HomeMy WebLinkAbout1081 06-09-1992ORDINANCE NO. 1081
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 347, THE COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, BY REPEALING
SECTION 10 "OPEN STORAGE AND SCREENING REGULATIONS" AND
REPLACING SECTION 10 WITH "LANDSCAPING, SCREENING AND
OUTDOOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Euless Zoning Ordinance currently has only two zoning districts
that require landscaping; and,
WHEREAS, landscaping is an integral part in aiding in the stabilization of the
environment's ecological balance; and,
WHEREAS, in order to safeguard and enhance property values, preserve the econom-
ic base attracted to the City by such factors, as well as preserving and pro-
tecting the unique identity and environment of the City; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Euless, Texas, to
concur with the Planning and Zoning Commission and amend the Zoning Ordinance to
require landscaping with all new development other than one or two - family
dwelling district uses.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY "OF EULESS. TEXAS;
SECTION 1
THAT, Section 10 - "Open Storage and Screening Regulations" be replaced with
"Landscaping, Screening and Outdoor Storage Requirements" in the Zoning Ordi-
nance to read as set forth in Exhibit "A ".
SECTION 2
THAT, Section 11 - "General Definitions" be amended to include the definitions
as set forth in Exhibit "B ".
SECTION 3
THAT, Section 7 -1002 (60) "Specific Use Schedule" be amended to require a
Specific Use Permit for any outside sales, storage or display in the C -2 zoning
district that is not specifically authorized by the C -2 zoning district. Said
section to be amended by adding the following wording:
[7b"
PERMISSIVIE DISTRICT
(60) Outside sales, storage or display C -2
not specifically authorized by the
zoning district regulations
SECTION 4
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this
ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or
section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid
judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitution-
ality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, para-
graphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by
the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such uncon-
stitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION 5
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. Any person, firm or corporation violating the terms and
provisions of this ordinance, or the amendments to the comprehensive zoning
ordinance of the City of Euless hereby made, shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
meanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be liable to a fine in an amount not
to exceed Two- thousand dollars ($2,000.00) and each day such violation shall
continue or be permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Any
amendment to the general penalty provision found in the comprehensive zoning
ordinance of the City of Euless, as amended, shall be deemed to automatically
amend this penalty provision in conformity therewith.
SECTION 6
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and publication as provided by the Euless City Charter and the laws
of the State of Texas.
PRESENTED AND GIVEN ON FIRST AND FINAL READING at a regular meeting of the
Euless City Council on the 9th day of June, 1992, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays,
and 0 abstentions.
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ATTEST:
Susan Crim, CNC, City Secretary
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 2
EXHIBIT "A"
SECTION 10 - LANDSCAPING, SCREENING & OUTDOOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Section 10 -101 Purpose and Intent:
The purpose and intent of this Section is as follows:
(1) Stabilizing Ecological Balance: To aid in stabilizing the environment's
ecological balance by contributing to the processes of air purification,
oxygen regeneration, ground water recharge, and storm water runoff retarda-
tion, while at the same time aiding in noise, glare and heat abatement;
(2) Retention of Native Vegetation: To ensure that the local stock of native
trees and vegetation is retained and replenished;
(3) Adequate Light and Air: To assist in providing adequate light and air and
in preventing overcrowding of land;
(4) Visual Buffering: To provide visual buffering and enhance the beauti-
fication of the City;
(5) Enhancement of Property Values: To safeguard and enhance property values
and to protect public and private investment;
(6) Economic Base: To preserve and protect the unique identity and environment
of the City and to preserve the economic base attracted to the City by such
factors;
(7) Conservation: To conserve energy; and
(8) Protection: To protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
Section 10 -102 Applicability:
Except as otherwise provided below, these regulations shall apply to all land
within the City. Such landscaping standards shall become applicable at such
times as an application for a Building Permit is made. These requirements
remain with any subsequent owner.
