[R.O. 2008 § 402.020; Ord. No. 5752 § 1, 12-8-2011]
The following definitions shall apply
in interpretation and enforcement of this Chapter, unless otherwise
specifically stated:
A combination of distance and a visual buffer or barrier.
It includes an area, together with the combination of plantings, berms
and/or fencing that are required to eliminate or reduce existing or
potential nuisances. These nuisances can occur between adjacent zoning
districts and between different land uses. Such nuisances include
dirt, litter, noise and glare of lights, signs and incompatible land
uses, buildings or parking areas.
A measurement of the tree trunk diameter measured at twelve
(12) inches above ground level.
A written document that plans for the care, replacement,
maintenance, and removal of trees in parks, along streets, and in
other public spaces.
Landscaping materials are considered to be native or exotic
plantings, lawns, ground cover, trees, shrubs, and other planting
materials. Paved or decorated surfaces, outdoor landscape elements,
pools, fountains, water features, paved or decorative surfaces are
also considered landscape materials.
A plant unit shall consist of a combination of landscape
materials which shall equal thirty (30) points where deciduous canopy
trees measuring two (2) to two and one-half (2.5) inch caliper equal
ten (10) points each, evergreen trees measuring six (6) to eight (8)
feet tall equal ten (10) points each, ornamental deciduous trees measuring
one and one-half (1.5) to two (2) inch caliper equal five (5) points
each, and shrubs measuring eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inches
tall or three (3) to four (4) feet wide equal one (1) point each.
All sizes specified are at the time of planting. While any combination
of materials may be used to achieve the total point requirement, the
mixture of a combination of types of materials is strongly encouraged.
An example of various plant unit alternatives is on file in the City
offices.
Land opened, reserved or dedicated for a street, sewer, water,
walk, drainage course or other public purpose.
It is the swelling at the base of the trunk where the roots
and the trunk connect.
Any woody plant that has several stems, none of which is
dominant, and is usually less than ten (10) feet (3 m) tall.
A perennial woody plant typically having one (1), but possibly
multiple main trunks reaching a mature height greater than fifteen
(15) feet and a mature trunk of at least eight (8) inches in diameter
at one (1) foot above the ground.
That portion of any parcel of land covered by the front,
side and rear yard setback requirements as established by the City
of O'Fallon Zoning Code.
