Draft chapter 169: Screening and Buffering Standards
§ 169.02 Applicability
The 2026 draft's § 169.02 beside the current code's Zoning § 17.02: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
Zoning § 17.02 Applicability
The screening and buffering standards will be applied throughout the zoning ordinance, when this Section is specifically referenced, where they will be referenced with the numbers S1, S2, S3, etc. The regulations in this section address materials, placement, layout, and timing of installation. The standards in this section are expressed as minimum standards; additional landscaping and screening materials may be used as long as they do not conflict with the provisions of this section.
2026 draft
§ 169.02 Applicability
The screening and buffering standards will be applied throughout the Zoning Code when this section is specifically referenced. The regulations in this section address materials, placement, layout, and timing of installation. The standards in this section are expressed as minimum standards; additional landscaping and screening materials may be used as long as they do not conflict with the provisions of this section.
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