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G. Visibility at Intersections
In order to provide unobstructed visibility at intersections,
no sign, fence,_wall,—hedge,_or other structure or planting
bf`more than three-_feet above tthhelestablished street grade
�shall'be erected, placed, or maintained within the triangular
area formed by the intersecting street lines and a straight
line -joining said street lines at points�whict are twenty fiver
feet distant—from"the point o_f enterse_ction, measured=aPbng
Lsaid street lines.
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S. Entrance Corridor Overlay District
1. Pose
The purpose of the Entrance Corridor Overlay District is to augment underlying
zoning regulations in designated areas to:
a. protect and enhance the major entrance ways into the City, and
b. ensure that such areas are improved in a manner which is in the best
interest of the City of Salem.
2. Applicability
a. The Entrance Corridor Overlay District shall be established along the
corridors designated on the zoning map. The boundaries of the overlay shall
be interpreted as following the rear lot lines of properties fronting on the
corridor, or along a line one hundred and fifty (150) feet from the center
line of the corridor, whichever is less.
b. Properties within said district shall be controlled by the regulations of the
underlying zoning districts, except as hereunder specified. In instances of
conflicting requirements the restrictions listed below shall prevail.
c. The requirements of this section shall not apply to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) proposals, or those development proposals which are
required to obtain a Site Plan Review Special Permit.
3. Di�and other Requirements
The following requirements shall apply to all properties in the Entrance Corridor
Overlay Districts.
a.r—Fence es-in order to maintain and maximize aesthetic views, and sight-lines,
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all fences along the front and side lot lines shall comply with the following
standards:
(1) No fence along a front or side lot line shall be more than four (4) feet
in height, as measured from the curb-level of the street, or average
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grade elevation of the land where the fence is to be located,
whichever is deemed appropriate.
(2) Chain link and wire fences are prohibited along front and side lot lines.
(3) Any fence constructed within an Entrance Corridor Overlay District
shall require a Fence Permit issued by the City of Salem Building
Department.
b. Curb Cuts-Only one curb-cut of no greater than 24 feet shall be permitted
for all residential uses. A maximum of two (2) curb cuts no greater
than 24 feet each shall be permitted for all commercial uses.
c. Mechanical Equipment and Refuse Storage Areas - No refuse storage areas
or mechanical equipment areas shall be located in a front yard, nor within
25 feet of the front lot line of the side yard. Such areas shall be screened
from all public ways, parking areas, residential land uses, and open space
areas.
d. Parking Areas - All parking areas of more than 12 spaces shall be arranged
and landscaped to properly screen vehicles from adjacent properties and
streets.
The requirements for such landscaping are as follows:
(1) Landscaping shall include one tree of 3 }"-4" caliper for each 3 parking
spaces. Trees shall be planted in plant beds bounded by 6" granite
curbing. .
(2) No plant bed shall be less than 15 square feet, and no dimension of
such plant bed shall be less than 3 feet.
(3) A planting strip of no less than 3 feet wide shall separate vehicles
parked face to face in a parking area. Such planting strip shall include
one 3 }"-4" caliper tree every 27 feet (in line with striping) and other
appropriate landscaping.
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e. Signage
(1) A Sign Review Committee, comprised of the following members, shall be
established for the purpse of reviewing all signage proposed for an
Entrance Corridor Overlay District:
1. Building Inspector or his designee;
Z. City Planner or his designee; and
3. Representative of the Salem Redevelopment Authority
(2) The Sign Review Committee shall review the size, location, type of
material and design of all signs located within an Entrance Corridor
Overlay District.
(3) The Sign Review Committee shall follow the Salem Sign Ordinance except
that the Sign Review Committee shall be allowed to limit the size of all
signs within an Entrance Corridor Overlay District to one-half the size
which is allowed in the underlying zone.
(4) Approval by a simple majority of this Committee is required prior to a sign
permit being granted by the City of Salem.
f. Site Plan Review
(1) All new construction over 2,000 square feet in non-residential uses shall be
required to be reviewed and approved under the provisions of Site Plan
Review by the Salem Planning Board.
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