The intent of these requirements shall be to enhance the visual and aesthetic appearance
of the county; provide space definition and landscape continuity between the built
environment and the natural environment; provide appropriate barriers and relief from
traffic, noise, heat, glare and the spread of dust and debris; reduce the impact of
development on the community's storm drainage system and reduce flooding; aid in the
conservation of energy; replenish the atmosphere with oxygen; provide for a more pleasant
and relaxing urban environment; and, increase property values. Furthermore, the intent
shall be to create a screen between residential zoning districts and other zoning
districts or to screen certain uses in order to minimize potential nuisances such
as noise, dust, odor, and light glare; to reduce the visual impact of unsightly aspects
of adjacent development; to provide for the separation of spaces; and to establish
a sense of privacy. The design and installation of required landscaping shall be consistent
with the following standards unless it can be demonstrated that the alternatives will
meet the objectives of this chapter. The landscape development standards contained
herein shall apply whenever a landscape plan is required.
(Ord. No. 11-01, § 2, 1-18-11)
var val = document.getElementById('citecontent').innerHTML;
art.dialog.defaults.title = window.location.href;
art.dialog.data('cite', val);
art.dialog.data('homeDemoPath', '/Scripts/plus/artDialog/');
art.dialog.open('/Scripts/plus/artDialog/citeiframe.html');
