NS-3038 - Amendment to Municipal Code Ch. 41 (Zoning)

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Massage establishments, subject to development and operational standards set forth in Article XVII.I of this Chapter. Section 30. Section 41-609 (Landscape) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 41-609. - Landscape Where a landscape, as defined in section 41-100, is required by the provisions of this chapter, said landscape shall comply with the landscape guidelines and permitting requirements established by the Director of the Planning and Building Agency, which may be amended from time to time, and be continuously maintained by proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants and decorative materials when necessary, and the regular watering of plants. Section 31. Section 41-610.5 (Wall and fence requirements in the industrial and commercial zones) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 41-610.5. - Wall and fence requirements in the industrial and commercial zones. (a) In the industrial and commercial zones, walls and fences shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height, and shall not exceed four (4) feet in height where the wall or fence extends into the required front yard or any required landscaped area. (b) On any lot in a C1, C2, C4, or C5 district, a concrete block wall not less than five (5) feet in height shall be erected along any property line contiguous to any residentially zoned property, except that such wall shall not exceed the height limitations prescribed in subsection (a) of this section. This requirement may be waived by the planning commission upon a finding that the abutting property is in a period of transition to nonresidential use, or that, due to special circumstances, the wall would not promote the public health, safety, or welfare. (c) Barbed wire is not permitted as part of a wall or fence except as follows: (1) In the M1, M2 and LM districts: barbed wire is permitted subject only to the restrictions set forth hereinafter. (2) In the C1, C2, C4 and CM districts: barbed wire is permitted only in a rear year or side yard which is not viewable from a public street and is subject to the restrictions set forth hereinafter. (3) Barbed wire may not be used above the height limitations set forth in subsection (a) of this section. (4) Barbed wire may not be used as part of any wall or fence which is adjacent to property used for residential purposes or to property which is used as a school, church, park, or youth center. Ordinance No. NS-3038 Page 20 of 54