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(Ord.No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006) Sec.78-828. - Loading. (a) General provisions. In addition to other restrictions of this chapter, all loading or unloading into or out of trucks in excess of three-fourths ton capacity shall be conducted at facilities specifically designed and designated for that purpose. Those facilities, designated as"loading facilities"shall be subject to the following regulations: (1) A minimum of one loading berth per 50,000 square feet of gross floor area or part thereof. Loading berth shall be 55 feet in length, 14 feet in width, and 15 feet in height. (2) All loading docks shall be located within the perimeter of the principal or accessory building and shall be completely enclosed except for the opening needed for access to a vehicle during the time it is standing at a berth. (3) No loading facility shall be located within the required front street or side street setback for the principal building or within ten feet of an interior side lot line or rear lot line. (Ord.No. 32 3rd series, § 2, 3-27-2006) Sec.78-829.-Landscaping. (a) General provisions. Where any industrial use abuts a property zoned for residential use, the industry shall provide screening of the parking areas along the boundary of the residential property. Screening of such parking areas shall also be provided where a business or industry is directly across the street from a residential zone. (b) Fencing. All fences shall be placed within the property being fenced. (1) Fences extending across a required front yard or required side yard which abut a street on a corner lot shall be at least 75 percent open for a passage of air and light and shall maintain the traffic visibility. (2) Industrial fences shall not exceed eight feet in height. (c) Minimum number of plantings. Industrial Districts shall contain, at a minimum the greater of two trees per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or two trees per 40 lineal feet of site perimeter whichever is greater. (d) Minimum planting size. All landscaping incorporated in said plan shall conform to the following standards and criteria. All plants must at least equal the following minimum size: (All trees shall be balled and burlapped (B&B) and shrubs shall be container grown unless otherwise approved by city staff. Type and mode of planting are dependent upon time of planting season, availability, and site conditions (soils, climate, ground water, irrigation, grading, etc.). Shade Trees: 1.5 to 2 inch. Ornamental Trees: 1 inch. Coniferous Trees: 4-6 feet. Large Deciduous Tree: 2-4 feet. Large Coniferous Shrubs: 2-4 feet. Small Deciduous Shrubs: 18-24 inches. Small Coniferous Shrubs: 18-24 inches. Page 9