(1) Exemptions: These requirements shall not apply to Building Permits for the
following:
(a) Single family or duplex residences;
(b) Land in Planned Development districts;
(c) Substantial restoration within a period of twelve (12) months for a
building which has been damaged by fire, explosion, flood, tornado,
riot or calamity of any kind;
(d) Remodeling as long as the front and side exterior walls of the build-
ing remain in the same position;
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 3
(2) Prior Approvals: Where a specific landscape plan has been approved prior
to the effective date of this Ordinance, the landscaping requirements of
the City in effect at the time of such approval shall apply.
Section 10 -103 Landscaping Standards:
(1) Area Required: On all lots, not less than fifteen percent (157) of the
area of the street yard shall be landscaped area. All of the required
landscaped area shall be located in the street yard and parking lots;
(2) Trees Required: At least one (1) large tree of at least three (3) inches
in diameter and twelve (12) feet in initial height shall be provided as
follows:
(a) Street Yards Less than 10,000 sq. ft.: In street yards of less than
ten thousand (10,000) square feet, one (1) tree per one thousand
(1,000) square feet, or fraction thereof, of street yard;
(b) Street Yards More than 10,000 sq. ft.: In street yards of more than
ten thousand (10,000) square feet, ten (10) trees plus one (1) tree
per two thousand (2,000) square feet, or fraction thereof, of street
yard area over ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
(c) Credit for Existing Trees: An existing or planted tree of at least
six (6) inches in diameter and at least fifteen (15) feet in height
shall be considered as two (2) trees for purposes of satisfying this
requirement. All newly planted trees shall be planted in permeable
area of not less than three (3) feet in diameter;
(d) Ornamental Trees: In lieu of one (1) large tree, two (2) small trees
(as listed on the plant list contained herein) may be used. Said
small trees shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height at the time
of planting.
(3) Shrubbery Required: Not less than one (1) shrub shall be required for
every 50 square feet of the area required to be landscaped. Placement of
such shrubbery shall be taken into consideration as to the plant at full
maturity, and be located so as not to conflict with vehicular or pedestrian
traffic visibility;
(4) Ground Cover Required: Not less than 107 of the landscape shall be main-
tained in groundcover. The remaining landscaped area shall be maintained
in lawn grasses and mulch used around bedding plants, shrubs and trees.
All groundcover areas shall be kept clear of weeds and undergrowth;
(5) Parking Lots and Vehicular Use Areas: A minimum amount of the total area
of all vehicular use areas shall be devoted to landscaped islands, peninsu-
las or medians;
(a) Street Yard Area: The minimum total area in such islands, peninsulas
and medians in the street yard shall be ninety (90) square feet for
each twelve (12) parking spaces. Landscape islands, peninsulas and
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 4
medians located in the street yard may be included in calculating the
minimum required landscape in the street yard;
(b) Non - Street Yard Area: The minimum total area in such islands, penin-
sulas and medians in the non - street yard shall be sixty (60) square
feet for each twelve (12) parking spaces;
(c) Distribution of Islands, Medians, and Peninsulas: The number, size,
and shape of islands, peninsulas, and medians, in both street and
non - street yards shall be at the discretion of the applicant. All
required islands, peninsulas and medians shall be more or less evenly
distributed throughout such parking areas, respectively; however, the
distribution and location of landscaped islands, peninsulas, and
medians may be adjusted to accommodate existing trees or other natural
features so long as the total area requirements for landscaped
islands, peninsulas, and medians for the respective parking areas
above is satisfied.
