7.19 Garden Centers and Other Businesses with Permanent Outdoor Displays of Merchandise
When allowed, those displays such as Garden Centers or Home Building Supplies, not including Vehicle Sales and rentals or Heavy Equipment Sales and rentals, shall be subject to the following additional requirements:
| 1. | The area displaying the merchandise shall be an accessory to an enclosed retail sales or rental area which is the primary retail business area. The outdoor display area shall be immediately adjacent to the primary sales or rental area and shall be shown on an approved site plan. |
| 2. | The merchandise shall not be located in the front yard. |
| 3. | The area displaying the merchandise must be screened from any adjoining residential use or zone. Refer to buffer Section 10 for additional information. |
| 4. | Permanent displays may not block sidewalks or parking areas, and may not impede vehicular or pedestrian traffic. |
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