(1) Required landscaping for a subdivision development shall include the required open space area, retention or detention basins, along a canal right-of-way trail system if applicable, and the adjacent public right-of-way as required in SLCC 18.90.040.

(2) The required landscaping for a subdivision development shall be installed in proportion to the construction phasing of the project and in accordance with the approved subdivision landscape plan.

(1) The required landscaping for a development shall include the required common area and open space area, retention or detention basins, the canal right-of-way trail system if applicable, parking area and the adjacent public right-of-way as required in SLCC 18.90.040. Installation of the required landscaping shall be in accordance with the approved landscape plan for the development. Any part of the lot or parcel not developed for buildings, structures, vehicular access, streets, parking and utility areas shall be landscaped.

(2) The required rear and side yards shall contain a continuous, landscaped buffer area having a minimum width of ten feet and containing a minimum of one tree and two shrubs every 30 feet, or portion thereof, to provide visual screening between adjacent uses.

(3) All “R-2” zoned developments that abut a single residence zoned property shall provide and maintain a landscaped buffer area, a minimum width of ten feet, along the common property line. This landscaped area shall contain a minimum of one tree and two shrubs every 30 feet, or portion thereof, to provide a visual screening between adjacent uses.

(4) All “R-3” zoned property that abuts a single residence zoned property shall provide and maintain a landscaped buffer area, a minimum width of 15 feet, along the common property line. This buffer strip shall contain a minimum of one tree and two shrubs every 25 feet, or portion thereof.

(5) When adjacent to any single residence zoning district a perimeter wall, a maximum of six feet in height and decoratively treated on all sides to match the architectural style and design of the development, shall be constructed.

(6) Vehicular parking areas adjacent to the right-of-way shall be screened to a height of at least three feet by either a solid decorative masonry wall or a landscaped berm or a combination thereof. The slope of any berm shall not exceed a ratio of one to two (1:2) and shall be landscaped with ground cover to prevent soil erosion. All landscape areas adjacent to the vehicular parking and access areas shall be protected by a permanent vertical barrier or containment, in order to minimize damage by vehicular traffic.

(1) The required landscaping for an individual site or development shall include the required building setback area, retention or detention basins, canal right-of-way trail system if applicable, parking area, buffer areas, and the adjacent public right-of-way as required in SLCC 18.90.040. Installation of the required landscaping shall be in accordance with the approved landscape plan for the individual site or development. Any part of the lot area not developed for buildings, structures, approved storage, loading and vehicular access, streets, parking and utility areas shall be landscaped.

(2) All “C-1” zoned commercial developments that abut a residentially zoned property shall provide and maintain a landscaped buffer area, a minimum width of ten feet, along the common property line. This landscaped area shall contain a minimum of one tree and two shrubs every 30 feet, or portion thereof.

(3) All “C-2” zoned commercial and “L-I” and “H-I” zoned industrial developments that abut a residentially zoned property shall provide and maintain a landscaped buffer area, a minimum width of 20 feet, along the common property line. This landscaped area shall contain a minimum of one tree and three shrubs every 25 feet, or portion thereof. This landscaped area shall not be used for parking, maneuvering or storage. The front yard landscaping is in addition to the streetscape requirements in SLCC 18.90.040.

(4) Dense landscaping, combined with architectural treatments, shall be provided to screen unattractive views and features such as storage areas, trash enclosures, transformers, generators, heavy mechanical equipment and other similar eyesores.

(5) Vehicular parking areas adjacent to the right-of-way shall be screened to a height of at least three feet by either a solid decorative masonry wall or a landscaped berm or a combination thereof. The slope of any berm shall not exceed a ratio of one to two (1:2) and shall be landscaped with ground cover to prevent soil erosion. All landscape areas adjacent to the vehicular parking and access areas shall be protected by a permanent vertical barrier or containment, in order to minimize damage by vehicular traffic. (Ord. 312 § 2(18.2), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.297.)