A. Vehicular access to the local street shall be discouraged and permitted only upon Planning Commission approval.

B. A six-foot-high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed across the entire width of the parcel at a minimum of 10 feet behind the edge of the sidewalk or as otherwise designated by the Zoning Administrator. The design of the wall shall be uniform throughout the area in which located, and such design shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Development Services, or designee.

C. The area between the wall and the edge of the sidewalk shall be permanently landscaped. Such landscaped area shall be provided with an automatic irrigation system and shall be permanently maintained and kept free of debris. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the Director of Development Services, or designee, for approval prior to any planting.

D. The wall and landscaping shall be provided prior to the final building inspection of any improvements to be constructed on the premises.

E. If any dwelling units which face the local street exist on such parcel, the dwelling units shall be removed prior to the new commercial development or enlarging of existing commercial development, unless such dwellings are converted for commercial purposes (this situation does not negate the other provisions of this section).

F. If new or enlarged commercial development occurs adjacent to the existing dwelling units which face a local street, a fence separating the property shall also be constructed on the side lot line, the length of such fence to be determined by the Director of Development Services, or designee. Such a fence may be of wood construction. (Ord. 3544 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3153 § 2 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 1356 § 1, 1971; Ord. 1212 § 1, 1969; prior code § 33.901(B)(35)).