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noticing for additions exceeding 500 square feet in area shall be 300 <br />feet. <br /> <br />(1) Substantial planted landscaping between structures and fronting <br /> roadways is encouraged. In general, a target of i tree for each 1,000 <br /> sq. ft. should be provided, with 30 percent of the trees 24-inch box or <br /> larger. The use of gravel or shale for driveways leading to individual <br /> homes, rather than concrete or blacktop, is encouraged. <br />(2) Informal landscape planting is encouraged to reflect the existing <br /> character of Happy Valley. <br />(3) Decorative driveway entry pylons, if provided, should be constructed of <br /> wood or stone. Materials which relate in a positive way to Happy <br /> Valley's heritage are encouraged. New materials such as stucco and <br /> brick are discouraged. <br />(4) Except as noted below, fencing should follow the provisions of the R-l- <br /> 40,000 zoning district. Where fencing is desired, only open fencing <br /> should be permitted along roadways and between properties. <br />(5) New fencing should consist of wooden posts with horizontal wood rails <br /> or wood posts with wire mesh. Chain-link fencing is inappropriate along <br /> roadways and should not be permitted in front setback areas. Its use <br /> may be considered in locations not visible from public roadways but is <br /> not encouraged. <br />(6) Solid fencing is discouraged except in cases where necessary to maintain <br /> privacy around special use areas, such as swimming pools. Solid fencing <br /> should not be permitted within the front yard setback. <br />(7) Paved shoulders for parking next to public roadways should not be <br /> permitted. <br />(8) Outdoor lighting should be subdued in brightness and should avoid <br /> creating off-site glare. Lighting fixtures should be selected with care to <br /> accomplish the identified task (e.g., entry identification, security, etc.) <br /> without unnecessary glare or light spill. Individual light fixtures <br /> exceeding 200 watts and/or located more than eight feet above the <br /> ground surface should be shielded to direct the light down and minimize <br /> its visibility from roadways and adjacent properties. <br /> <br />D. Or_hmr ~ons!M_mr~tion$' <br /> <br />(1) Street address numbers on mailboxes, driveway entry pylons, and <br /> separate identity plaques are required to the satisfaction of the Fire <br /> Department. <br />(2) Individual mailboxes are encouraged where permitted by the Post Office. <br />(3) Painted mail and newspaper boxes, and specially designed receptacles <br /> <br />Page 6 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />