A.
All
new structures, buildings and parking lots must comply with the landscaping
and screening standards of this chapter.
B.
If
an addition is proposed to a building; an additional building is proposed
for a lot; or if an expansion is proposed to an existing parking lot,
the existing and expanded parking lot shall comply with the provisions
of this chapter.
A.
Where
Required. All uses must provide and maintain a landscaped area as
provided in this section. Landscaped areas may not include rights-of-way
and accessory uses, and must be maintained as a permeable and uncovered
surface that contains living material. No more than twenty percent
(20%) of the required landscaped area may consist of porous non-living
materials.
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Use Type
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Required Landscaped Area
(% of Lot Area)
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|---|---|
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Detached single-family dwellings
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50%
|
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Attached single-family dwellings
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30%
|
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Two-family dwellings
|
30%
|
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Multi-family dwellings
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30%
|
|
Commercial and industrial uses
|
20%
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B.
Placement
of Landscaped Areas. Landscaping in the following areas shall be provided:
1.
Landscaped area a minimum of six (6) feet in width along street frontages;
and
2.
Landscaped area a minimum of six (6) feet in width along all perimeter
property lines.
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This required landscape area may be utilized in conjunction
with the screening requirements of this chapter. This requirement
does not apply to single-family detached dwellings.
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C.
Foundation
Landscaping. A landscaped area a minimum of five (5) feet wide must
be provided along the foundation of all commercial and industrial
buildings, excluding building entrances, loading areas and areas where
an eight-foot sidewalk is required adjacent to the building. This
landscaped area may count toward the required landscape area for the
lot.
A.
Interior
Parking Lot Landscaping.
1.
Landscape islands with at least one (1) shade tree and three (3)
shrubs must be provided at a minimum of one (1) for every ten (10)
parking spaces in all off-street parking areas. Flexibility in placement
of landscape islands may be allowed for creative parking lot design
and preservation of existing trees and vegetation. Landscape islands
that include a light pole may eliminate the required shade tree provided
the shade tree is included elsewhere in the required landscaped area.
2.
Landscape islands include those areas that are a minimum of eight
(8) feet wide and one hundred twenty-eight (128) square feet in area,
and are open to the parking area on at least three sides. “Bump-out”
landscape areas will be considered landscape islands if they meet
these criteria.
B.
Perimeter
Parking Lot Landscaping.
1.
Applicability. All new off-street parking areas must install perimeter
parking lot landscaping. Areas counted toward interior parking lot
landscaping requirements (such as bump-outs) may not be counted as
perimeter parking lot landscaping.
2.
Parking Areas Abutting Residential Districts. When a parking area
abuts a residential district, a Type A opaque landscape screen must
be provided to shield the parking area from view at any point within
the residential district, as described in Section 430.080C.1.
3.
Parking Areas Abutting Public Streets.
a.
When an off-street parking area abuts a public street, a minimum
landscape strip at least six (6) feet wide must be provided along
the length of the right-of-way, excluding driveways. One (1) shade
tree must also be provided per forty (40) linear feet along the portion
of the parking area that abuts a public street. These trees may be
clustered or spaced linearly.
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b.
When a parking area is separated from a residential district by a
public street right-of-way, screening to shield vehicle headlights
shall be provided along the length of the right-of-way.
All loading areas abutting a residential district must be permanently
screened from view along the abutting property line(s) by a Type A
opaque landscape screen, as described in Section 430.080C.1.
Landscape material must be installed around the base of the
monument signs consisting of shrubs, perennial/annual flowers, and/or
ground cover. The required landscaping area must be a minimum of three
(3) feet wide on all sides of the sign base. Where the area around
the base of the sign is insufficient in size for all of the required
landscaping, the Development Services Director may permit installation
of a portion of the required landscaping at an alternate location
on the site.
A.
One tree must be planted along street frontages between the front building line and the front lot line of each lot in a subdivision and shall not be located within the right-of-way. Said tree shall be of a size in accordance with Section 430.130B1 and be of a species type listed in Section 430.090A. On lots with two (2) street frontages, one (1) site tree is required on each frontage. Once planted, the maintenance of these trees is the responsibility of the property owner. Required site trees must be installed on an individual lot prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
[Amendment 35 - Ordinance 2022-076, 10-24-2022]
B.
