§ 68.324. Landscaping and Street Furnishings.

(a)

Parking Lot Frontage. Where parking lots occur along streets, a landscaped area in accordance with Conventional LDC standards shall be provided to minimize views of parked cars from the street and shall be permanently maintained.

(b)

Shade Trees. Broadleaf tress should predominate in parking areas and public plazas to provide shade in the summer and allow sun in the winter.

(c)

Screening Devices. Evergreen shrubs and trees should be used to screen mechanical equipment, loading areas, etc.

(d)

Pedestrian Seating Areas, Trash Receptacles and Transit Shelters. These items should be made of durable, high quality materials which visually reinforce nearby buildings.

(e)

Markers. Entry posts, columns, and/or landscaping should be installed where an internal sidewalk intersects with a public sidewalk.

(f)

Screening Loading Docks and Ground-Mounted Equipment. Loading areas, transformers, heating units and other ground-mounted equipment shall be visually screened with opaque walls or fences.

(Ord. of 5-10-1999, § 10, Doc. #32070)