9422-03 Amend Chapter 21, Article 2, Use District Regulations, of South Bend Municipal Code to add a new zoning district to be known as th "CB" Community Business District

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e. In no case shall the total combined percentage of hedge plants or shrubs, shade trees, ornamental trees, or evergreen trees (narrow spread) which aze substituted for evergreen trees exceed twenty-five (25) percent. v. Foundation Landscape Alternatives - In order to provide flexibility and creativity in landscape designs, the Zoning Administrator may approve a foundation landscape plan which includes any combination of shade trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, or hedge plants /shrubs, provided that the total amount of plant materials along the building remains proportional to the base requirements of Section 21-19.5 (b) (9) (F) (ii), above. vi. Parking Area Screening Alternatives - In order to provide flexibility and creativity in landscape designs, the Zoning Administrator may approve a parking azea screening plan which includes hedge plants or shrubs in combination with: an ornamental or decorative fence; a masonry wall; or, an earthen berm, provided that: a. Between a front building line and a front lot line: the ornamental or decorative fence or masonry wall is not less than twenty-four inches (24") in height nor more than thirty-six inches (36") in height, with an open space percentage equal to or less than seventy (70) percent; or, 2. the earthen berm is not less than twenty-four inches (24") in height nor more than thirty-six inches (36") in height; or, b. Between a side building line and any required side residential bufferyazd or between a reaz building line and any required rear residential bufferyazd: the ornamental or decorative fence or masonry wall is not less than three (3) feet in height nor more than: A. six (6) feet in height if the open space of the fence is less than twenty (20) percent; or, B. ten (10) feet in if the open space of the fence is twenty (20) percent or greater; or, 18