To
reduce the risk of disease and/or insect infestation, no more than
fifty percent (50%) of the site trees in a subdivision may be of one
(1) species.
[Amendment 28 – Ordinance 2018-066, 9-10-2018]
A.
Applicability.
Street trees are required on any street designated as a greenway on
the Transportation Plan. Where street trees are provided on other
streets, they must comply with this section.
B.
Planting
Requirements.
1.
Where required, street trees must be planted at a rate of one (1)
tree for every fifty (50) linear feet. Driveway widths may be excluded
from the calculation of the required number of street trees. Flexibility
in locating trees is provided where it is not possible to locate trees
every fifty (50) feet due to the location of driveways.
2.
To reduce the risk of disease and/or insect infestation, no more
than twenty-five percent (25%) of the street trees in any individual
development or subdivision may be of one (1) species.
3.
Species of street trees to be utilized shall comply with this section and be chosen from the list of allowable species for street trees referenced in Section 430.090 and shall be approved by the City prior to installation.
4.
Required street trees must be installed within the street right-of-way
or within ten (10) feet of the street right-of-way. If street trees
are to be located outside of the right-of-way, the City is authorized
to require the establishment of a fifteen-foot landscape maintenance
easement.
5.
Street right-of-way shall be increased in width to accomodate an
exclusive grass and tree planting area adjacent to the street curb
of at least eight (8) feet in width.
A.
Applicability. All uses must provide and maintain screening as required by this section. In cases where a use would be required to provide both landscaping and screening at the same location, the two (2) requirements may overlap; however, the most restrictive requirement applies. Additionally, screening requirements may be counted toward the percent of landscaped area required by Section 430.020.
B.
Screening Table. The following table establishes which type of screen is required. To determine the type required, first identify the zoning of the subject lot (the new or expanded use). Then identify the zoning of each adjacent lot. Types of screens are labeled A, B and C; these are described in Section 430.080C.
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Zoning of Subject Lot
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Zoning of Adjacent Lot
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A
|
RE
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RR
|
R1-A
|
R-1
|
R-1.5
|
R-2
|
R-3
|
R-3A
|
R-3B
|
PO
|
C-1
|
C-2
|
C-3
|
BP
|
M-1
|
M-2
|
PUD
| |
|
A
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
RE
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
RR
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
R-1
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
R-1.5
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
R-2
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
R-3
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
R-3A
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
R-3B
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
PO
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
C-1
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
C
|
+
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
C-2
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
C
|
C
|
+
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
C-3
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
B
|
C
|
+
|
+
|
+
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
BP
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
B
|
B
|
C
|
C
|
+
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
M-1
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
B
|
B
|
B
|
C
|
C
|
+
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
|
M-2
|
B
|
B
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
A
|
B
|
C
|
+
|
n/a
|
|
PUD
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
Notes:
| |
|---|---|
|
Where two (2) requirements overlap, the most restrictive shall
apply.
| |
|
+
|
Six-foot minimum landscaping area is required as in Section 430.020.
|
|
*
|
As determined on approved plan.
|
C.
Types
of Screens.
1.
Opaque Screen, Type A. An opaque screen is intended to exclude all
visual contact between uses and to create a strong impression of special
separation.
a.
Height. Type A screens must be opaque from the ground to a height
of at least six (6) feet, with intermittent visual obstructions to
a height of at least twelve (12) feet.
b.
Materials and Installation.
(1)
The opaque screen may be composed of wall, vinyl fence, landscaped
earth berm, planted vegetation or existing vegetation. When a wall
or fence is used, it must be articulated every fifty (50) feet.
(2)
Compliance of planted vegetative screens or natural vegetation
will be judged on the basis of the average mature height and density
of foliage of the subject species or field observation of existing
vegetation.
(3)
The opaque portion of the screen must be opaque in all seasons
of the year. At maturity, the portion of intermittent visual obstructions
may not contain any completely unobstructed openings more than ten
(10) feet wide. The portion of intermittent visual obstructions may
contain deciduous plants.
(4)
Planting areas for the placement of these screens must be a
minimum of five (5) feet wide.
