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(b) Minimum Landscape Standard. Unless otherwise specified in this land use code, required landscape areas must, at a minimum, comply with EC 9.6210(1) Basic Landscape Standard (L-1). (c) Landscaping In Front Yard Setbacks. If a front yard setback contains a landscape planting bed, the planting bed shall be a minimum of 7 feet in width and shall comply, at a minimum, with EC 9.6210(1) Basic Lanscape Standard (L-1). d (d) Landscaping In Interior Yard Setbacks Abutting Residential Zones. Landscape planting beds within the interior yard setbacks abutting a residential zone shall be a minimum of 7 feet in width and shall comply with EC 9.6210(3) High Screen Landscape Standard (L-3). (e) Street Trees. Street tree requirements are specified in EC 7.280 Street Tree Program - Policies, Standards, Procedure. (f) Within the Downtown Plan Area as shown on Map 9.2161(6) Downtown Plan Map, adjustments to subsections (8)(a), (8)(b) and (8)(c) may be made based on the criteria in EC 9.8030(16). (9) Fences. (a) Types. The type of fence, wall or screen used in any situation is limited only by specific requirements stated in landscape standards beginning at EC 9.6200 Purpose of Landscape Standards. (b) Locations and Heights. 1. Fences up to 42 inches in height are permitted within the minimum or maximum front yard setback whichever is greater. 2. Fences up to 8 feet high are allowed in interior yard setbacks. 3. The height of fences that are not in required setback areas is the same as the regular height limits of the zone. 4. Fences must meet standards in EC 9.6780 Vision Clearance (See Figure 9.2171(9) Fencing Standards in Commercial Area. Zones and Figure 9.0500 Vision Clearance Area.) (c) Adjustments. Within the Downtown Plan Area as shown on Map 9.2161(6) Downtown Plan Map, adjustments to subsections (9)(a) and (9)(b) may be made based on the criteria in EC 9.8030(16). (10) Outdoor Storage Areas. Except for plant nurseries, outdoor storage is not permitted in any commercial zone. All merchandise to be stored must be enclosed entirely within buildings or structures. (11) Outdoor Merchandise Display. (a) Except for plants and garden supply products, outdoor merchandise display is not allowed in C-1 and GO zones. (b) In the C-2 and C-4 zones, outdoor display of the uses listed in subsection 1. of this subsection, is permitted when in conformance with the standards listed in subsection 2. of this subsection. 1. Plants and garden supply products; motor vehicle sales, service, and repair; new and used boat sales; large equipment sales and rentals; service station pump islands; vending machines; manufactured home sales; children’s outdoor play equipment; and hot tubs. 2. Outdoor merchandise display is not permitted in required setback areas. Except for plant and garden supply displays, outdoor display areas shall be set back a minimum of 7 feet from the front lot lines with required setbacks landscaped to at least the EC 9.6210(1) Basic Landscape Standard (L-1). Ordinance - Page 3 of 13