§ 6-2005. Minimum visual buffer along the rights-of-way of arterial highways within the district.

A.

A continuous minimum visual buffer of fifty (50) feet shall be provided between the right-of-way line of the subject arterial highway and all proposed structures, vehicular movements and parking areas. For purposes of this section, arterial highways within the district shall be:

1.

United States Highway Route 17;

2.

United States Highway Route 10;

3.

Unites States Highway Routes 32 and 258.

B.

The purpose of the minimum visual buffer is:

1.

To soften the appearance of structures, vehicular movements and parking areas from the road;

2.

To screen vehicular headlight glare on- and off-site;

3.

To lessen spillover light from on-site lighting;

4.

To retain the naturally occurring buffer vegetation intact for its softening effect.

C.

Except in the RAC zoning district, no existing vegetation of any type, size, or origin shall be altered or removed within the minimum visual buffer unless it satisfies the requirements of section 6-2006, permitted activity in the minimum visual buffer.

D.

This buffer shall be enhanced or created, where such vegetation does not sufficiently satisfy the standards set forth in article VIII for the development frontage zone. (7-7-05; Ord. No. 2012-8-C, 8-16-12; 7-19-18.)