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TOWN OF VERNON
ZONING REGULATIONS
SECTION 9 - LANDSCAPE BUFFER STRIPS
9.1 Provision. The Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) may require a landscaped buffer
strip with a depth of twenty-five (25’) to be provided along a property line to buffer
adjacent property from the proposed development. The PZC may impose provision of
the landscape buffer to address the following conditions:
9.1.1 To minimize potential conflict between different uses;
9.1.2 To assure privacy and/or the undisturbed use of property;
9.1.3 To lessen potential glare from light sources or reflections;
9.1.4 To screen motor vehicles, parking and loading areas, dumpsters, storage or
display areas, heating, ventilating, air condition (HVAC) mechanical equipment,
or other industrial equipment.
9.1.5 To provide landscape transitions;
9.1.6 To increase compatibility with neighboring uses, lessen the potential for nuisance,
and promote the sound development of the community relative to special permit
criteria of Zoning Regulations Section 17.3.1 in regard to both existing and
potential development.
9.1.7 To prevent blight, preserve the quality of existing development, and maintain
property values.
9.2 Location – The landscaped buffer strip, if required by the PZC.
9.2.1 Shall be shown on the site plan of development or may be a separate
landscaping plan to be recorded with the approved site plan of development.
9.2.2 Shall be located immediately adjacent to the property line;
9.2.3 Shall have a depth of twenty-five feet (25’);
9.2.4 Shall extend from the property line within, or if necessary beyond, the required
zoning district yard setback;
9.2.5 Shall be located on the property for which approval of development is being
sought and maintenance of such buffer shall be the sole responsibility of the
owner of the property on which it is located.
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