§ 21.41.266. Parking areas—Screening.

A.

Adjacent to Residential Zones. Whenever a parking lot abuts or is adjacent to a residentially zoned property, a solid masonry wall not less than six feet, six inches (6′6″) in height shall be provided. The wall shall be constructed along the entire parking lot property line. However, any such wall adjoining the front yard setback of the residential property shall not exceed three feet (3′) in height.

B.

Adjacent to Residential Zone Across an Alley. Where a parking lot abuts or is adjacent to a residential district across an alley, broad leaf evergreen trees, at least fifteen (15) gallon in size, shall be planted fifteen feet (15′) on center.

C.

Adjoining Public Street. Wherever a parking lot adjoins a public street, a solid masonry wall three feet (3′) in height shall be provided. A solid, compact evergreen hedge may be used instead, provided:

1.

The hedge shrubs are not less than two feet (2′) tall when planted; and

2.

The hedge shrubs are planted not more than two feet (2′) on center.

Alternatively, a combination planter/hedge or berm/hedge may be used, provided:

3.

The planter or berm is at least eighteen inches (18″) high; and

4.

The shrubs, when planted, are at least one foot (1′) high.

D.

Wall Composition. All screen walls shall be attractively designed with pilasters, caps and a painted or plastered finish as required by the Director of Planning and Building.

E.

Screening Not Required. No screening shall be required when a parking lot adjoins an alley and the alley is used to provide direct access to head-in parking.

F.

Screening—R-3 and R-4 Zones. In R-3 and R-4 zoning districts, parking lots and parking structures facing a public street shall be screened by a solid wall five feet (5′) in height and a solid garage door.

(Ord. C-6533 § 1 (part), 1988)