2.
Semi-Opaque Screen, Type B. The semi-opaque screen is intended to
partially block visual contact between uses and create a strong impression
of the separation of spaces.
a.
Height. Type B screens must be opaque from the ground to a height
of three (3) feet, with intermittent visual obstructions to a height
of at least twelve (12) feet.
b.
Materials and Installation.
(1)
The semi-opaque screen may be composed of a wall, vinyl fence,
landscaped earth berm, planted vegetation or existing vegetation.
(2)
Compliance of planted vegetative screens or natural vegetation
will be judged on the basis of the average mature height and density
of foliage of the subject species or field observation of existing
vegetation.
(3)
At maturity, the portion of intermittent visual obstructions
may not contain any completely unobstructed openings more than ten
(10) feet wide. The zone of intermittent visual obstruction may contain
deciduous plants.
(4)
Planting areas for the placement of these screens must be a
minimum of five (5) feet wide.
3.
Broken Screen, Type C. The broken screen is intended to create the
impression of a separation of spaces without necessarily eliminating
visual contact between the spaces.
a.
Height. Type C screens must be composed of intermittent visual obstructions
from the ground to a height of at least twelve (12) feet.
b.
Materials.
(1)
The broken screen may be composed of a wall, vinyl fence, landscaped
earth berm, planted vegetation or existing vegetation.
(2)
Compliance of planted vegetative screens or natural vegetation
will be judged on the basis of the average mature height and density
of the foliage of the subject species or field observation of existing
vegetation. The screen may contain deciduous plants.
(3)
Planting areas for the placement of these screens must be a
minimum of five (5) feet wide.
4.
Location of Screens. Screening required by this section must be located
along the common lot line(s) of adjacent uses. Where uses are separated
by an intervening right-of-way, screening is not required. In its
review of a site plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require
the location or dimensions to be modified to better achieve the desired
level of screening on a particular site.
A.
Required
Species. All required trees and shrubs shall be of a species identified
in the planting list. The planting list shall be maintained by the
Development Services Director and made available to all applicants
and to any other person who requests a copy.
B.
Prohibited
Plants. Plants listed as nuisance species or prohibited plants in
the planting list are prohibited in required landscape areas. Prohibited
plants include those that are invasive, potentially damaging to streets,
sidewalks, utilities, drainage improvements, and foundations.
A.
The
City may require the preservation of existing trees and/or vegetation
on a property as part of a rezoning, conditional use permit, preliminary
plat, final plat or site plan application.
B.
Existing
vegetation may be used to satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements
of this code if protected and maintained during site development and
construction phases of work and if such trees or plants are not otherwise
prohibited.
C.
Preserved
trees will be credited toward satisfying the tree planting requirements
of this chapter if they meet the minimum size and species requirements
of this chapter. Tree credits will be granted by the Development Services
Director. Multiple credits may be given to encourage preservation
of existing mature trees.
[Amendment 28 – Ordinance 2018-066, 9-10-2018; Amendment 33 - Ordinance 2020-068, 11-23-2020]
A.
All
outdoor trash receptacles, recycling receptacles, garbage areas, grease
traps and trash compactors for nonresidential uses must be permanently
screened from view as follows:
1.
All screens must match the primary color and material of the structure
served; if EIFS or wood is the primary material utilized on a building,
the bottom three (3) feet of the enclosure shall be constructed of
brick, stone or other similar material.
2.
Doors accessing storage areas must be steel or vinyl and remain closed
at all times when not being accessed;
3.
Chain link and slat screening is only allowed in industrial zones;
and
4.
The Planning and Zoning Commission may, as part of a site plan approval,
allow landscaping to be submitted for masonry material.
B.
No
receptacle may be located in a required front or side yard. If the
site does not afford any other option the Planning and Zoning Commission
may, as part of site plan approval, allow a receptacle in the front
or side yard area.
C.
Temporary trash receptacles, or recycling receptacles for public use, are not required to comply with this section and shall comply with the requirements of Section 420.060I.
D.
All
waste disposal, recycling receptacles, grease traps, trash compactors,
etc. shall be maintained in a safe, structurally sound condition and
present a uniform appearance so as not to constitute a hazard, blight
or condition of disrepair. This includes missing slats, missing gates,
broken, damaged, peeling or cracking paint, rust, graffiti, or removed
material.
