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Article 7
Landscaping
This Article provides general direction and establishes
minimum standards related to the following: [Ord. 2018-002]
A. Design principles to ensure compliance with the Managed Growth
Tier System (MGTS); [Ord. 2018-002]
B. Review process and decision-making standards for the evaluation of
Landscape Plans; [Ord. 2018-002]
C. Requirements for buffers, interior, and other service areas of a
property; [Ord. 2018-002]
D. Standards for plant materials and other landscape barriers or
structures; [Ord. 2018-002]
E. Preservation of existing native vegetation, elimination of
prohibited, and reduction of controlled plant species; [Ord. 2018-002]
F. Installation and continued maintenance; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
G. Enforcement of the Code requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape design shall comply with the
relevant MGTS characteristics in both plant material selection and overall
landscape composition. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscaping in the U/S
Tier should have a higher level of detail and more structure, such as
pedestrian accents, formal or meandering arrangements in perimeter landscape buffers,
street tree plantings, and interconnections between pedestrian and vehicular
areas. The WCRAO, IRO, and URAO, among others, serve to promote urbanized forms
of development that accommodate walkability and other attributes of the urban
environment. Greater flexibility and alternative landscape solutions are
available to promote development within the boundaries of these areas. [Ord.
2010-005] [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscaping in the AGR
and Glades Tiers should consist of large open spaces with equestrian and
agricultural elements, and an increased percentage of native plant species. [Ord.
2018-002]
Landscaping in the
Exurban and Rural Tiers should incorporate more informal design patterns that
include: reduced impervious areas; preservation of native vegetation; and, more
naturalistic landscaped areas. Non-residential uses shall accommodate increased
amounts of landscape materials in the parking areas and building foundation
plantings. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
This Section establishes standards for landscape design. It
is the intent of this Article to encourage creativity in landscape design while
providing general direction and criteria for the evaluation of a specific type
of plan: Planting, Landscape, or ALP in order to issue a Landscape Permit. The
following design principles are general standards to be applied by the
Applicant, and used by the DRO and other County Agencies in evaluating whether
the proposed Landscape Plans are in compliance with the requirements of this
Article: [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord.
2018-002]
To improve the aesthetic appearance of development through
creative landscaping that helps to enhance the natural and built environment. [Ord. 2018-002]
The quality of landscape design is dependent upon the quantity,
selection, and arrangement of plant materials. Landscape materials should be
designed in a manner as to provide the following qualities and characteristics:
[Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should provide a textured appearance through
the use of a variety of plant materials with varying leaf sizes, textures, and
height. Formal landscape designs benefit from a uniform spacing of plants,
whereas varied spacing and clustering of trees is more compatible with a
naturalistic design. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should include a variety of plants that provide
contrasting colors. Designs should include a mix of plants that flower
throughout the year. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should consider the complete three-dimensional
form of the landscaping, not simply the form of individual elements. The
interrelationship of all landscape elements, whether they are plant materials,
shade structures, pavement, and amenities should be considered so that the
final design presents a coherent whole. Trees, shrubs, and hedges, especially
those used for screening and buffering, should display a fullness at maturity
that is typical of the species. [Ord.
2018-002]
To improve the environment by maintaining permeable land area
essential to surface water management; reducing and reversing air, noise, heat,
and chemical pollution through the biological filtering capacities of
vegetation; promoting energy conservation through the creation of shade; and,
reducing heat gain in or on buildings or paved areas. [Ord. 2018-002]
Attention should be
given to locating landscape elements in a manner that provides energy
conservation benefits. Landscape designs should also consider natural drainage
features and the use of pervious surfaces and areas to minimize runoff.
