§ 10.16. I-575 Technology Ridge Buffer Zone.

The I-575 Technology Ridge Buffer Zone is herein recognized as all parcels lying within 75 feet to 120 feet in a horizontal linear distance measured perpendicular from each side of the I-575 right-of-way. It is the intent that the buffer zone will not only provide a visual aesthetic value, but also serve in a capacity to improve the quality of life by filtering noise, light, and air borne pollutants. All new development activity shall incorporate the following two criteria prior to issuance of land disturbance permit. Any new additions can utilize another option under each option as long as the option incorporates elements from existing plan and provides continuity among parcels.

(1)

Corridor. The corridor for the I-575 Technology Ridge Tree Buffer Zone shall be recognized as those areas lying parallel on each side of I-575 connected by the interstate zones. Properties wholly contained within each of the buffers shall be allowed to be disturbed and replanted utilizing berms and underplantings of indigenous landscape species. County staff will conduct inspections to determine the required screening requirement. New development shall incorporate one of three tree protection buffers herein that create a sliding scale.

(a)

Seventy-five-foot minimum tree buffer requiring underplantings to block 90 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons.

Architectural bonus : Reduction of underplanting to block 45 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons if building facades have architectural treatments equal to the comprehensive interchange design and landscape plan of the nearest interchange zone.

Tree bonus : No percent decrease in tree density units

(b)

One hndred-foot minimum tree buffer requiring underplantings to block 75 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons.

Architectural bonus : Reduction of underplanting to block 45 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons if building facades have architectural treatments equal to the comprehensive interchange design and landscape plan of the nearest interchange zone.

Square footage bonus : 33 percent of total approved commercial, office and/or industrial square footage shall be permitted for residential uses.

Zoning bonus : If zoned industrial, the following commercial uses are permitted:

1.

Farmer's market.

2.

Appliance sales and repair.

3.

Bakery.

4.

Books, cards and stationary store.

5.

Florist shop.

6.

Hardware, paint and wallpaper store.

7.

Shoe repair.

8.

Vocational school.

If zoned commercial, the following industrial uses are permitted:

1. Laundry, dry cleaning plant.

2. Storage warehouse, no outside storage.

3. Bottling plant.

Tree bonus : 25 percent decrease in total overall site tree density units.

(c)

One hundred twenty-foot minimum tree buffer requiring underplantings to block 60 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons.

Architectural bonus : Reduction of underplanting to block 45 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons if building facades have architectural treatments equal to the comprehensive interchange design and landscape plan of the nearest interchange zone.

Square footage bonus : 60 percent of total approved commercial, office and/or industrial shall be permitted for residential uses.

Zoning bonus : If zoned industrial, the following commercial uses are permitted:

1.

Farmer's market.

2.

Appliance sales and repair.

3.

Bakery.

4.

Books, cards and stationary store.

5.

Convenience store with/without fuel pumps.

6.

Drug stores, pharmacies.

7.

Fast food restaurant, drive in.

8.

Florist shop.

9.

Furniture, home furnishing store.

10.

Garden, landscaping supplies.

11.

Gasoline service station.

12.

Hardware, paint and wallpaper store.

13.

Shoe repair.

14.

Vocational school.

15.

Theater.

16.

Recreation facilities, indoor or outdoor.

If zoned commercial, the following industrial uses are permitted:

1.

Laundry, dry cleaning plant.

2.

Storage warehouse, no outside storage.

3.

Bottling plant.

4.

Laboratory research facilities.

5.

Bottled gas, storage and distribution.

6.

Building supplies and storage, no outside storage.

7.

Equipment supplies (medical, dental, art, etc.).

8.

Ice manufacturing.

Tree bonus : 50 percent decrease in total overall site tree density units.

(2)

Interchange zones. The area within a distance of 1,000 linear feet of the crossings of a right-of-way of an Interchange shall be recognized as an interstate zone. Properties wholly contained within each of the buffer areas shall be allowed to be disturbed and replanted utilizing berms and underplantings of indigenous landscape species. County staff will conduct inspections to determine the required screening elements. New developments shall incorporate one of three tree protection buffers herein that create a sliding scale.

(a)

Seventy-five-foot minimum tree buffer requiring underplantings to block 90 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons.

Architectural bonus : Reduction of underplanting to block 45 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons if building facades have architectural treatments equal to the comprehensive interchange design and landscape plan of the nearest interchange zone.

Tree bonus : No percent decrease in tree density units.

(2)

One hundred-foot minimum tree buffer requiring underplantings to block 75 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons.

Architectural bonus : Reduction of underplanting to block 45 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons if building facades have architectural treatments equal to the comprehensive interchange design and landscape plan of the nearest interchange zone.

Square footage bonus : 33 percent of total approved commercial, office and/or industrial square footage shall be permitted for residential uses.

Zoning bonus : If zoned industrial, the following commercial uses are permitted:

1.

Farmer's market.

2.

Appliance sales and repair.

3.

Bakery.

4.

Books, cards and stationary store.

5.

Florist shop.

6.

Hardware, paint and wallpaper store.

7.

Shoe repair.

8.

Vocational school.

If zoned commercial, the following industrial uses are permitted:

1.

Laundry, dry cleaning plant.

2.

Storage warehouse, no outside storage.

3.

Bottling plant.

Tree bonus : 25 percent decrease in total overall site tree density units.

(c)

One hundred twenty-foot minimum tree buffer requiring underplantings to block 60 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons.

Architectural bonus : Reduction of underplanting to block 45 percent visibility of all buildings during all seasons if building facades have architectural treatments equal to the comprehensive interchange design and landscape plan of the nearest interchange zone.

Square footage bonus : 60 percent of total approved commercial, office and/or industrial shall be permitted for residential uses.

Zoning bonus : If zoned industrial, the following commercial uses are permitted:

1.

Farmer's market.

2.

Appliance sales and repair.

3.

Bakery.

4.

Books, cards and stationary store.

5.

Convenience store with/without fuel pumps.

6.

Drug stores, pharmacies.

7.

Fast food restaurant, drive in.

8.

Florist shop.

9.

Furniture, home furnishing store.

10.

Garden, landscaping supplies.

11.

Gasoline service station.

12.

Hardware, paint and wallpaper store.

13.

Shoe repair.

14.

Vocational school.

15.

Theater.

16.

Recreation facilities, indoor or outdoor.

If zoned commercial, the following industrial uses are permitted:

1.

Laundry, dry cleaning plant.

2.

Storage warehouse, no outside storage.

3.

Bottling plant.

4.

Laboratory research facilities.

5.

Bottled gas, storage and distribution.

6.

Builder supplies and storage, no outside storage.

7.

Equipment supplies (medical, dental, art, etc.).

8.

Ice manufacturing.

Tree bonus : 50 percent decrease in total overall site tree density units.

(Ord. No. 99-O-24, 7-27-99)