(6) Indiscriminate Clearing Prohibited: The existing natural landscape charac-
ter (especially native oak, elm and pecan trees) shall be preserved to the
extent reasonable and feasible. In an area of the street yard containing a
stand of trees, the applicant shall use best good faith efforts to preserve
such trees. In determining compliance with this subsection, the Adminis-
trator shall consider topographical constraints on design, drainage, access
and egress, utilities, and other factors reasonably related to the health,
safety and welfare of the public which necessitated disturbance of the
existing natural character; the nature and quality of the landscaping
installed to replace it; and such other factors as may be relevant and
proper. Indiscriminate clearing or stripping of the natural vegetation is
prohibited;
(7) Irrigation: All required landscaping shall be irrigated by an underground
irrigation system approved by the Administrator;
(8) Erosion Control: All impervious areas shall be maintained with groundcover
and shrubbery in a manner to control erosion;
(9) Protection: All required landscaped areas which are adjacent to pavement
shall be protected with concrete curbs or equivalent barriers (such as
railroad ties, continuous border plants or hedgerows);
(10) Obstruction Prohibited: Landscaping shall not be located or placed to
obstruct any emergency equipment such as fire hydrants and sprinkler system
connections, etc., nor shall landscaping be placed in a manner to obstruct
emergency ingress /egress access to the building. Landscaping shall not
obstruct views between the street and access drives or parking aisles near
street yard entries and exits, nor shall any landscaping obstruct views
within the radius of any curb return. Sight Triangles shall be provided
within the property at all driveways and street intersections. Sight
Triangles shall be 8' x 70' with the 8' leg within the property along the
driveway;
(11) Maintenance: All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and
orderly manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging, pruning,
fertilizing, watering, weeding, and other such activities common to the
maintenance of landscaping.
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 5
Landscaped areas shall be kept free of trash, litter, weeds, and other such
materials or plants not a part of the landscaping. All plant material
shall be maintained in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate
for the season of the year. Plant material which dies shall be replaced
with plan material of similar variety and size.
(12) Right -of -Way: Landowners are encouraged to landscape non -paved public-
ly -owned street right -of -way abutting their land. Provided, however:
(a) Removal of Landscaping: The City may at any time remove or require
the landowner to remove any landscaping located within any
right -of -way or public easement for the purpose of public safety,
access to utilities and to perform any public improvements within said
right -of -way or public easement;
(b) Traffic Regulations: Such landscaping in the right -of -way shall
observe established rules and regulations pertaining to traffic and
pedestrian safety;
(13) Parking Lot Lighting: Landscape provided in vehicular and pedestrian use
areas shall be designed so that the maturing of the landscaping will not
conflict with the lighting scheme;
(14) Recommended Plants: All plants used to satisfy this ordinance shall be of
a species common or adaptable to this area of Texas. The following is a
list of recommended plants within each plant material type. The applicant
may propose plants other than those listed if the plant is appropriate for
the intended use;
(SEE NEXT PAGE FOR LIST)
Section 10 -104 Approval Procedures:
(1) Site Plan Required: A site plan shall be required containing the following
information:
(a) Date, graphic scale, north arrow, title and name of applicant /owner;
(b) Location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of the tract;
(c) Approximate centerline of existing water courses; location of signifi-
cant drainage features; and the location and size of existing and
proposed streets, alleys, utility and emergency access easements and
sidewalks;
(d) Location, size, and type (tree, shrub, groundcover or grass) of
landscaping in proposed areas and location and size of proposed
landscaped areas;
(e) Location and species of existing trees having trunks of six (6) inches
or larger in diameter and the approximate size of their crowns;
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 6
RECOMMENDED PLANTS
LARGE TREES
Ever
Common Name
Botanical Name
Comments
green?
Height
Growth
Water
Afghan Pine
Pinus elderics
Fast growing, drought tolerant
No
25' - 50'
Rapid
Mod
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Likes wet feet, fail color
No
50'+
Mod
Moist
Bradford Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Shiny foliage, disease resist.
No
25' - 50'
Mod
Mod
Bur Oak
Quercus macrmarpa
Nice branching shade tree
No
50'+
Rapid
Mod
Cedar Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
Nice for shade
No
25' - 50'
Mod
Mod
Lacebark Elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Fast growth, disease resistant
No
25' - 50'
Rapid
Mod
Live Oak
Quercus vtrginlana
Long lived
yes
25' - 50'
Slow
Dry
Pecan
Carya illinoansis
Texas state tree, great for shade
No
70'
Mod
Moist
Pistache
Pistachio chinensis
Fall color ,rapid growth
No
25'
Rapid
Mod
Red Oak
Quercus Shumardii
Red fall color excellent shade
No
501+
Rapid
Mod
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandillora
Large evergreen
yes
60' - 70'
Mod
Moist
SMALL TREES
Ever
Common Name
Botanical Name
Comments
green? I
Height
Growth
I Water
Crape Myrtle
ugerstroemia indica
Summer blooms in many colors
No
< 25'
Rapid
Mod
Japanese Black Pine
Pinus thunbergi
Evergreen omamental
yes
< 25'
Mod
Mod
Mexican Plumb
Plumus memcana
Bright white flowers
No
< 25'
Mod
Mod
Purpleleaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera
Purple foliage, Flowers in spring
No
< 25'
Rapid
Mod -dry
Redbud
Cercis canadonsis
Pink flowers in spring
No
< 25'
Mod
Mod
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
Very hardy, great in small areas
yes
< 25'
Rapid
Mod -dry
SHRUBS
Ever
Common Name
Botanical Name
Comments
green?