To promote water conservation by encouraging: the installation
of native and drought-tolerant plant materials in appropriate areas; the use of
water conserving irrigation practices; and, the adherence to landscape
installation standards and maintenance procedures that promote water
conservation. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should feature native plant species,
especially in areas adjacent to existing native vegetation. Where feasible, the
reestablishment of native habitats should be incorporated into the landscape
design. The use of drought-tolerant
plants should enrich the existing landscape character, conserve water and
energy, and provide as pleasant and varied a visual appearance as plants that
require more water. [Ord. 2018-002]
D. Preservation of Existing Native Vegetation and Removal
of Prohibited Plant Species
To encourage the preservation and planting of native vegetation
as part of landscape design and eradicate prohibited species. [Ord. 2018-002]
1. Incorporation of Existing Vegetation
Landscape designs should incorporate and enhance existing specimen
trees and native vegetation. Particular care should be given to preserve intact
natural landscapes. Where previous landscaping has dramatically altered natural
landscapes, new designs should seek to reestablish natural landscape patterns
and plantings. Landscape designs should also include the eradication of
prohibited plant species that have become nuisances because of their tendency
to disrupt or destroy native ecosystems. [Ord. 2018-002]
To promote efficiency in the development of limited land
resources by improving the compatibility of adjacent incompatible land uses,
particularly residential development that is adjacent to non-residential
development, through the use of landscape buffers. [Ord. 2018-002]
Whenever possible landscape materials should be utilized to
provide a spatial transition between different land uses; buffering between
adjacent properties; and, screening for parking, storage areas, or other
service areas. Plants may be used with fences, walls, or berms to achieve the
desired screening or buffering effect. Plant material should be mature enough
at the time of planting to provide an effective screen or buffer, and should be
planted in an appropriate location to allow for desired growth within a
reasonable period of time. [Ord.
2018-002]
In the U/S Tier, as well as pedestrian-oriented development
types such as TDDs, landscape designs should give special attention to ensuring
a safe and visually pleasant pedestrian environment. In high activity areas,
such as commercial and workplace areas, benches, kiosks, artwork, and other
streetscape elements should be incorporated into landscape designs. Pedestrian
access to sidewalks or buildings should be considered in all landscape designs.
Landscaping shall not obstruct pedestrian sightlines, especially at crosswalks.
[Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should be compatible with and enhance the
architectural character and features of the buildings on site, and help relate
the building to the surrounding landscape. Plant material shall be installed at
an appropriate size and allowed to accomplish these intended goals. When
foundation planting is required, plantings and planters should incorporate
artistic elements and be compatible with a building’s architectural character. [Ord. 2018-002]
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Figure 7.A – Visual Interest for Pedestrian and
Vehicular Traffic
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Figure 7.A – Streetscape Elements
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Meandering sidewalks
flanked by well-composed curvilinear landscaping can add visual interest for
pedestrian and vehicular traffic. [Ord. 2018-002]
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Effective use of
landscaping to frame the sidewalk and buffer the pedestrians from the street.
Streetscape elements such as benches and potted plants enhance the pedestrian
experience.
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The provisions of
this Article shall be considered minimum standards and shall apply to all new
development unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2018-002]
A. Relation to Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and
Protection
Landscape requirements
shall also be consistent with the standards of Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and Protection; nothing in this Article shall be applied
to contradict these requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
The following
developments are exempt from the standards and requirements of this Article:
1. Enlargement or repair of a Single Family dwelling
unit, two-unit Townhouse, or two-unit Multifamily structure on a single lot.
2. Parking areas located within an enclosed
parking structure.
3. Bona Fide Agriculture uses, unless stated
otherwise in Art. 4.B.6, Agricultural Uses. Where the property has a use that is
classified as Bona Fide Agriculture, with agricultural activities or accessory agricultural
uses, the Property Owner shall provide a six-foot-high hedge along the frontage
of the property where it is abutting a public street R-O-W. [Ord. 2018-002]
4. Uses such as airports, major utilities, and
stockades which have planting requirements regulated by Federal or State law.
Off-site planting of required landscaping may be approved in areas where there
is a direct public benefit, such as in schools, parks, libraries, streets, and
medians.
5. Projects in the Glades Area Economic
Development Overlay (GAO) that have provided in-lieu funds to the Glades
Thoroughfare Beautification Fund.
6. Community
Vegetable Gardens located in the WCRAO or CCRT areas, unless stated otherwise
in Art.
