Immediately upon planting, trees shall be a minimum of seven feet in trunk height and shall have a minimum caliper of one and one-half inches measured from a height of six inches above the ground.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
When more than 10 trees are required to be planted, a mix of species shall be provided. The number of species to be planted shall vary according to the total number of trees required. The minimum number of species to be planted is indicated in the following table. Species shall be planted in proportion to the required mix. This species mix shall not apply to areas of vegetation required to be preserved by law.
Table 16.58-A: Required Species Mix for New Site Development | |
|---|---|
Required Number of Trees | Minimum of Species |
11 - 20 | 2 |
21 - 30 | 3 |
31 - 40 | 4 |
41 or more | 5 |
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
Shrubs required to be planted in accordance with these standards shall be a minimum of 24 inches in height from the top of the root collar at the time of planting, and spaced 18 to 36 inches on center. Spacing of individual plants shall depend on the types of shrubs that are to be installed. Exceptions and/or substitutions from this requirement may be approved by the community development director to promote the use of slow growing or native plant material.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
Credits for the use of larger trees than the minimum required size will be as indicated in the following table. Fractional measurements shall be attributed to the next lowest category.
Table 16.58-B: Calculation of Tree-Size Credits in New Site Development | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crown Spread of Proposed Trees | and | Height at Planting of Proposed Trees | = | Number of Tree Credits |
14 or more feet | and | 25 feet or more | = | 4 |
10 - 13 feet | and | 17 - 24 feet | = | 3 |
6 - 9 feet | and | 11 - 16 feet | = | 2 |
less than 6 feet | and | 10 feet or less | = | 1 |
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
Trees and other vegetation shall be planted in soil and climatic conditions which are appropriate for their growth habits and characteristics. Plants used in landscape design pursuant to this section shall, to the greatest extent possible, be:
A.
Appropriate to the conditions in which they are to be planted;
B.
Have noninvasive growth habits;
C.
Encourage low maintenance, high quality design; and
D.
Be otherwise consistent with the intent of these standards.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
The use of plant materials adapted to the vicinity of the development is encouraged to reduce water consumption, general maintenance, and the dependence on fertilizers and insecticides.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
Vegetation that is required to be planted or preserved by these standards shall be replaced with equivalent vegetation if it is not living within one year of the issuance of an occupancy permit. Preserved trees for which credit was awarded that die within one year from the date of issuance of an occupancy permit shall be replaced by the required number of living trees as established in these standards.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
The owner or agent of land subject to these standards shall be responsible for the maintenance of said land in good condition so as to present a healthy and neat appearance, and said land shall be kept free from refuse and debris.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)
A.
General. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for any development other than a single- or two family home on its own lot, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the community development director for review and approval.
B.
Contents of Landscape Plans. Landscape plans shall:
1.
Be drawn to scale of preliminary site plan and include dimensions and distances;
2.
Delineate existing and proposed parking spaces and/or other vehicular use areas;
3.
Designate by name and location all plant material to be installed or preserved in accordance with these or any other applicable standards;
4.
Identify and describe all other landscape material and elements proposed to be used;
5.
Show all landscape features, including areas of vegetation to be preserved in relationship to all existing or proposed building and/or any other improvements to the site;
6.
Include a tabular summary clearly indicating the relevant statistical information necessary for the community development director to determine compliance with the provisions of these standards. This information shall include gross acreage, square footage of vegetation preservation areas, the number of trees to be planted or preserved, square footage of paved areas, and such other information as the community development director may require.
(Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A); Ord. 1418-25, 7/24/2025)