Height
Growth
Water
Dwarf Burford Holly
flex cornuts 'Burfordii nana'
Shiny green leaf
yes
5'
Mod
Mod
Dwarf Chinese Holly
flex cornuta 'Rotunda'
Low rounded growth, tough
yes
3'
Slow
Mod
Dwarf Yaupon
flex vomitoria 'nana'
Dense rounded growth
yes
3'
Slow
Mod
Flowering Quirim
Chanomeles 'Texas Scarlet'
Red flower, early spring
No
6'
Mod
Mod
Forsythia
Forsythia intermedia
Yellow flower in early spring
No
6'
Mod
Mod
Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergi
Thorns, red foliage
yes
2'- 5'
Slow
Mod
Nandina
Nandna Domestica
Red winter foliage
yes
6'
Rapid
Mod
Pampas Grass
Cordateria Sellmna
Fall flower
yes
6'
Rapid
Mod
Photinia
Photiaia Fraseri
Tall, red foliage spring /fall
yes
15'
Rapid
Mod
Sea Green Juniper
Juniperus Chinensis 'Sea Green'
Arching growth
yes
6'
Mod
Mod
Spiraea
Spiraea prunifolia
White flower, April -May
No
6'
Mod
Mod
Tam Juniper
Juniperus sabina 'Tam'
Low growth, tolerates heat
yes
5'
Mod
Dry
Texas Sage
Leacophyllum frurescens nana'
Gray foliage, blooms after rain
yes
6'
Slow
Mod -dry
GROUND COVERS
Ever
Common Name
Botanical Name
Comments
green.
Height
Growth I
Water
Asian Jasmine
Trachelosperman asiaticum
Rapid spread
yes
1.5'
Rapid
Mod
Euonymus Columbus
Euonymus fortunei 'coloratus'
Winter Color
yes
1.5'
Mod
Mod
Juniper Species
Jun. horizontalis, procumbens
Tolerates heat/ drought
yes
1.5'
Slow
Mod
Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicas
Small dark leaves
yes
8"
Rapid
Mod
Monkey Grass
Linope muscari
Hardy, blue flower
yes
1.5'
Rapid
Mod
Vinca/Periwinkle
I Vines Minor
Shade, Blue flowers
I No
1.5'
Rapid
Mod
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 7
(f) Information necessary for verifying the required minimum amount of
landscaped area;
(g) Plans for protecting retained existing trees from damage during
construction;
(h) Location and size of the proposed irrigation system.
(2) Professional Requirement: Landscape plans for projects which incorporate
over two (2) acres of lot area shall be prepared and signed by a licensed
professional landscape architect. All irrigation plans shall be prepared
and signed by a licensed irrigator or other professional authorized by the
state to design such systems;
(3) Plan Approval: Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed in accordance
with plans approved by the Administrator. Should the Administrator deny a
landscaping scheme for non - compliance with the requirements the applicant,
may, within seven (7) days of the decision, appeal that decision to the
Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall
be the final judge as to whether the proposed landscape plans complies with
the intent of these regulations. However, not less than 3/4 of all the
members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be required to overturn
the decision of the Administrator;
(4) Fee Required: An inspection fee in an amount set by Council shall be
collected by the Administrator at the time of application of a Building
Permit;
(5) Fiscal Arrangements: If, at the time of an application for a Certificate
of Occupancy, required landscaping is not yet in place for seasonal consid-
eration, the applicant shall make fiscal arrangements (by bond, certificate
of deposit, or letter of credit) satisfactory to the City in the amount of
two (2) dollars per square foot of required landscaping not yet in place to
ensure that such shall be installed. Any applicant making such fiscal
arrangements shall also grant to the City license to enter upon the land
for the purposes of installing the required landscaping in the event that
such landscaping is not installed by the applicant within nine (9) months.