4.B.6.C, Definitions and Supplementary Use Standards for Specific Uses. [Ord. 2019-005]
Deviations or exceptions
from the minimum standards of this Article may be permitted as follows: [Ord.
2019-005]
1. Public parks, as specified in Art. 5.D.2.G, Public Park Landscape
Standards; and [Ord.
2006-004] [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
2. Development supporting Government Facilities
within the PO Zoning District, subject to Art. 2, Application Processes and Procedures and PPM #ZO-O-063, as applicable and as amended. [Ord.
2006-004] [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord. 2019-005]
Modifications of the requirements of this Article may be
permitted pursuant to Art. 3.B.14.J, WCRAO
Landscape Modifications, Art. 3.B.15.F.11,
Landscape Standards in the IRO, and Art. 3.B.16.F.10,
Landscape Standards in the URAO. [Ord.
2018-002]
See Art. 1.H, Definitions and Acronyms.
Approval process for Landscape Plans shall be subject to the
requirements pursuant to Art. 2, Application
Processes and Procedures. [Ord.
2016-042]
An Applicant may
request review for compliance with this Article concurrent with an application
that requires approval by the BCC, ZC, or DRO by submitting Preliminary or
Final Landscape Plans. Final Landscape Plans shall be part of the Building
Permit application unless a Condition of Approval requires Landscape Plans to
be submitted at Final Approval by the DRO. An application for a Landscape Plan review
shall be submitted directly to the Zoning Division, and shall comply with the
following requirements: [Ord. 2018-002]
If the application is submitted at BCC, ZC, or DRO, the
application shall consist of the appropriate forms as established by the Zoning
Division, otherwise the application shall be included as part of the Building
Permit application. The plans shall be prepared in accordance with Art. 2, Application
Processes and Procedures, the Zoning Technical Manual, and shall comply
with applicable Code requirements and
Conditions of Approval. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape Plan applications shall be submitted to the DRO, and if
applicable, the DRO will review in coordination with ERM and other County
Agencies. [Ord. 2018-002]
When all requirements
are satisfied, the DRO shall issue a Landscape Permit referencing the approved
Landscape Plan(s) associated with the permit in addition to any necessary
inspections, Conditions of Approval, and maintenance obligations. The permit
shall be maintained on site until the Final Landscape Inspection is signed off
by the DRO. A copy of the Landscape Permit shall be maintained in the
associated official Building Permit record, as well as the Zoning Division
file. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
Unless otherwise stated in this Article, all developments subject to
this Article may be inspected by PZB prior to and after installation of
required landscaping. Required landscaping shall be approved by PZB prior to
the issuance of a CO, or Certificate of Completion, whichever occurs first. Various
types of Landscape Inspection shall be conducted at different stages of the
development, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Preliminary
Inspection – required to verify existing grades, vegetation, and necessary site
preparation has been completed prior to any plant material being installed on
the site to comply with the Landscape Permit; [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Final
Inspection – required as part of the typical Building Permit process to ensure
landscape material, irrigation, and Conditions of Approval on a Development Order
are in compliance prior to final sign-off that the landscape is completed and
installed in accordance to the Landscape Permit. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Annual
Inspection – scheduled on the one-year anniversary date from the date of the
Final Inspection noted on the Landscape Permit. Inspection shall be performed
to ensure all landscape and irrigation continually complies with the Landscape
Permit. If material or irrigation is missing, dead, or damaged the Property
Owner shall be provided with a notice to correct, pursuant to Art. 10, Enforcement. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
d. Monitoring
Inspection – performed in response to a complaint or Code Enforcement case as
it relates to vegetation violations (e.g., missing or damaged plant material or
changes to the landscape not previously approved in accordance with the
Landscape Permit). [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
In addition to Final Inspection and certification by PZB, the Applicant
shall submit a Certificate of Compliance to the PZB as a condition of issuance
of a CO or Certificate of Completion. This Certificate shall be prepared and
signed by a Landscape Architect licensed by the State of Florida and
demonstrate that all of the provisions of this Article have been met. The
certification statement, included in this Article, as Appendix B, Certification
of Compliance, shall be made part of the documentation in
the official Building Permit file. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
PZB may elect to conduct a field inspection to verify the Certificate of
Compliance. [Ord. 2018-002]
If no field verification is conducted by PZB within 30 days, the
Certificate of Compliance shall be deemed to have been accepted provided it is
complete with all the required information. Upon acceptance, the Certificate of
Compliance shall be filed and maintained with the official records of the
development. [Ord. 2018-002]
In lieu of the Landscape
Inspections and certification by PZB, the Applicant may submit a request for a
Special Certificate of Compliance to the Zoning Director, and on a form
established by the Zoning Division. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. The Applicant shall employ a Landscape
Architect licensed in the State of Florida, or a qualified professional as
authorized by F.S. ch. 481, pt. II, as amended. The Landscape Architect or
qualified professional shall perform the following: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) Be familiar with the Final Landscape Plans
approved by the DRO; [Ord.
