A. The following uses require Type I landscaping on all sides when located above ground and not housed within a building or accessory to another use, and if located outside a public right-of-way:

B. Whenever a non-residential activity is proposed adjacent to a residential zone or use a minimum fifteen-foot buffer area of Type I landscaping shall be provided along the property boundary between the uses. Alternative configurations may be considered through the design review process, provided the proposed treatment minimizes negative visual and compatibility impacts.

C. The following uses require Type III landscaping along the street frontage and throughout the required front yard area and Type II landscaping between the required front yard area and improvements on the property and along interior property lines unless a more stringent requirement is specifically identified in a land use district:

D. An area around the base of each utility pole, groundmounted sign or similar fixtures must be landscaped to improve the overall appearance of the area. This landscaping must include vegetation and may include other materials and components such as brick or concrete bases, planter boxes, or decorative framing. All refuse storage container areas shall be constructed and landscaped in accordance with Tables 16T-24 and 16T-25.

E. In front yard areas required to be landscaped under city requirements, a minimum of sixty percent of the required area shall be landscaped with natural plant materials. This may include grass or other ground cover, trees, shrubs, and other permitted plant materials. Planting areas shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will make possible normal maintenance such as mowing and watering. (Ord. 1310 §50, 2008; Ord. 1220 §53, 2004; Ord. 1024 §50, 1995; Ord. 965 §§12 and 13, 1993; Ord. 871 §2 (part), 1989).