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(300.07 Sub. 4.H.4.a.vii.) Lake Elmo Municipal Code Chapter 3 — Zoning Section 300 — Zoning Ordinance vi. Description of unique architectural features specific to the particular request. vii. The exterior surfaces of all buildings shall be faced with brick, stone, or glass.' The City may allow architecturally enhanced and integrally colored block, in all cases examples of the proposed finish are to be submitted for review by the Planning Commission. No building shall be constructed with a main exterior surface of sheet aluminum, steel corrugated aluminum, or similar products; these materials are acceptable only as trim. Non-structural metal standing seam roofing is permitted. No accessory building shall exceed the height of a principal building. All exterior equipment and trash and recycling storage areas and dock areas shall be screened with materials used in the principal structure. Low profile, self-contained HVAC units which blend in with the building architecture are exempt from the screening requirement. Underground utilities shall be provided for all structures. b. Landscaping. All yard area shall either be landscaped green areas or open and left in a natural state. Yards to be landscaped shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, trees and shrubs in accordance with a plan prepared by a landscape architect. Areas left in a natural state shall be kept free of litter, debris and noxious weeds. Yards adjoining any residential zone shall contain a buffer area consisting of benning, landscaping and/or fencing for the purpose of screening noise, sight, sound and glare. A reasonable attempt shall be made to preserve as many existing trees as is practical and to incorporate them into the site plan. Where areas abut residential districts, a buffer area of a minimum depth of 100 feet will be required. The buffer area shall be completely defined and designed, and approved by the City prior to all final City inspections for construction on site. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or commencement of any improvements on site, the owner shall provide the City with a financial security for a minimum of 24 months, approved by the City Attorney, to assure construction of the buffer area. All landscaping shall comply with Section 520.01. I. HB - Highway Business. 1. Permitted Uses and Structures. Highway Business Automobile Service Hotels Motels Restaurants Other Highway Business Uses Similat to above Recreational Vehicle Sales (including motorized hang gliders) ' Amended Ordinance 97-92 10-16-01 300-38