Such fiscal arrangements shall be for a period of not less than twelve (12)
months.
Section 10 -105 Screening Regulations
(1) Applicability: These regulations shall apply to all land within the city.
Such screening regulations shall become applicable upon any change of use,
ownership, occupancy or at such time as a building permit is applied for
except as otherwise specified by this code.
(2) Types of Screening: General. Where required, screening fences and walls
shall be erected to a height not less than six feet (6') and provide a
visual barrier from adjacent properties and streets. Such screening shall
be permanently and adequately maintained by the owner of the property on
which the screening is required. Except for the landscape buffer, no
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 8
screening fence or wall shall have more than forty (40) square inches of
openings over any one (1) square foot of fence or wall surface. Only the
following types of screening shall qualify as meeting the requirements of
this Code.
(a) Landscaped Buffer: This type of screening shall consist of a land-
scaped strip of not less than five feet (5') in width and shall
include hedgelike shrubbery of evergreen planting material capable of
obtaining a minimum height of six feet (6') within the first three
years of initial planting. Such evergreen planting material shall be
planted at a minimum spacing of four feet (4') on centers and be a
minimum height of two and a half feet (2 1/2') at initial planting.
An automatic underground drip irrigation or sprinkler system shall be
provided for all required landscaped buffer screens. Any landscaped
buffer required by this code shall be maintained in a healthy,
thriving condition.
(b) Screening Fence: Fencing may consist of a solid wood panel or a
galvanized metal chain link fence with all- weather slats interwoven
into the metal fabric. Such fencing shall be constructed on metal
posts and placed in concrete footings with bracing. When a screening
fence is required, a ribbed metal panel fence or masonry wall as
described below may be used.
(c) Ribbed Metal Panel Fence: A ribbed metal panel fence shall be
suitably finished to blend with the primary structure and shall be
erected on a structurally sound metal frame set in concrete. When a
ribbed metal panel fence is required, a masonry wall described below
may be used.
(d) Masonry Wall: A masonry fence or wall shall be constructed with the
finish side out and of any of the following materials: native stone,
brick, precast concrete panels with decorative finish or decorative
masonry unit. In no case shall more than 25% of the area of the wall
be erected with common smooth faced masonry units.
(3) Screening of Satellite Reception Dishes: All ground- mounted satellite
television reception dishes greater than eight (8) feet in diameter and
authorized herein without special use permit, wherever located, shall be
visually screened on all sides by a five (5) foot wide landscaped buffer as
described by Section 10- 105(2)(a) above.
(4) Screening Required Between Uses and Dissimilar Districts: Screening
between an incoming use and a less intensive zoning district shall be
provided prior to occupancy of the incoming use. Uses not specifically
listed shall comply with the screening requirements for the listed use it
most closely resembles. Said screening shall comply with the following
table.
(SEE NEXT PAGE FOR TABLE)
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 9
a
A
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N
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Z
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R -1
INCOMING
USE
b
a &b
a &b
Single
Single Duplex Modular
Town Multi
Office
Wam-
Mann'
Family
Family or
House Family
Retail
housc/
factunng
Detached
Attached Mobile
R -2
Some.
