[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.01, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.060), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §4, 5-21-2008]
A.
The
location of all trees twelve (12) inches or greater in diameter, measured
at four and one-half (4½) feet above the ground, which are
proposed to be removed, shall be shown on the landscape plan. Where
the number of such trees on a site is so great as to make individual
locations impractical, the location of groups or clusters of such
trees, with the average size and approximate number, may be shown
instead.
B.
In addition to the minimum number of trees to be planted as set forth in Section 415.090, the appropriate number or amounts of shrubs, ground cover and/or turf area plantings that shall be included within each project shall be determined by the design criteria within each project as established by the City Planning Commission as they relate to visual safety, species used and landscape function.
C.
With the exception of "R-1", "R-2", "RP-1" and "RP-2" zoning districts described in Chapter 405, Article III, Section 405.070 et seq., all plans submitted for approval of a landscape plan shall have the following information included:
1.
North point and scale.
2.
Topographic information and final grading adequate to identify and
properly specify planting for areas needing slope protection.
3.
The location, sizes and surface of materials of all structures and
parking areas.
4.
The location, size and type of all above ground and underground utilities
and structures with proper notation, where appropriate, as to any
safety hazards to avoid during landscaping installation.
5.
The location, type, size and quantity of all proposed landscape materials,
along with common and botanical names of all plant species. The size,
grade and condition shall be specified according to American Association
of Nurserymen Standards.
6.
The location, size and common name of all existing plant materials
to be retained on the site.
7.
Mature sizes of plant material drawn to scale and called out on plan
by common name or appropriate key.
8.
Location of hose connections and other watering sources.
9.
The location of all trees twelve (12) inches caliper or larger measured
at four and one-half (4½) feet above ground level on site that
are proposed for removal.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.02, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.070), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §5, 5-21-2008]
A.
The
purpose of such landscaping is:
1.
To provide greenery to visually soften paved areas and buildings.
To reduce energy consumption, enhance environmental well-being, make
cool and inviting.
2.
To establish desirable environmental conditions by providing shade,
air purification, oxygen regeneration, ground water recharge, stormwater
runoff retardation and noise, glare and heat abatement.
3.
To ensure that the local stock of native trees is replenished, plant
material shall generally be native or hardy to this region. Landscaping
plans shall comply with Kansas State University Extension Office 10%
rule, ensuring the future health of the landscape from infestation
and disease epidemics in that no one (1) tree or variety of species
should be more than ten percent (10%) of the total population.
4.
To buffer and screen uncomplimentary land uses and enhance the quality
and appearance over the entire site of the project.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.03, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.080), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §6, 5-21-2008]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have these
prescribed meanings:
Generally those trees which shed their leaves annually, such
as Ash, Sycamore, Willow, etc.
Generally those trees which do not shed their leaves annually,
such as Pine, Spruce, Juniper, etc.
Landscaping materials or living low-growing plant, other
than turf grass, installed in such a manner so as to form a continuous
cover over the ground surface.
Consists of such living material as trees, shrubs, ground
cover/vines, turf grasses and non-living material such as rocks, pebbles,
sand, bark, brick pavers, earthen mounds (excluding pavement) and/or
other items of a decorative or embellishment nature such as fountains,
pools, walls, fencing, sculpture, etc.
All land area within the property lines not covered by building
or pavement.
Generally include those species of trees that reach a height
of seventy (70) feet or taller at maturity.
Generally thirty (30) to seventy (70) feet in height at maturity.
Species of perennial grass other than those designated as
noxious weeds by the State of Kansas Department of Agriculture and
Entomology.
That distance of open area between the curb line and the
building setback line.
That distance of open area between the street right-of-way
line and the building setback line.
Any self-supporting, woody plant of a species which normally
grows to an overall height of less than fifteen (15) feet in this
region.
Generally thirty (30) feet or less in height at maturity,
including ornamental flowering trees and "patio" trees.
Any self-supporting, woody plant of a species which normally
grows to an overall minimum height of fifteen (15) feet in this region.
A species of perennial grass grown as permanent lawns or
for landscape purposes as distinguished from those species grown for
agricultural or commercial seed purposes.
The American Standard for Nursery Stock, as published by
the American Association of Nurserymen and incorporated by reference
herein, shall be referred to in determining the applicability of the
above definitions.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.04, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.090), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §7, 5-21-2008]
A.
In
all zones one (1) tree is required for each fifty (50) feet of street
frontage or portion thereof. Said trees shall be planted within the
landscape setback abutting said street frontage. Trees may be clustered
or arranged within the setback and need not be placed evenly at fifty
(50) foot intervals. In addition, provide one (1) tree for each dwelling
unit or every three thousand (3,000) square feet of landscaped open
space. In addition, provide one (1) tree for each twenty (20) cars
of parking area located dispersed in the parking area not at the perimeter.