2018-002]
2) Conduct inspections of the site; [Ord. 2018-002]
3) Certify that landscaping was properly
installed and meets all requirements of the Code or Conditions of Approval. The
Certificate shall be signed and sealed by the Landscape Architect or qualified
professional; [Ord.
2018-002]
4) Understands that any misrepresentations or
misstatements in the Special Certificate of Compliance shall constitute a
violation of this Article and of State law; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
5) Understands that any misrepresentations or misstatements
in the Special Certificate of Compliance may also become the grounds for
professional disciplinary action pursuant to State law. [Ord. 2018-002]
b. The Applicant shall submit the completed
Special Certification Form with the approved Landscape Plans to the PZB prior
to issuance of a Building Permit, Paving Permit, a CO, or a Certificate of
Completion, whichever is applicable. [Ord.
2018-002]
PZB may, at its option,
conduct a Landscape Inspection to verify representation made in the Special
Certificate of Compliance. [Ord. 2018-002]
If no verification is
conducted by PZB, the Special Certificate of Compliance shall be deemed to have
been accepted. Upon acceptance by PZB, the Certificate of Compliance shall be
filed and maintained with the official records of the development. [Ord.
2018-002]
An Applicant may seek minor modifications to the
requirements of this Article that are identified in Table 7.B.4.A, Type
1 Waivers for Landscaping. Any requirements that are not listed herein may
be eligible to be modified through other applicable processes pursuant to Art. 2, Application
Processes and Procedures. The Applicant shall demonstrate in the
Justification Statement and provide supporting documents that Art. 2.C.5.G.3, Standards
for a Type 1 Waiver, and the applicable Criteria in the following Table have
been met. [Ord. 2007-001] [Ord.
2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping shall not be combined with other
Variance requests for the same requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
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Table 7.B.4.A – Type 1 Waivers
for Landscaping
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Article/Table
Reference and Title
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Table 7.D.4.D,
Location of Wall or Fence in a Landscape Buffer, Canopy Tree Planting for
R-O-W Buffer
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Allow a reduction
of 25 percentage of required Canopy trees to be located on the exterior side
of the wall or fence for R-O-W Buffers.
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· Since a wall or fence is not a requirement for a
R-O-W Buffer, the Applicant shall demonstrate in the request that the
proposed wall or fence is an integral design component for security or
aesthetic purpose.
· The required trees shall be located on both sides of
the wall or fence.
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Art. 7.C.2.C.1,
Elimination of Incompatibility Buffer (1)
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Allow to
eliminate the requirement of an Incompatibility Buffer for Residential Pods in
a PDD or tracts within a residential subdivision.
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· The pod or tract is located adjacent to open space
that is 100 feet or greater in width; or
· The site layout of the pod or tract will integrate
recreation amenities with Multifamily and Congregate Living Facilities (CLFs).
[Ord. 2021-022]
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Table 7.D.4.D,
Location of Wall or Fence in a Landscape Buffer, Canopy Tree Planting for
Incompatibility Buffer
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Allow a reduction
of 25 percent of required Canopy trees to be located on the exterior side of
the wall or fence for Incompatibility Buffers.
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· The Applicant shall demonstrate in the request that
the proposed wall or fence is an integral design component for security or
aesthetic purpose.
