Ordinance 2538-01 - Laserfiche WebLink

2. The use is subject to a review process in which the review authority has discretionary authority as set forth in the City's Local Projects Review Procedures Ordinance, in which case the review authority shall establish the minimum landscape requirements for the specific use. 3. New uses, storage or other activities which take place outdoors are to occur, in which case the requirements of Section 41.100 shall apply. 4. The previous use did not comply with the requirements of the landscaping regulations in effect at the time it was established, in which case the new use shall comply with such requirements in effect at the time of establishment of the previous use. If the location of existing buildings prevents conformance with the requirements of this chapter, the planning director shall determine how the code is to be applied. SECTION 39: That Ordinance No. 1671-89 as amended by Section 31 of Ordinance No. 1849-92 (EMC 19.35.060A)which reads as follows: Perimeter Landscaping. Table 35-1 of this section establishes the type and width of landscaping required along property lines for the landscape category required for a specific use in each individual zone. This chart establishes the minimum requirements for each landscape category. However, additional standards may be required in individual zones or for uses being reviewed under Processes III, IV and V, when necessary to enhance compatibility between zones and uses. Where a minimum width of landscaping is specified, the actual width of the planting area shall be measured. Curbs, paving or other protective or boundary marking devices shall not be included in the measurement of landscape width. BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Perimeter Landscaping. Table 35-1 of this section establishes the type and width of landscaping required along property lines for the landscape category required for a specific use in each individual zone. This chart establishes the minimum requirements for each landscape category. However, additional standards may be required in individual zones or for uses being reviewed under review processes involving the hearing examiner, Board of Adjustment, Planning commission or City Council as set forth in the City's Local Project Review Procedures Ordinance, when necessary to enhance compatibility between zones and uses. Where a minimum width of landscaping is specified, the actual width of the planting area shall be measured. Curbs, paving or other protective or boundary marking devices shall not be included in the measurement of landscape width. SECTION 40: That Ordinance No. 1671-89 as amended by Section 28 of Ordinance No. 1849-92 (EMC 19.35.070) which reads in part as follows: A. The planning director may, using Review Process II.B, authorize a reduced width of planting or waive some or all of the landscaping requirements in the following instances: 1. Where, with the exception of the M-1 zone, the requirement of this chapter would require more than fifteen percent of the site area(excluding parking lots) to be 30