8.21.19 Transitional Development Standards for Non-residential Uses Bordering Residential Zones

(1) Where a lot in any business, commercial or industrial zone abuts a lot in any residential zone or use, there shall be provided a landscaped yard of at least twenty feet(20’) in width along such property line. In addition, the required setback shall increase as building height increases: the building shall be set back at least one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of building height above twenty feet (20’). (2) Screening of commercial uses adjacent to residential uses shall consist of a mixture of evergreen and deciduous trees, spaced no further than twenty-five feet (25’) on center. Sizes of trees shall be in accordance with Section 8.21.10. (3) Where a lot in any business, commercial or industrial zone abuts a residential zone or use, there shall be provided a landscaped front yard equal to the residence on the abutting property unless a stricter requirement is listed in the individual zone. (4) Any parking lot consisting of four (4) or more spaces is to be screened from adjoining properties in the residential zone or use by a masonry wall, berm or solid fence. There shall be a ten foot (10’) landscape buffer between parking areas and residential uses. (5) All building and parking lot lighting is to be arranged so that there will be no glare there from to the occupants of adjoining property in a residential zone. (6) Uses will be strictly prohibited next to a residential zone or use that involves open storage of merchandise or equipment, off-premise signs, trade or industry that is noxious or offensive by reason of emission of odor, smoke, gas, vibration or noise. (7) No overhead/bay doors are permitted in the wall of the building which faces the residential zone or use if said wall is closer than twenty-five feet (25’) to the property line. (8) All mechanical equipment (i.e., air conditioners, fans, pumps, etc.) shall be located within the building or on the roof with parapet walls. Any mechanical equipment located on the outside of the building within twenty-five feet (25’) of the nearest residential use/dwelling must have a visual/noise barrier (masonry wall), and/or landscaped berming that completely surrounds the equipment and extends at least one (1) foot above the equipment. (9) No loading docks, delivery pickup areas, etc. may be located within fifty (50) feet of a residential use/dwelling. These areas must be screened from the public's view with a six (6) foot masonry wall or solid fence. (10) No trash container shall be located closer than twenty-five feet (25’) to a residential property line. (11) Fencing between the residential and commercial uses shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height and shall be a solid wall or fence. Slatted chain link fences do not meet these requirements.