pf_03193 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

D. Woodland Preservation Policy and Credit: Credit for the retention of existing trees which are of acceptable species, size and location may be giyen to satisfy the minimum number requirements set forth in this Chapter. E. JP ARKlING Lot Landscaping: 1. Amount of Landscaping Required: PAJRJKIING lots of fifty (50) or more spaces are required to have one hundred fifty (150) square feet oflandscaped islands per twenty five (25) JP ARKIING spaces. One overstory or evergreen tree is required for every one hundred fifty (150) square feet of interior landscaped area. The minimum width of landscape islands is six feet (6') and the minimum area is one hundred fifty (150) square feet. 2. Trees Required: One ornamental, overstory or evergreen tree is required for every fifty feet (50') ofPAR1K1ING lot frontage. 3. Front Yard Setbacks: Front yard setbacks shall have a screen that is eighty percent (80%) opaque and a height of two and one-half feet (2 1/2'). The screen may be: a. Plant materials; b. Wood, concrete, masonry or ornamental iron; or c. A combination of these materials. 4. Plant Size: Plant size requirements for landscaping areas shall be as follows: a. Deciduous trees shall be at least two and one-half inches (2 1/2") in diameter as measured four feet (4') from the base at the time of planting. b. Ornamental trees shall be a minimum oftwo and one-half inches (2 1/2") in diameter as measured four feet (4') trom the base. c. Evergreen trees must have a minimum height of six feet (6'). d. Evergreen shrubs used for screening purposes shall be at least three feet (3') in height at planting. Eyergreen shrubs will have a minimum spread of twenty four inches (24"). e. Potted shrubs shall be in a five (5) gallon pot or larger. 5. Areas Other Than Building And/Or Hardstand: All areas of land other than that occupied by building and/or hardstand (PAR..TIGNG areas and driveways) shall be landscaped with sod and/or mulch and/or rock material in planting beds where appropriate. 6. Completion; Bond: Landscape plan and screening plantings shall be completed within one year from the date of building permit. A bond shall be provided or a letter of credit deposited in an amount equal to one and one-half (1 1/2) times the estimated cost of landscape planting and construction of any required screening. Such bond or letter of credit shall be forfeited or portions thereof, to maintain and/or replace landscaping material or screening for a period of time to include at least two (2) growing seasons. -- Portions of the bond may be released after one growing season as determined by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. (Ord. 1083, 1-14-1991) 1010.15: PLANS; REVIEW: 20 -