Sec. 32.7.9.7

Other

• Minimum evergreen tree heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. when planted4 ft

  Evergreen trees shall be a minimum four feet in height when planted.

• Minimum fence or wall heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. for screening6 ft

  Each fence or wall provided as screening shall be a minimum of six feet in height...

• Minimum planting strip depth20 ft

  If only a planting strip or existing vegetation is provided as screening, the planting strip or the existing vegetation shall not be less than 20 feet in depth.

• Minimum shrub heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. when planted18 in

  Shrubs shall be a minimum 18 inches in height when planted.

• Planting spacing for evergreen shrubs10 ft

  ...or a double staggered row of evergreen shrubs planted ten feet on center...

• Planting spacing for evergreen trees15 ft

  If a planting strip is provided, the plant materials shall consist of a double staggered row of evergreen trees planted 15 feet on center...

• Screening required for commercial/industrial uses

  Commercial and industrial uses shall be screened from the adjacent rural areas zoning district.

• Screening required for double frontageFrontageThe length of a lot line that touches a public street. residential lots

  Double frontage residential lots shall be screened between the rear of the residences and the public right-of-way when deemed necessary by the agent.

• Screening required for historicHistoric districtAn area where exterior changes need design review to protect its character. properties

  The agent may require screening of any use, or portion thereof, upon determining that the use would otherwise have a negative visual impact on a property listed on the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register.

• Screening required for features with negative visual impacts

  Features that may have negative visual impacts including, but not limited to, the following shall be screened from adjacent residential and rural areas districts and public streets: (i) loading areas; (ii) refuse areas; (iii) storage yards; (iv) detention ponds; and (v) recreational facilities...

• Screening required for parking areas4 spaces

  Parking areas consisting of four spaces or more shall be screened from adjacent residential and rural areas districts.

• Types of screening permitted

  Screening shall consist of a planting strip, existing vegetation, a slightly opaque wall or fence, or a combination thereof, to the reasonable satisfaction of the agent.