(1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all new or expanded structures or upon change in use or change in ownership of said properties which are located in all commercial zones, including parking lots so far as they are not otherwise covered under Chapter 18.45 ECMC, and includes all new structures and all intensified, modified, expanded, repaired or altered existing uses and structures when the cost of such intensification, modification, expansion, repairs or alteration exceeds 50 percent of the existing value of said use or structure. Parking lots are included within the application of this chapter to permit the administrator to proceed to give notice to the owners of such properties and require compliance with this chapter or Chapter 18.45 ECMC within the time limits provided in this chapter.

(2) Existing Structures. These standards are encouraged for all structures existing as of the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.

(3) The buffer and screening requirements of this chapter shall be required for every property line that is adjacent to, contiguous to, abuts, adjoins, fronts or borders a public street, public right-of-way, or public highway, including railroad rights-of-way, or a residential zone. (Ord. 559 § 1, 2019; Ord. 513 § 1, 2016; Ord. 416 § 1, 2009)