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Orono, MN Code of Ordinances Page 13 of 19 <br /> ii. Off-street parking facilities containing six or more spaces shall be buffered from <br /> streets located within 50 feet. Parking facilities shall be buffered with landscape zones. <br /> iii. Loading docks shall be screened from all lot lines and public roads. <br /> iv. Trash storage facilities shall be screened from all lot lines and public roads. <br /> v. Access roads serving multifamily buildings shall be screened as necessary to eliminate <br /> the impact of vehicle headlights shining toward adjacent residential neighborhoods. <br /> 2. Required screening or buffering may be achieved with fences, walls, earth berms, hedges, <br /> or other landscape materials.All walls and fences shall be architecturally harmonious with <br /> the principal building. Earth berms shall not exceed a slope of 3:1.The screen shall be <br /> designed to employ materials which provide an effective visual barrier during all seasons. <br /> 3. All required screening or buffering shall be located on the lot occupied by the use, building, <br /> facility or structure to be screened. No screening or buffering shall be located on any <br /> public right-of-way or within eight feet of the traveled portion of any street or highway. <br /> 4. Screening or buffering required by subsection(14) of this section shall be of a height <br /> needed to accomplish the goals of subsection (14) of this section. Screening methods <br /> incorporating roofs over storage, trash or mechanical facilities to screen from higher <br /> adjacent properties or buildings may be required. Height of plantings required under <br /> subsection (14) of this section shall be measured at the time of installation. <br /> (15) Architectural standards <br /> a. It is not the intent of the city to restrict design freedom unduly when reviewing project <br /> architecture in connection with a site and building plan. However, it is in the best interest of the <br /> city to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding <br /> structures and neighborhoods. Architectural plans shall be prepared by an architect or other <br /> qualified persons acceptable to the city and shall show the following for all structures other <br /> than single-family detached dwellings: <br /> 1. Elevations of all sides of the building. <br /> 2. Type and color of exterior building materials. <br /> 3. A typical floor plan. <br /> 4. Dimensions of all structures. <br /> 5. The location of trash and recycling containers and of heating, ventilation and air <br /> conditioning equipment. <br /> b. <br /> about:blank 8/8/2016 <br />