Chapter 15.07
SITESCREENING

Sections:

15.07.010    Purpose.

15.07.020    Sitescreening required.

15.07.030    Determination of sitescreening requirements.

15.07.040    Sitescreening standards.

15.07.050    Table of required sitescreening standards.

15.07.060    Sitescreening along streets.

15.07.070    Location.

15.07.080    Existing plant material.

15.07.090    Preparation of a sitescreening plan.

15.07.100    Time of completion.

15.07.110    Retention and maintenance.

15.07.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to: establish sitescreening standards to provide a visual buffer between uses of different intensity, streets and structures; reduce erosion and stormwater runoff; protect property values; and eliminate potential land use conflicts by mitigating adverse impacts from dust, odor, litter, noise, glare, lights, signs, water runoff, buildings or parking areas. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.020 Sitescreening required.

Sitescreening shall be required along the property lines in accordance with the provisions of this chapter whenever any use, development, or modification to use or development is being reviewed under this title; provided, the construction of single-family residences or duplexes not part of a larger development is exempt from this chapter unless the site abuts a commercial zoned district. No sitescreening is required along a property line shared with a vacant parcel, except where a nonresidential use is developed upon a vacant parcel in the SR or R-1 zone. The provisions of this chapter also apply to the approval of any residential subdivisions and planned residential development. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.030 Determination of sitescreening requirements.

The administrative official may adjust the sitescreening standards in this chapter by approving other sitescreening plans pursuant to the provisions of YMC 15.10.020 and 15.10.040. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.040 Sitescreening standards.

A.    Sitescreening requirements vary depending on the intensity of both the proposed use and abutting properties. Three different standards, A, B and C, are hereby established to accommodate the range of sitescreening needs.

STANDARD A—A ten-foot-wide landscaped planting strip with trees at twenty-foot to thirty-foot centers, which includes shrubs and groundcover.

STANDARD B—A three-foot-wide planting strip that will create a living evergreen screen that is at least six feet in height within three years.

STANDARD C—A six-foot-high, view-obscuring fence, made of wood, masonry block, concrete, or slatted chain link material. A three-foot-wide planting strip landscaped with a combination of trees, shrubs and groundcover along the outside of the fence is also required when the fence is adjacent to a street, alley or pedestrian way.

B.    Provisions A, B and C are standards for the size of sitescreening area and the density and type of landscaping/planting. The developer may substitute a higher sitescreening standard, with standard C being higher than B, and B being higher than A.

C.    Other sitescreening plans that improve the site design and achieve the purpose of this section may also be approved by the administrative official in accordance with YMC Chapter 15.10. All sitescreening shall also conform to the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.05. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.050 Table of required sitescreening standards.

Table 7-1 is hereby adopted as part of this chapter. The letter designation in this table refers to the sitescreening standards in YMC 15.07.040.

Table 7-1. Required Sitescreening Between Uses and Development 

 

Lowest Intensity District in which ADJACENT USE is a Class (1) Use

Lowest Intensity Zoning District in which the PROPOSED LAND USE is a Class (1) Use

LOWER ← ZONING DISTRICT INTENSITY → HIGHER

SR

R-1

R-2

R-3

B-1

B-2

SCC

LCC

AS

GC

CBD

RD

M-1

M-2

SR

 

 

A

 

A

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

R-1

 

 

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

R-2

A

B

 

C

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

R-3

A

A

A

 

A

B

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

B-1

A

B

B

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

B

B-2

C

C

C

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

B

SCC

C

C

C

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

B

LCC

C

C

C

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

AS

C

C

C

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GC

C

C

C

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

CBD

C

C

C

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

RD

C

C

C

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

C

M-1

C

C

C

C

B

B

B

A

A

A

C

 

 

M-2

C

C

C

C

B

B

B

B

B

B

C

 

 

HOW TO USE TABLE 7-1: An empty space means sitescreening is generally not required. A, B, or C—Letters refer to the sitescreening standards in YMC 15.07.040.

EXAMPLE: Proposed Use: Residential Mini-Storage

1.    Refer to Table 4-1 to find the lowest intensity zoning district in which the proposed use is permitted as a Class (1) use. For residential mini-storage this is M-1. Find this zoning district in Column 1 above.

2.    Refer to Table 4-1 to find the lowest intensity zoning district in which each adjoining use is permitted as a Class (1) use. If adjoining use is not a Class (1) use in any district sitescreening, standard C is the required sitescreening standard along that property line.

    Adjoining Uses:

    North—Single-family dwellings—Lowest Intensity District Class (1) Use = SR

    South—Tavern—Lowest Intensity District Class (1) Use = LCC

    East—Employment Agency—Lowest Intensity District Class (1) Use = B-2

    West—Vacant

3.    Use Table 7-1 to find the recommended sitescreening to be provided by proposed use. The recommended level of sitescreening is the letter in the intersection of the district found in Step 1 with each district noted in Step 2. (In this example: SR = C; LCC = A; B-2 = B; Vacant = none. Refer to specific sitescreening standards in YMC 15.07.040. Prepare sitescreening plan. See YMC 15.07.040.)

(Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 30, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.060 Sitescreening along streets.

Sitescreening standard A shall apply wherever sitescreening is required under Table 7-1 and the adjoining land use is separated from the proposed use or development by a collector or local access street. The administrative official may also require sitescreening standard A along an arterial when such action is consistent with the purpose of this chapter. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.070 Location.

Generally, all required sitescreening shall:

1.    Be located on the perimeter of a lot or parcel upon which the development occurs;

2.    Extend from lot line to lot line;

3.    Adhere to applicable setback standards of YMC Chapter 15.05; and

4.    Not be located on any portion of a public or private street, dedicated right-of-way or vision clearance triangle. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.080 Existing plant material.

Existing trees and other vegetation may be used for sitescreening if they are healthy and will satisfy the purpose of this section. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.090 Preparation of a sitescreening plan.

The administrative official may require a sitescreening plan showing the approximate location, height, size and type of all plantings and fences whenever sitescreening is required. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 31, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.100 Time of completion.

All sitescreening required by this title shall be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of use. Where compliance with this requirement is not possible because of seasonal planting limitations, the administrative official shall grant an appropriate delay. However, no permanent certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all required sitescreening is completed. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).

15.07.110 Retention and maintenance.

All sitescreening shall be maintained in accordance with the purpose and intent of this chapter. It is the property owner’s obligation and responsibility to maintain the sitescreening approved. In the event the sitescreening deteriorates or is not maintained in a condition consistent with plan approval, the appropriate jurisdiction may at its option cause necessary maintenance to be performed and assess the costs thereof to the property owner. These costs shall constitute a lien on the property from the date of filing a notice of lien in the office of the county auditor. The lien shall state the legal description of the property and the amount of costs assessed. Such lien may be foreclosed by the appropriate jurisdiction in the manner provided by law for the foreclosure of mortgages. (Ord. 2016-029 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2016: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 32, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).