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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCE 1149-1986Suggested bys Administration _ CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 1149•86 AN ORDINANCE Or THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AMENDING KENAI MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.25 ENTITLED "LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS." WHEREAS, problems have arisen implementing requirements of the landscaping regulations{ and, I o1ai1F n WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 11, 1966 meeting, approved the attached amendments to KMC 14.2S. NOW* THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAIg ALASKA, that KMC 14.25 entitled "Lersdecaping Regulations" be amended as defined on the attached Exhibit "A." PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this second day of July, 1986. ER-seNYOR ATTM et Whelant City Clark First Readings June 189 1986 <. Second Readings July 2. 1986 Third Reading: July 16, 1986 Effective Date: Aug. 16, 1986 t; 6/27/86 - = --= - — 1 �.. . �- Fa .arlM \ Ch•oter 14.25 LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS n I•. A Sectione: 14.25.010 Intent 14.25.020 Application - 14.25.030 Landscaping Plan - Submittal Requirements 14.25.035 Landscaping Site Plan.r„: 14.25.040 Landscaping Plan - Performance Criteria •: 14.250050 Landscaping Review Board letion 14.25.060 ESECURITY AGREEMENT] Com 14.25.070 [DEFINITION - LANDSCAPINGJ Modifications 14.25.060 ,E__xopi-�rs.t�ion _ 1425.090 enaltiis 14:25.100 Definitions Jy- 14.25.010 Intents It is the intent of this section to provide for lands, ping and/or the retention of natural vegetation in conjunction with commercial and industrial development within the City of Kenai. The general purpose of landscaping is to visually enhance the city's appearance, maintain or increase property values, and reduce erosion and storm runoff. (Ord 1094) 1425.020 Aeglicationo This section shall apply to all commercial and industrial development within the City of Kensi. "Commercial development" shall be defined as any improvements requiring a building permit for construction of $10,000 a more located on pro ertiea within the Control Commercial (CC), General (IN) Light Industrial (IL) •.- u Commeroisl (CGS, Heavy Industrial and zoning districts. (Ord 1094) 14.25.030 Landscaping Plan - Submittal Re uirementes Three (3) copies of the landscaping plan shell e 642011199s •p�r_o_v_a� to the EBUILDING OFFICIAL 1N CONJUNCTION MI REQUEST WITH THIS SECTI P nnin FUN BU'TCOING PERMIT IN COMPLIANCE .� nd tonin S eoialist rior to the issuance of a builidn arm ne co e a rove ane e a a rs urns o e actin �.: -: a ca one ,o e a s r co e o lan e e u n ns ec or . s an soap ngg pt ken, • a e prepare • a minimum scale o " a 20' 1 end she l'- include the following Informations (a) Common and scientific name of the planting materials to + ; -, - F.• be used in the project (b) Typical plant ing details c Location of all planting areas and relationship to buildings, parking areas, and driveways (d) Identification end location of existing vegetation to be retained ' ak ., tt Alwo ! t k (a) Identification and location of non -living landscaping materials to be used (f)) Identification of on -sits snow storage arose (g) Drainage patterns 14,25.035 Landscaping Site Plane Require submittal of preliminary site p en and approve& by the Landscaping Review Board prior to any land clearning and/or tree cutting. 1094 ) 14.25.040 Landscaping Plan - Performance Criteria$ (a) Object ves: An effective landscaping plan should utilize a variety of techniques for achieving the intent of this ordinance. The appropriate placement or retention of vegetation in sufficient amount will provide the best results. Perimeterp interior, end parking lot landscaping should be included as components of the overall landscaping plan. (b) Perimeter Landscaping$ Perimeter landscaping involves the land areas adjacent to lot lines within the property boundary. This buffer landscaping serves to separate and minimize the impact between adjacent land uses. Buffer landscaping may be desirable along the perimeter of the property to shield vehicular or building lights from adjacent structures and to provide a visual separation between pedestrians and vehicles. (a) Interior Landscaping$ Interior landscaping involves those areas of the property exclusive of the perimeter and parking lot areas. Interior landscaping is desirable to $operate uses or activities within the ovoroll development. Screening or visual enhancement landscaping is recommended to accent or complement buildings, to identify and highlight entrances to the sites and to provide for attractive driveways and streets within the site. (d) Parking Lot Landscaping: Parking lot landscaping involves the land erase adjacent to or within all parking lots and associsied access drives. Parking lot landscaping serves to provide visual relief between vehicle perking arose and the remainder of the development. It also is desirable for the purpose of improving vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns. (a) Meximum Required Landecapingt The Landscaping Review Board shall not rogQ_ire more than five percent (5B) of any Project area to be landecspeds aw . / PIV F X 14.25.O50 Landow in Revie Boards (a) Memberships Qu•litioations, Terms, an u eas The Landscaping Review Board shall consist of not lose than five members who shall serve without pay. Members shell be appointed by the Mayor end confirmed by the Council. Members shell be appointed for a term of three years, excepting the initial me%bilre whp,ahall be appointed for a ones two, or three year term- The Board shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and ol%tr-k-- A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. `o}' (b) Meetings and Proosedinges '_b The Board shall meet to review and take action on a landeceping plan within fourteen (14) days of =:t' satisfactory submittal to the Building Official. The Building Official shell Jesus a building permit upon the associated landscaping plan by the - " ` - --�'- approval of Board or the expiration of 14 days without official -° Board action, providing all of the other requirements for the issuance of a building permit have been met. Any appeal of the action of the Board shall be submitted in writing to the Kenai City Council. (Ord :.. 1077) .CD P -. 14.29*060 ESECURITY AGREEMENT] Com lotions All required landscaping so presented n the approved landscaping plan shall be installed [PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF:.. OCCUPANCY BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL] within nine (9) months of IAl] com lotion of the buildin construct` a make the final inspection to ann n and zoning specialistshall verif e completiono a required landscaping. In the event that the landscaping has not been completed upon request for the the Certificate of Occupancy, the Building Official may entertain (9) month Certificate application for s one-time tormporary nine of Occupancy which shall be subject to approval by the City .. °V ;.,•,�';, Council. The Lenders in Review Board may rant extensions to - the com le ion date for unusual circumstances as the uoard deems neassearye rectical 14.25.070 ModiFicatione s Mlhanever there are the ' J diffieu es n carr no out a rov_s ons o s chapter •nn n amd—Zoning s000l 1s me ran m nor 003i ice long rot sa s; s n v ue cases provided- e ann n a d a .- n ma eStrict letter Of ;.,.� • aspecial reason Weeialinance a rso a•A an • e mo e• o a n -and - __-- - _ k_�-.: e con arm y with the intent purpose or this Ordinance- 14.25.000 Ex irationo If constr ction of the pro act has Tthe la�coos p en. - - .•--/ : not sere n • s af' epprova laose. e approval-onall 14,25,090 Penaltiess Penalties for non-compliance with this chapter shall be as set forth by KMC 14.20.160. .. • '. :.».:_=;'' - °. . NPW 0 1] io • Ire - .c� F V t14.2s.0701 14.25.100 0etinition - Lsndeca J }; "Landscaping" eeene-two — treatment or the rounds'uurrace with live planting materialsp including but not lie ted to* trees$ shrubs, gross$ ground cover or other growing horticultural Material. other materials such as wood chipse stone, or decorative rock may also be utilized. A list Of recommended landscaping materials shall be provided by the City of Kenai. (Ord 1037) ,- . 5 a .. • , .. 17 .. -- ..� • r'{vn 4a Va <Vt