A. Landscaping shall be in compliance with MLMC 18.57, except along common property lines that abut residential districts or districts designated for less intensive uses. In that case, a five foot (5') wide buffer shall be required that includes a six foot (6') high site obscuring fence, made of wood or masonry block, and either a dense evergreen hedge or a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover along the inside of the fence to create a living screen at least six feet (6') in height within three (3) years. The height requirement shall be reduced in the front yard setback area to comply with the maximum height requirements.

B. Landscaping may incorporate the use of earthberming into the design to achieve a six foot (6') barrier. If the earthberming alternative is chosen, fencing and landscaping materials may be chosen so the 6'-high vertical separation is achieved.

C. Full screen landscaping that includes a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover shall meet the following requirements at the time of planting: