§ 37.01.08. Residential landscaping.

(A)

Application: This section shall apply to all new developments and to alterations to existing buildings which will increase the number of dwelling units. Existing trees may fulfill these minimum requirements. Tree species plant specifications shall meet the specifications set by the tree commission.

(B)

Required trees for residential unit types: One large shade tree per unit to be planted on the lot frontage planted at 30 feet from the closest large shade tree, where utilities prevent a large shade tree planting two medium shade trees may be substituted where they are to be planted 15 feet apart. Where there is insufficient frontage trees may be planted within the lot, provided that large shade trees are at least 30 feet apart and medium trees are 15 feet apart, and that no large shade tree is planted within 15 feet of a multiple story structure. Trees planted for this requirement may also be used to meet the requirements of Section 37.01.05. To meet this requirement the trees may be placed in the right-of-way with the consent of the shade tree commission.

(Ord. No. 0-88-09, § I, 7-20-2009)