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ORDINANCE NO. 85-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE NO. 80-9, ADOPTED J0,1E 16, 1980, AS
AMENDED AND KNOWN AS THE PLYMOUTH ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 7, Subdivision F, is hereby amended by the addition of the
following:
Rooftop Equipment. All heating and cooling and other mechanical equipment
mounted on the roof of new approved MULTIPLE DWELLINGS shall effectively buffer
noise so that it is not transmitted beyond the boundaries of the property so to
he perceptible in any residential zoning district. Such equipment shall be
designed including exterior color and located so to be aesthetically harmonious
and compatible with the building. Screening of the equipment may he required
where the design, color, and location of the equipment are found to not effec-
tively buffer noise or provide aesthetic harmony and compatibility. Screening
shall be constructed of durable materials which are aesthetically compatible with
the structure and which may be an integral part of the structure. Applicable re-
quirements for access to the equipment shall be observed in the design and
construction of the screening.
Section 2. Section 8, Subdivsion G, is hereby amended by the addition of the
following:
Rooftop Equipment. All heating and cooling equipment mounted on the roof of of
new approved NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS shall effectively buffer noise so that it
is not transmitted beyond the boundaries of the property so to be perceptible in
any residential zoning district. Such equipment shall be designed including
exterior color and located so to be aesthetically harmonious and compatible with
the building. Screening of the equipment may be required where the design,
color, and location of the equipment are found to not effectively buffer noise or
provide aesthetic harmony and compatability Screening shall be constructed of
durable materials which are aesthetically compatible with the structure and which
may be an integral part of the structure. Applicable requirements for access to
the equipment shall be observed in the design and construction of the screening.
Section 3. Section 11, Subdivision A, 7., c. and f. are hereby amended by the
addition of the following:
C. Plans and specifications for fences, walls and other buffers as required
herein, including proposed screening of rooftop equipment.
f. Complete plans and specifications for exterior wall finishes proposed for
all principal and accessory buildings. Elevation drawings shall show
proposed rooftop equipment and any proposed screening.
Section 4. Section 11, Subdi inion A., 11., b. is hereby amended by the addition
of the following:
b. The required work includes private exterior amenities such as landscaping,
private driveways, parking areas, recreational facilities, drainage systems,
curbing, fences and screening, and other similar facilities.
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City of Plymouth
Ordinance No. 85 -
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage
and publication.
Adopted by the City Council the 6th day of MAY , 1985.
ATTEST:
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Laurie Houk, City Clerk
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