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C. All open street parking areas having more than six (6) parking spaces shall be effectively screened by a wall, fence of acceptable design, or compact hedge along all sides, which adjoin or are directly across the street from the property in a residential zone or institutional use. Such wall, fence or hedge shall be maintained in good condition. Plans for fencing shall be approved by the City Council. The fence shall not be used for advertising purposes. D. Parking constructed to fall within the minimum setbacks: See Table A. E. Off street parking areas shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water. Drainage plans shall be subject to approval ofthe City Engineer. F. Also see Section 165. Buffer Zone Between Industrial and Residential Districts Where the side yard of any Industrial District abuts a Residential District, the minimum side yard setback shall be 60 feet. Parking of vehicles will be permitted within 40 feet of the side yard line. All side yard areas not utilized for parking shall be landscaped with screening provided along the side lot line to within 15 feet of any public right-of-way. Screening Requirements If the City Council requires any type of screening as a condition for a Variance or special use permit, the applicant shall comply with the following conditions: A. File a copy of the screening plans with the Zoning Administrator. B. The screening, planting or construction, or both shall be complete within one year from the date of building permit, subject to extension by the City Council. C. The screening shall be maintained after completion. D. A dollar amount of one and one-half times the estimated cost of planting and construction of the screening shall be filed with the City in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit. The cash escrow or letter of credit amount shall be forfeited to the City if any provisions of this section are violated. Landscaping A minimum of ten (10) percent of any lot shall be green space. Three (3) percent of the surface area of the land within a parking area shall be landscaped with grass and shrubbery or other approved ground cover. Landscaped areas will continue to be maintained by the property owner on a continuous basis. Green areas within abutting street right-of-ways will also be maintained by the property owner. Also see Section 160. Site Plan Site plans for all developments require special use permits prior to the issuance of building permits. At least the following information shall be submitted for review: A. Site development plan.