developments related to landscaping between adjacent lots within such residential developments.
(6) Landscape Design & Clustering . This Article is designed to provide parameters for the design and installation of landscaping. The Town of Fuquay-Varina encourages the design of the landscaping to encompass creativity, offers variety, appearance and imagination, and introduces a theme for a proposed development that meets the overall intent and purpose of the standards herein identified. (7) Landscaping, Buffers & Screening . The following Table provides the land use class by proposed use and required perimeter buffer yard and thoroughfare buffer required, to be provided with the submittal of a site plan, preliminary subdivision plat or phased development plan. (8) Exception for Residential Lot Frontage on a Thoroughfare . Pedestrian-oriented streetscape buffers shall be allowed in lieu of standard landscaped thoroughfare buffers when rear-loaded residential fronts onto a thoroughfare. Pedestrian-oriented streetscape buffer shall contain both hardscape elements (such as but not limited to sidewalks, decorative lighting, street furniture, and fountains) and street tree plantings every 40’ which do not have to meet typical thoroughfare width or buffer classification. (9) Exception for Reduced Perimeter Buffer Width. The Town Manager or their designee may approve a reduction in the required perimeter buffer width through an administrative adjustment (see Article Q Procedures & Administration, §9-1808, a. Administrative Adjustments). The applicant must document that supplemental elements, including but not limited to, all evergreen materials, increased buffer opacity, and/or fencing, will serve to meet the intent of the perimeter buffer requirement. The buffer width may not be reduced to less than 20' and the reduction is not available for thoroughfare buffers.
§9-1714 LANDSCAPING, BUFFERS & SCREENING
Landscaping, buffers and screening shall be provided in compliance with the table included herein, and the requirement of this Article and the Land Development Ordinance.
a. Interpretation of Table – Landscaping, Buffers & Screening
(1) Perimeter Buffer. The following table shall determine perimeter buffer requirements for proposed developments or uses in accordance with the following instructions:
A. Locate the proposed use type in the far left column .
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