· The required trees shall be located on both sides of
the wall or fence.
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Art. 7.D.6.A, Berm
Tier Restrictions
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Allow landscape
berms within the Exurban, Rural, Agricultural Reserve, or Glades Tiers.
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· Berms are utilized to improve screening of loading,
parking, or vehicular use areas, and to address compatibility issues.
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Table 7.C.3.B,
Foundation Planting and Dimensional Requirements – Façades to be Planted
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Allow a 50
percent relocation of required foundation planting.
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· The foundation planting shall be relocated to
another façade of the same building or structure; or to an expanded sidewalk
that is located within 30 feet of the same building or structure;
· The relocated foundation planting shall have the
minimum planting width; and,
· The overall total square feet for the foundation
planting meets or exceeds the required foundation planting.
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Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements, Landscape Island Width
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Allow the
reduction of width of landscape island to five feet excluding curbs.
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· For infill sites with less than 25 parking spaces.
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Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements, Divider Median Shrub Planting
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Allow relocation
of shrubs from divider medians to other areas of the site.
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· For industrial developments that do not have
significant public visitation and the nature of the use does not benefit for
interior plantings in parking areas.
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Art. 7.C.4.A.1,
Landscape Island Maximum Spacing
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Allow to increase
the number of spaces or distance to provide larger interior islands.
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· To allow existing vegetation to be preserved or
existing vegetation to be relocated within parking areas.
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Art. 7.C.4.F, Parking
Structures
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Allow perimeter planter requirement be altered if the planters are in conflict with the
architectural design of the parking structure.
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· The Applicant is required to submit Architectural Elevations
of the parking structure for Staff review and evaluation.
· The required planting for the planters shall be
relocated to other areas of the same property where the parking structure is
located.
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Art. 7.C.5.A.1,
Underground Easement – Relocation of Trees
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Allow required trees to be relocated on the same site. [Ord.
2018-018]
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· There is no reduction in the total quantity of the
required trees; [Ord.
2018-018]
· A maximum of ten percent of the required trees
within the same buffer may be relocated; and, [Ord. 2018-018]
· The Applicant shall identify on the Alternative
Landscape Plan the new location of the tree(s) and whether root barrier will
be utilized for the tree. [Ord. 2018-018]
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Art. 7.C.5.B,
Easements in On-Site Parking Areas – Existing Utilities
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Allow existing easements to overlap the landscape islands. [Ord.
2018-018]
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· The Applicant shall provide documentation from the utility
easement holder that the easement(s) are recorded, and are not subject to a
change in the location; [Ord. 2018-018]
· The Applicant may utilize a small tree or a palm to
satisfy the Canopy tree requirement. If the minimum separation between the
tree and the utilities cannot be met, the required tree in the island may be
relocated within the same site; [Ord. 2018-018]
· The minimum percentage of Canopy tree pursuant to Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements, may be reduced to 50 percent
and palms may be increased up to 50 percent, and, [Ord. 2018-018]
· The Applicant shall identify on the Alternative
Landscape Plan the new location of the tree(s) and whether root barrier will
be utilized for the tree. [Ord. 2018-018]
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[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2012-027] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2015-031] [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2016-042]
[Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2018-002]
[Ord. 2018-018] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2021-022]
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Notes:
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1.
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Multifamily also includes Cottage Homes (Multiple
Units on a Single Lot); and Community Residences and Recovery Communities
located in a Multifamily housing type. [Ord. 2021-022]
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The Applicant shall be
required to schedule and attend a PAA with the Zoning Division Staff to review
and discuss preservation of existing vegetation, possible design alternatives,
and any Waivers that may be requested as part of the application. [Ord.
