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Exhibit A Page 2 Subd. 6. Required Screening: The fencing and screening required by this Title shall be subject to subdivisions 1 through 5 hereof and shall consist of either a fence or a green belt planting strip the height of which shall be sufficient to adequately shield the activity from the abutting properties. a. A green belt planting strip shall consist of evergreen ground cover and shall be of sufficient width and density to provide an effective screen. This planting strip shall contain no structures or other use. Such planting strips shall not be less than eight feet (8') in height. Earth mounding or berms may be used but shall be limited to an average of five feet (5') of the height of the required screen. The planting plan and type of shrub shall require the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon a recommendation of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Building Inspector. b. A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood or steel. Such fence shall provide a solid screening effect and not exceed eight feet (8') in height or be less than six feet (6') in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall be subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon a recommendation by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Building Inspector. c. Ground cover shall be established within one (1) year following issuance of the building permit. Ground cover material shall be of such type as to control erosion. (1988 Code §40.04) Subd. 7. Prohibited Materials: c. Barbed wire, razor wire or other materials which could cause bodily harm shall be prohibited and no fence or property shall be wired and designed to conduct and emit an electrical charge, except as allowed for below. d. Exceptions: Facilities providing essential services or municipal and governmental services may erect barbed wire or other materials having a similar deterrence, upon notice to properties within 350 feet and upon approval of the City Council.