Ordinance 1436-88 - Laserfiche WebLink

supplement existing vegetation with evergreen trees and shrubs of sufficient density and height so as to provide a year round sight obscuring buffer. Prior to any clearing of the property, the portion of the buffer that is to remain undisturbed shall be flagged or otherwise identified. In the event that site clearing intrudes into this portion of the buffer, the owner shall be required to promptly restore the disturbed area with comparable native vegetation. The owner shall also restore that portion of the 150 feet buffer which has been damaged by the owner on or about November, 1987. The damaged portion of the buffer shall be revegetated with shade tolerant evergreen trees a minimum of six feet high at initial planting and spaced a minimum of fifteen feet on center. c. Steep Sloped and Riparian Areas i. That area in Powder Mill Gulch within the entire one hundred five (105) acre site which has a topographic slope of greater than 25% and any areas within a minimum of fifty (50) feet of Powder Mill Creek shall be dedicated to the City of Everett for municipal purposes by statutory warranty deed free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, restrictions and reservations. This ravine area should be designated as an environmentally sensitive area by the City. ii. Any other area which has a topographic slope of greater than 25% and any areas within a minimum of twenty five (25) feet of any stream bank shall not be cleared, altered, graded, or constructed upon without approval of the Planning Director and other agencies with jurisdiction. The actual separation distance from stream banks shall be determined during the review of specific site plans, which shall consider the existence of adjacent steep sloped areas, soils conditions, slide hazard potential, and habitat value. d. Landscape Separation from Public Right-of-Way i. An average of thirty-five (35)feet of setback shall be provided from the curbline. ii. This area may include landscaping, natural vegetation, office and industrial park, and company identification signage; pedestrian/bicycle pathways (sidewalks on both sides of right-of-way are mandatory) ; lighting; and driveways. Sidewalks should meander between the curb and the setback limit. The purpose is to break the harsh edge of a curb and sidewalk along the entire street length. The sidewalk and curb should not meet except at corners street crossings and places provided for transit access. iii. This area may not include buildings, parking, loading facilities, antennas, or above ground communication facilities. e. Landscape Separation from Adjacent Industrial or Commercial Properties. i. Ten (10) feet on each side of the property line. ii. May include landscaping, natural vegetation, office and industrial park and company identification signage, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, recreation facilities, and lighting. -6-