§ 25-2-1066. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS.  


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  • (A)

    A person constructing a building shall screen each area on a property that is used for a following activity from the view of adjacent property that is in an urban residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district:

    (1)

    off-street parking;

    (2)

    the placement of mechanical equipment;

    (3)

    storage; or

    (4)

    refuse collection.

    (B)

    A person constructing shoreline access, as that term is defined in Section 25-2-1172 ( Definitions ), shall screen the shoreline access from the view of property that is in an urban residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district. A person may comply with this Subsection by providing vegetation and tree canopy as prescribed by rule, and may supplement compliance with other screening methods prescribed by rule. The owner must maintain the screening provided under this section.

    (C)

    A person may comply with Subsection (A) by providing a yard, fence, berm, or vegetation. If a fence is provided, the height of the fence may not exceed six feet, except as otherwise permitted by Section 25-2-899 ( Fences As Accessory Uses ).

    (D)

    The owner must maintain a fence, berm, or vegetation provided under this section.

Source: Section 13-2-736(c); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20101209-075.