§ 22-407. Sightproof screening.

(a)

Sightproof fencing and/or landscaping, as herein defined, composed of decorative fencing, evergreen vegetation or landscaping earth berms maintained for the purpose of concealing from view the property or structure behind such fence, evergreen vegetation, or berms which is sought to be screened from the abutting property.

(b)

When the provisions of this code require the construction of a sightproof screen as a condition for the initiation and subsequent continuance of a use, the screening shall meet the following standards:

(1)

Sightproof fence:

a.

A minimum of six feet but not more than eight feet in height;

b.

Attractive;

c.

Made of wood, masonry, decorative metal, stockade poles, or other suitable materials;

d.

Stable and able to withstand wind forces of 15 pounds of pressure per square foot;

e.

Permanently anchored to the ground by a base which is wholly upon its owner's property;

f.

Sufficient to screen from view the property or structure sought to be screened from the abutting properties; and

g.

Kept in an attractive state and in good repair at all times by the property owner.

(2)

Sightproof landscaping:

a.

Consisting of evergreen vegetation or landscaped earth berms;

b.

A minimum of six feet in height;

c.

Sufficient to screen from view the property or structure sought to be screened from the abutting properties; and

d.

Kept in an attractive state and in good repair at all times by the property owner.

(Code 2002, § 22-175.15; Ord. No. 2545NS, § 1(Exh. 1), 6-2-2014)