle through the structure shall provide no fewer than twenty-five waiting spaces.
   (c)   Self-serve car wash facilities shall provide no fewer than four waiting spaces per stall.
   (d)   Gasoline stations shall provide no fewer than two waiting spaces per accessible side of a gasoline pump island.
   (e)   In any case, there shall not be within the public right-of-way vehicles waiting for service at such drive-in or drive-thru facilities.
   (f)   Off-street waiting spaces, which includes the space for the vehicle being waited upon at the service window, shall be clearly delineated on the development plan.
      (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.09 REGULATIONS FOR ACCESS DRIVES.

   The location, width and number of entrance and exit access drives to accessory parking spaces shall be in accordance with the following:
   (a)   Location. Access drives shall be located in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with the use of adjacent residential property and flow of traffic on adjacent streets, and to avoid undue interference with pedestrian access to street corners. Access drives on corner lots shall be located as far from the street intersection as practicable. For parking areas having a capacity of ten or more vehicles, the center line of the driveway apron shall be located not less than seventy-five feet from the nearest street intersection right of way line.
   (b)   Number of Drives.
      (1)   Parking areas having a capacity of twenty (20) spaces or less shall have at least one (1) single-lane driveway.
      (2)   Parking areas having a capacity of more than twenty (20) spaces shall be permitted one (1) two-way access drive or a pair of one-way drives. For lots with more than 150 feet of frontage on one street, one (1) additional two-way drive or pair of one-way drives may be permitted.
      (3)   Driveways shall not exceed three (3) lanes in width.
   (c)   Width. The width of access drives for multi-family dwellings and non-residential uses shall be not less than ten (10) feet per exit lane and fifteen (15) feet per entrance lane and shall have a total width of not more than thirty-six (36) feet, measured at the property line. Single-family and two-family residential uses shall have an access drive with a minimum width of eight (8) feet.
   (d)   Radius. The radius of the edge of the driveway apron shall be at least thirty (30) feet so that a vehicle may enter from or exit onto the curb lane without obstructing vehicles in other traffic lanes.
   (e)   Board Approval. Access driveway locations shall be approved by the Ingress- Egress Board after consideration of each of the above factors.
      (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.10 OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS.

   Off-street loading spaces shall be provided and maintained for all business, service, commercial and industrial buildings in compliance with the following regulations:
   (a)   All loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the use served and no part of any required yard, off-street parking area, or access drive thereto, shall be used for loading or unloading purposes.
   (b)   Access to truck loading and unloading space shall be provided directly from a public street or alley or from a right-of-way that will not interfere with public convenience and that will permit the orderly and safe movement of trucks.
   (c)   Streets, sidewalks, alleys or other public rights-of-way or other public property shall not be used for loading purposes nor shall vehicles be parked on such areas during loading and unloading.
   (d)   Off-street loading spaces shall not be used for repair or servicing of motor vehicles.
      (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.11 IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS.

