5-4-10-6: TRAFFIC BUFFER REQUIREMENTS:

The purpose of a traffic buffer is to reduce the visual impact of collector and arterial roadways on a residential area. A combination of the following shall be used: a) solid fence or wall; b) berm; and c) landscaping.

   A.   Buffer Dimensions: Traffic buffers shall be accomplished by a combination of berm (varying height: minimum 3 feet, maximum 5 feet; 2.5:1 side slopes) and fence (varying height) to a total height of not less than nine feet (9') or greater than eleven feet (11') in a twenty four foot (24') (minimum) easement dedicated for traffic buffer area. Traffic buffers shall be harmonious with adjacent screening techniques, materials, and colors.

   B.   Landscape Design: For each portion of three hundred thirty feet (330') along right-of-way, breaks featuring landscaped cutouts (200 square feet) may be employed to alter linear visual effects.

   C.   Vehicular Access: Unless Council grants a waiver, no vehicular gate or access shall be permitted onto a collector or arterial road from the side or rear yard of a lot.

   D.   Rear Setbacks: Rear setbacks on lots backing up to a traffic buffer may be reduced to fifteen feet (15'). (Ord. 588, 3-1-2017; amd. Ord. 609, 7-3-2018)