E.
Should
commercial areas determine the need for shared disposal among adjoining
lots to improve operational efficiency and convenience, the following
is required:
A.
Rooftop
equipment shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and
any adjacent street, to be measured at a height of four (4) feet above
the ground. The equipment shall be screened with vertical extensions
of the building walls or with parapets or other architectural design
features of the same materials used on the walls of the building.
Where the topography permits, it is desirable to screen such equipment
from adjacent property, but it is not the intent of this requirement
to increase the height of the screening significantly above that of
the equipment in order to screen it from view from tall buildings
or from higher ground.
B.
Raised
exterior walls or screen walls must be designed to enclose groups
of equipment. Wall material should be compatible with or identical
to the predominant opaque material on the exterior of the building.
C.
All
electrical and mechanical equipment located adjacent to the building
shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and any adjacent
street. Such screens and enclosures shall be treated as integral elements
of the building’s appearance.
A.
Plant
Selection. All plant materials used to satisfy the requirements of
this chapter must conform with the plant quality standards of the
American Association of Nurserymen.
B.
Minimum
Planting Sizes.
1.
Trees.
a.
Deciduous shade trees shall be two and one-half (2 1/2) to three-inch
caliper as measured six (6) inches above ground.
b.
Evergreen trees shall be six (6) to eight (8) feet in height.
c.
Ornamental trees shall be one (1) to one and one-half (1 1/2) inch
caliper as measured six (6) inches above ground. The smallest trunk
of multi-trunk clusters (three (3) or more trunks) shall be three-quarters
(3/4) inch.
2.
Shrubs and Hedges.
3.
Vines. Vines must be a minimum of thirty (30) inches in height immediately
after planting and may be used in conjunction with fences, screens
or walls to meet physical barrier requirements as specified.
4.
Ground Covers. Ground covers used in lieu of grass in whole or in
part must have a finished appearance and reasonably complete coverage
within three (3) months after planting.
5.
Grass.
a.
Land Disturbance Activities. When a land disturbance permit has been issued, seeding may be utilized for erosion and sediment control when completed in accordance with Chapter 455. Seeding is also an acceptable grass cover for any land awaiting development.
b.
Building Permits. When a building permit has been issued for a principal
structure upon a lot, the lot must either have sod or hydroseeding
installed wherever grass is required to be installed. The hydroseeding
or sod must be installed prior to the issuance of any permanent certificate
of occupancy.
C.
Installation.
The Building Inspector will inspect all landscaping and no certificates
of occupancy or similar authorization will be issued unless the landscaping
is completely installed in compliance with the approved landscape
plan and this chapter.
1.
All landscaping materials must be installed according to current
accepted good planting procedures and in compliance with all applicable
ordinances and code requirements.
2.
Plant materials must be free from disease and installed in a fashion
that ensures the availability of sufficient soil and water to sustain
healthy growth.
D.
Maintenance.
1.
All landscaping materials must be maintained in good condition so
as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance and must be kept
free from refuse and debris.
2.
All landscaping must be periodically trimmed so that it does not
obstruct a public right-of-way.
3.
Diseased and dead landscape material and damaged non-living materials
must be replaced within sixty (60) days of receipt of notice from
the City by materials equal in size, density and appearance as originally
required at the time of site plan approval.
4.
The owner, tenant and their agent, if any, will be jointly and severally
responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping.
5.
Irrigation systems for all areas of turf, trees, shrubs, annual gardens
or perennial gardens are required in the R-3B, C-1, C-2, C-3, PO,
and BP districts and must be shown on the landscape plan. All irrigation
systems must be maintained in proper working condition.
No plant material or barrier, except as specified in Section 430.070 or elsewhere in this code, may be located in a public right-of-way. The ground surface within the public right-of-way must be planted with sod or hydroseeded, with the exception of driveways, sidewalks and paths. Materials prohibited in the public right-of-way, unless required by this code or specifically approved by the City, include other groundcovers, shrubs, brick pavers, gravel, stone, asphalt and concrete; except those used for driveways, sidewalks and paths.
