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EXIST/MK; CHWIMUUWCE PROVISIONS: ARTICLE L2. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS 15 6 * 12.1 Intent • Landscaping and screening recuirements are established to improve the appearance of vehicular use areas and property abutting public rights-of-way; to require screening between noncompatible land, uses; to protect, 'preserve and promote the visual appeal, character and value of the surrounding neighborhood and nropermies; and to promote the public health, safety and welfare through the reduction of noise pollution, air pollution, visual pollution, air temperature extremes, stormwater runoff, and, glare from vehicle headlights and exterior lighting fixtures. 12.2 General Requirements Excluding single-family detached dwellings and duplexes, no new site development, building, structure or vehicular use area shall hereafter be erected, constructed or used unless minimum landscaping and screening is provided as required by the provisions of this Article. No property lines shall be altered nor shall any building, structure, or vehicular use area be expanded, unless the minimum landscaping required by this Article is provided for the property to the extent of its alteration • or expansion. 12.3 Plan Review and Approve/ Whenever any property is affected by these landscape and, screening require- ments, the property owner or developer shall submit a plan for review and approval by the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall follow the requ4re. ments of this Article in approving or disapproving any plan required herein. The contents of the plan shall include the following: a. The dimensions and acreage of each lot or plot or portion thereof to be built upon or otherwise used; b. The layout of the entire project, including the proposed uses of all buildings, and its relationship to surrounding properties; c. The layout of all off-street narking and loading areas, including the location of entry and exit points, the internal vehicular circulation pattern and the location and dimension of required parking and .loading spaces;. d. The location and dimensions of present and proposed streets and highways; e. The location, name and size of all existing plant materials to be retained and proposed plantings and screenings; f. The location of walls, fences and railings and an indication of their height and construction materials; and g. Title; north; scale; names of owner, developer, and person responsible for plan preparation; and the date that the plan was drawn or subsequently revised. • • 12-1