B.
Supplementary
to the minimum number of trees required as outlined in this Section,
existing trees saved on the site during construction may be credited
toward the minimum number required. Those existing trees shall be
a minimum of four (4) inches caliper measured at four and one-half
(4½) feet above the ground for medium and large deciduous species.
Minimum size for ornamental and evergreen species shall be three (3)
feet in height. All existing plant material saved shall be healthy
and free of mechanical injury.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.05, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.100), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §8, 5-21-2008]
A.
The
minimum planting sizes for all plant material shall be the following:
1.
Medium and large deciduous shade trees. Two (2)
inch caliper as measured six (6) inches above the ground as specified
by the American Association of Nurserymen.
2.
Small deciduous or ornamental trees. Six (6) feet
in height as specified by the American Association of Nurserymen,
with the exception of true dwarf species.
3.
Conifers. Five (5) to six (6) feet in height.
4.
Upright evergreen trees. Six (6) feet in height
as specified by the American Association of Nurserymen, except for
true dwarf varieties.
5.
Shrubs shall be of a size in keeping with the scale of the building
and as approved by the Planning Commission.
6.
Ground cover plants. Crowns, plugs, containers —
in a manner as appropriate by species to provide fifty percent (50%)
surface coverage after two (2) growing seasons.
7.
Turf and native grass. Seeding as appropriate to
provide complete coverage within the first (1st) growing season.
8.
Sod. Except for single-family dwellings, all slopes
of one (1) foot tall in four (4) feet horizontal distance or steeper
and all turf areas within twenty (20) feet of a building and all areas
within a public right-of-way shall be sodded.
B.
The
current "Preferred Tree Species for Northeast Kansas" as published
by the Kansas Forest Service, is the accepted reference for planting
selections.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.06, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.110), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §9, 5-21-2008]
A.
The
intent of this Section is to encourage interior landscaping within
vehicular parking areas, to break up the large expanses of pavement
and to provide relief from the reflected glare and heat, as well as
to guide vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
B.
All
parking lots containing twenty-five (25) or more spaces shall include
the following landscaping:
1.
Not less than six percent (6%) of the interior of a parking lot shall
be landscaped. The interior of a parking lot shall be calculated by
multiplying the number of parking spaces by two hundred seventy (270)
square feet. Planting which is required along the perimeter of a parking
lot shall not be considered as part of the interior landscaping requirement.
2.
The landscaping and planting areas shall be reasonably dispersed
throughout the parking lots.
3.
The interior dimensions of any planting area or planting median shall
be sufficient to protect the landscaping materials planted therein
and to ensure proper growth. Each area shall be protected by Portland
cement concrete vertical curbs or similar structures.
4.
The primary landscaping materials used in parking lots shall be trees
which provide shade or are capable of providing shade at maturity.
Shrubbery, hedges and other planting material may be used to complement
the tree landscaping but shall not be the sole contribution to the
landscaping. Effective use of earth berms and existing topography
is also encouraged as a component of the landscaping plan.
5.
In those instances where plant material exists on a parking lot site prior to its development, such landscape material may be used if approved as being free of mechanical injury and meeting the requirements in Section 415.090.
6.
No landscaping, tree, shrub, fence, wall or similar item shall be placed in zones of ingress or egress at street corners or in the intersection of a public right-of-way that the traffic engineer determines is an obstruction to visibility, extends into sight lines as stated in Section 415.010 or is a traffic hazard.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.07, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.120), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §10, 5-21-2008]
A.
All
landscape material, living and non-living, shall be in place prior
to issuance of final occupancy permit.
B.
All
plant material shall be healthy and in place prior to issuance of
final occupancy permit. A temporary certificate may be issued without
the installation, provided written assurances are given that the planting
will take place when the proper season arrives.
[Ord. No. 1007 §16-228.08, 1-24-2001; Ord. No. 1091 §§1 — 3(App. A §415.130), 9-24-2003; Ord. No. 1260 §11, 5-21-2008]
A.
The
trees, shrubs and other landscaping materials depicted on plans approved
by the City shall be considered as elements of the project in the
same manner as parking, building materials and other details are elements
of the plan.
B.
The
developer, his/her successor and/or subsequent owners and their agents
shall be responsible for the continued maintenance.
C.
Plant
material which exhibits evidence of insects, pests, disease and/or
damage shall be appropriately treated and dead plants promptly removed
and replaced within the next planting season.
D.
All
landscaping will be subject to periodic inspection by the City's Building
Official or his/her designee.
E.
Should
landscaping not be installed, maintained and replaced as needed to
comply with the approved plan, the owner and his/her agent or agents
shall be considered unlawful and in violation of the terms of the
building or occupancy permit. The Building Official or his/her designee
is empowered to enforce the terms of this Title.
