44-45 - Screening

LAST AMENDED
6/6/2024

M1 M2 M3

In all districts, as indicated, all open off-street parking areas with 10 spaces or more, which are located on #zoning lots# adjacent
to the boundary of a #Residence District#, either at natural grade or on a roof:

(a)    shall be screened from all adjoining #zoning lots# in #Residence Districts# (including such #zoning lots# situated across a
        #street#) by either:

        (1)    a strip at least four feet wide, densely planted with shrubs or trees at least four feet high at the time of planting
                and which are of a type which may be expected to form a year-round dense screen at least six feet high within
                three years; or

        (2)    a wall or barrier or uniformly painted fence of fire-resistant material at least six feet high, but not more than eight
                feet above finished grade (or above the roof level, if on a roof). Such wall, barrier or fence may be opaque or
                perforated provided that not more than 50 percent of the face is open;

(b)    shall be maintained in good condition at all times;

(c)    may be interrupted by normal entrances or exits; and

(d)    shall have no #signs# hung or attached thereto other than those permitted in Section 42-62 (Permitted Signs).

Paragraph (a) shall not apply at the #street line# of #zoning lots# where the planting requirements of Section 37-921 (Perimeter
landscaping) apply.