§ 275-140. Landscape requirements for other nonvehicular open space.

(A)

Applicability. All open spaces in excess of the minimum required by sections 275-90 to 275-130 on any site shall conform to the minimum landscape requirements provided in this code. Nonvehicular open space shall include all pervious areas and green spaces, except water bodies.

(B)

General landscape treatment. Turf, ground cover, shrubs and other landscape materials shall be installed to cover all open spaces excluding any buildings and paving. No substance which prevents water percolation shall be used in these instances.

(C)

Shrub and tree requirements. The quantity of required shrubs and trees in the nonvehicular open space, including existing trees and shrubs to be preserved, shall be pursuant to the following table and shall be arranged so as to enhance the overall project.

Percent of Site Nonvehicular Open Space	Trees and Shrubs Required
Less than 30	1 tree and 10 shrubs per 2,000 square feet
30—39	1 tree and 8 shrubs per 2,500 square feet
40—49	1 tree and 6 shrubs per 3,000 square feet
50 or more	1 tree and 6 shrubs per 3,500 square feet

 

(D)

[Utilities, etc.] Utilities and site amenities such as flagpoles, transformers, fire hydrants, sewer and water supply lines, trash enclosures, and similar items located on the site shall not be placed within fifteen (15) feet of an existing or proposed tree. Amenities requiring a cement pad or other footer shall not be designated as landscape area for calculations.

(E)

Supplemental requirement for the C-1 District. At least ten (10) percent of every lot in the C-1 District shall be landscaped on the ground level.

(Ord. No. 2010-20, § 2(Exh. A), 9-14-10)