      All off-street parking and loading facilities including entrances, exits, maneuvering areas, waiting spaces, and parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
   (a)   Parking Space Dimensions. Each off-street parking space, open or enclosed, shall have an area of not less than 162 square feet (measuring nine (9) feet by eighteen (18) feet) exclusive of access drives or aisles. When such parking space is adjacent to a landscaped area or sidewalk that has a width greater than six (6) feet, the parking space shall have a minimum area of 153 square feet (measuring nine (9) feet by seventeen (17) feet).
   (b)   Handicapped Parking Spaces. Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided according to the ADA or other applicable requirements.
   (c)   Waiting Space Dimensions. Each off-street waiting space for a drive-thru facility shall have an area not less than 144 square feet (measuring eight feet by eighteen feet) exclusive of access drives and parking aisles and shall not interfere with parking or circulation.
   (d)   Circulation Aisles. The minimum width for a circulation aisle shall be:
      (1)   Twenty-two (22) feet for 90° perpendicular parking on a double loaded aisle;
      (2)   Eighteen (18) feet for 60° parking and a one-way aisle;
      (3)   Thirteen feet (13) for 45° parking and a one-way aisle.
      (4)   Circulation aisles having a width less than twenty-two (22) feet shall be one-way aisles.
   (e)   Paving. All parking spaces, except those provided in conjunction with one and two-family dwellings, and loading spaces shall be improved with bituminous, concrete or equivalent paved surfacing including permeable pavement alternative, unless otherwise waived by the Planning Commission. The owner shall, at his own expense, maintain the surface, and repair any disintegration of the surface by patching or resealing when such disintegration takes place.
   (f)   Drainage. All parking areas shall be graded, drained, and provided with adequate drainage facilities so that the adjacent properties and rights-of-way including public sidewalks shall not be subject to flooding by run-off water from the proposed parking area. All drainage plans must be approved by the City Engineer according to Section 1161.13.
   (g)   Lighting. Parking areas shall be thoroughly illuminated whenever necessary to protect the public safety. All lighting used to illuminate such parking areas shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from adjoining Residential Districts and streets, and shall not be of excessive brightness or cause a glare hazardous to pedestrians or auto drivers. No open light sources such as the stringing of light bulbs shall be permitted.
   (h)   Curbs and Wheel/Bumper Guards. All sides of parking areas of five (5) cars or more which abut a public right-of-way shall be defined by curbing, wheel guards, or by fencing in compliance with the regulations for fences in Section 1161.12. Additional curbing, wheel guards or bumper guards, as may be necessary, shall be provided in connection with any off-street parking area of five (5) cars or more to define parking areas, contain the cars on sloping surfaces, and to prevent bumper overhang or other encroachment into the required aisles and spaces.
   (i)   Marking. Any off-street parking area of five or more parking spaces shall indicate the location or each parking space, the location of handicapped spaces and the location and direction or movement along the driveways providing access thereto by painting upon the surface, by raised directional signs, or by markers or other similar measures placed in the surface.
   (j)   Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 1163.
   (k)   Maintenance. A parking lot or loading space shall be maintained in a manner to keep it as free as practicable from rubbish, paper and other loose particles, and snow and ice shall be promptly removed by the operator. All adjacent sidewalks shall be kept free from dirt, ice, sleet and snow and in a safe condition for use by pedestrians. All signs, markers or any other methods used to indicate direction of traffic movement and location of parking and/or loading spaces shall be maintained in a neat and legible condition. Any walls, trees and shrubbery, as well as surfacing of the parking lot, shall be maintained in good condition throughout its use for parking purposes. All exposed concrete walls shall be painted or finished.
      (Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.12 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING.

   All development subject to site plan review shall include the following required landscaping for parking lots.
   (a)   Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: For parking areas in any district designed to accommodate twenty or more vehicles, a minimum of five percent (5%) of the parking lot shall be planted as landscaped island areas, developed and distributed throughout the parking lot so as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement. Each landscaped island shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in any horizontal dimension and shall provide at least one major shade tree have a clear trunk height of at least six feet and a minimum caliper of two inches. Shrub plantings adjacent to a building along the perimeter of the parking lot, or in any part of a yard, shall not be counted as interior landscaping. For the purpose of this section the area of a parking lot shall be the total vehicular surface area including circulation aisles.
   (b)   Additional Plantings along Public Streets: Whenever parking areas consisting of five (5) spaces or more are located such that the parked cars will be visible from a public street, landscaping, in addition to the interior landscaping required in subsection (a) hereof, shall be planted and maintained between the street and the parking lot. Such landscaping shall be a minimum height of two and one-half (2 ½) feet, located adjacent to the parking lot and shall be placed to effectively obscure a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the parking area.
   (c)   Screening of Parking Lots Abutting Residences in Residential Districts: Parking areas accommodating five (5) or more vehicles for non-one-family uses abutting one-family residential lots in a Residential District, shall be screened from view from such properties through landscaping or ornamental walls or fences, to promote harmony with the adjacent development.
      (1)   Screening shall consist of one or any combination of the following:
         A.   A dense vegetative planting incorporating trees and/or shrubs of a variety which shall be equally effective in winter and summer.
         B.   A nonliving opaque structure such as a solid masonry wall, solidly constructed decorated fence, or louvered fence.
         C.   A landscaped mound or berm.
      (2)   The height of screening shall be in accordance with the following:
         A.   Visual screening walls, fences or mounds and fences in combination shall be a minimum of six (6) feet high in order to accomplish the desired screening effect.
         B.   Vegetation shall be planted with such minimum height to assure that the required six (6) feet screening effect shall be achieved not later than twelve (12) months after the initial installation.
      (3)   All screening shall be free of advertising or other signs, except for directional signs and other signs for the efficient flow of vehicles.
      (4)   The required landscaping shall be maintained in healthy condition by the current owner and replaced when necessary. Replacement material shall conform to the original intent of the landscape plan.
      (5)   Materials used in any ornamental wall or fence shall be compatible with the character of the proposed development and abutting properties.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)

1161.13 DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.

   Any off-street parking area, loading area, aisle, or driveway which is constructed, reconstructed or changed as to location, materials, or drainage facilities requires the submission of a development plan according to the procedures specified in Section 1109.04.
(Ord. 2020-21. Passed 2-18-20.)