Storage
Assembly
b
Home
a& b
a& b
a& d
a& d
SFD
SFA
I DUP I
MH I
TH
I MF
COMM
WH
I MFG
R -1
None
b
b
a &b
a &b
a &d
a &d
a &d
a &d
R -lA
None'
'None
b
b
b
a &b
a &b
a &d
a &d
R -2
None
None
None
b
b
a& b
a& b
a& d
a& d
MH
None
None
None
None
b
a& b
a& b
a& d
a& d
R -3
None
None
None
-None
None
b
a& b
a& d
a& d
R -4
None
None
None
None
None
None
a
a & c
a & c
R -5
None
None
-None
'`None
None
None
a
a & c
a & c
C -1
None
None
-None
None
None
None`
None
c
c
C -2
None
None
None
None
None
None'
None'
c
c
TX -10
None
None
None
`. None
None
None
None
None
c
LI
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
c
I -1
None
None
None
None
None
None'
None
None
None
1 -2
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
a = 5' landscape strip with 6' tall evergreen hedge [ as per section 10- 105(2)(a) ]
b = 6' high fence, wood or chain link with slats [ as per Section 10- 105(2)(b) I
C = 6' high ribbed metal panels [ as per Section 10- 105(2)(c) I
d = 6' high masonry wall or fence [ as per Section 10- 105(2)(d) ]
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 10
(5) Trash Collection Areas Other than Single Family or Two - family Uses:
Trash collection Areas: No trash collection areas shall be located within
the required front or street side yard or within ten feet (10') of any
property zoned for residential purposes. Trash collection areas shall be
screened from adjacent properties and streets on a minimum of three sides
with a screening fence meeting the standards of Section 10- 105(2)(b) above.
If the trash receptacle is to be a dumpster, located a minimum of two and
a half feet (2 1/2') inside the screening fence or wall, shall be placed
wheel stops or ballards on all four sides to contain the dumpster. Said
wheel stops shall be securely affixed to the pavement and shall be spaced
to allow for drainage. A concrete pad shall be contained within the
screened area and extend not less than twelve (12) feet in front of the
screen. Said concrete pad shall be not less than six inches (6 ") thick and
made of 3,000 psi concrete with number three rebar placed at 18" on center.
Section 10 -106 Open Storage and Use Areas:
(1) Applicability: This section shall apply to all land within the City upon
the effective date of the Ordinance. Planned Development, Specific Use
Permits or other plans approved by City Council specifically authorizing
outside sales, storage or display shall be permitted in accordance with the
provisions established at approval.
(2) Residential Uses: In all residential districts, no open outside accessory
storage or display of materials, commodities, or machinery shall be
permitted, other than that which is incidental to the main use of the
property as a residence. Incidental storage is permitted behind the main
structure and provided the area devoted to storage is not more than 607 of
the required rear yard. Said area shall be kept neat and clean and free of
all tall grass and weeds and must be screened from all adjacent properties
and streets in accordance with Section 10- 105(2)(a) or (2)(b) of this
section. No materials shall be stacked to a height greater than the visual
screen.
(3) Non - residential Uses: Except as otherwise specifically authorized by these
codes, all outdoor sales, storage and display areas shall be located behind
building lines and shall be screened in accordance with Section 10 -105
2(b). Any outside storage or outside use area established after the
effective date of this ordinance shall be screened by a fence in accordance
with Section 10 -105 2(b) unless the screen is visible from public street,
in which case that portion of the screen visible to the street shall be
masonry in accordance with Section 10 -105 2(d). Openings for access to the
outside storage or outside use area shall be equipped with gates capable of
screening the activities and user from view when closed. Such gates shall
not be designed to swing outward towards the street. In no case may any
materials be stored higher than the screening provided.
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 11
EXHIBIT "B"
DEFINITIONS
ADMINISTRATOR: The City Manager or his designee.
CALIPER: Diameter of the trunk measured one foot W) above average grade.
GROUND COVER: Low growing, dense spreading plants typically planted from
containers.
LANDSCAPE AREA: An area which is covered by natural grass, ground cover, or
other natural living plant materials.
LAWN GRASSES: Thin bladed surface growing plants typically planted from seed,
sprigs or plugs.
SHRUBS: Plants which grow vertically in a multi- branched growth pattern.
YARD, STREET: The lot area which lies between the street right -of -way and the
actual front wall line of the building and as imaginarily extended from the
outward corners of the building, parallel to the street to the side lot lines.
Steps and unenclosed porches shall be excluded, but such wall line shall include
any irregular building indentions.
On corner lots, the street yard shall consist of all lot area between both
streets and their corresponding actual front building wall lines, as such lines
are imaginarily extended in the manner described above.
ORDINANCE 1081, Page 12