2007-001] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
The Applicant shall submit an ALP to the DRO to graphically
depict the proposed Type 1 Waiver request(s). The DRO may allow the alternative
designs or Waiver requests be incorporated on a Site or Subdivision Plan or any
other types of Zoning Plan in lieu of the ALP. Upon the approval of the Type 1
Waiver(s), the Applicant shall finalize the ALP as Final Landscape Plans, and
shall include it as part of the Building Permit review, if applicable. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
For the purpose of this Section, the term “vegetation” shall
include tree(s), palm(s), and pine(s). Vegetation that is required to be
planted on a property per Code requirements or through a Condition(s) of
Approval shall not be removed without first applying for and being issued a Vegetation
Removal and Replacement Permit. Removal of vegetation without a valid permit
shall be considered a violation of the Code or the DO, unless otherwise
exempted by the F.S. [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
The following exceptions shall apply to parcels with residential
uses: [Ord. 2020-001]
1. No permit is
required for a Single Family residence as long as the minimum required
vegetation is maintained in accordance with standards set forth in Table 7.C.3.A,
Interior Landscaping Requirements. [Ord.
2020-001]
2. Residential
properties may be exempt from permitting requirements in accordance with F.S.
§ 163.045. Residential properties are properties that are developed with a
residential use and may be located within either a residential or
non-residential zoning district. [Ord.
2020-001]
An Applicant may request the removal of existing vegetation by
submitting an application to the Zoning Division, and subject to the following
procedures: [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
Prior to the submittal of an application, the Applicant shall
schedule an on-site meeting with Staff of the Permit Review/Landscape Section
of the Zoning Division to discuss and inspect the vegetation that is proposed
to be removed. Staff shall determine whether the vegetation is eligible for
removal based on the standards listed below. If the vegetation is eligible for
removal, Staff shall provide the Applicant a Vegetation Removal and Replacement
application to be completed for submittal. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
The Applicant shall submit the application to the Permit Review/Landscape
Section. The application shall include a Justification Statement providing the
reason for the proposed removal of the vegetation. The Applicant shall also
submit either a Final Site, Subdivision, or Regulating Plan, or a survey of the
subject property. The Applicant shall identify the following: species, size,
and location of the vegetation to be removed, and the required replacement of
the vegetation and their proposed species, size, and location. [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
Staff shall review the application utilizing the Standards for
Removal that are listed below to consider whether to approve or deny the
request. A Vegetation Removal and Replacement Permit shall be issued upon the
approval of the application. The DRO may approve, approve with a Condition of
Approval, or deny the request. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
In reviewing an application for Vegetation Removal and
Replacement, Staff shall consider the following standards to determine whether
the removal permit is granted: [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
a. The Applicant’s
justification for the removal; [Ord. 2019-005]
b. The site
condition of the area where the existing vegetation is located, and whether the
location has easement overlap or proximity of the vegetation to the overhead
electric utilities; [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
c. The health
condition of the vegetation; or, [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
d. Any valid
safety concerns that may arise if the removal of the vegetation is not allowed.
[Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
All replacement of vegetation, shrubs, landscape barriers, and
ground treatment shall be in compliance with Art. 7.E.3, Credit and Replacement,
unless stated otherwise in Art. 7.B.1.B, Exemptions.
[Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
Staff shall indicate the timeline of removal and replacement of
the tree on the permit to ensure the replacement of the tree is done in
accordance with the approval. The permit is valid for six months from the date
of issuance. Failure to comply with the permit requirements, which include the
established dates or any imposed Conditions of Approval, shall result in
enforcement action, pursuant to Art. 7.G, Enforcement. [Ord.
2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
The Applicant shall contact Staff when the trees are removed,
and Staff shall schedule a site inspection to confirm that the trees have been
removed, and that any required replacement of trees have been installed in
conformance with the permit. [Ord. 2019-005]
Landscaping
requirements shall include the perimeter and interior buffers; interior landscaping
along the building façades; in parking lots; vehicular use areas; and, any
other pervious surface areas. This Chapter also addresses other requirements
that may impact the establishment of a buffer or interior planting, which
includes easement encroachment; retention areas; corner clips; and, safe sight
distances. In addition, specific requirements are established for Large Scale
Commercial Development. [Ord. 2018-002]
There are three types of landscape buffers: Right-of-Way
(R-O-W), Compatibility, and Incompatibility Buffers. Landscape requirements for
each type of buffer shall be provided in accordance with the following
standards, unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2018-002]
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Figure 7.C.2 –
Buffer Type Detail
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