§ 9.23. Utility facilities.

9.23.1

Telecommunications towers are covered in the Greene County Tower Ordinance.

9.23.2

Minor Utility Facilities:

9.23.2.1

Size: Exempt from minimum lot size required in zoning district and are less than one-quarter acre.

9.23.2.2

Setbacks: Exempt from setback requirements.

9.23.2.3

Buffer requirements:

a.

Fenced areas shall have an appropriate planted buffer.

b.

Minor utility facilities greater than 1,600 square feet shall have an appropriate planted buffer.

c.

Facilities greater than 6-feet tall, with the exception of utility poles, shall have an appropriate planted buffer.

d.

An appropriate planted buffer shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide planted strip containing evergreen vegetation that will attain a height of eight (8) feet within three (3) years.

9.23.2.4

Any lighting on the property shall be such that it does not cause glare to adjacent properties or streets.

9.23.2.5

Property shall not be used for the storage of vehicles or service equipment.

9.23.3

Major Utility Facilities:

9.23.3.1

Size: One-quarter acre or larger.

9.23.3.2

A site development plan shall be submitted and approved by the Zoning Administrator.

9.23.3.3

Setbacks: As defined for the zoning district.

9.23.3.4

Buffer requirements: minimum 20-foot planted buffer strip shall be provided as suitable screening along property lines or within 60 feet of developed areas with the exception of Heavy Commercial or Industrial uses. An appropriate planted buffer shall contain evergreen vegetation that will attain a height of eight (8) feet within three (3) years.