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CHAPTER 63 - LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

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63.150 REQUIRED PLANTINGS

The requirements of this Section specify the standards for plant materials which must be met in order to satisfy the provisions set forth for bufferyards and landscaping in this ordinance.

63.151

Landscape Plan Required:  Any application for a zoning certificate or Conditional Use Permit involving the installation of required plantings shall be accompanied by a landscape plan containing the following information:  

1. The location of all driveways, parking areas, islands, sidewalks, structures, utilities, and other features, existing or proposed, affecting the landscaping and screening of the site.
2. Location and identification of all existing trees, shrubbery and other vegetation intended for use in meeting the plantings requirement of this ordinance.
3. A planting schedule consisting of a key, common name, quantity, size, and planting instructions.
4. Proposed plantings shall be shown on the plan at the normal mature spread for this hardiness zone. Typical sections of planting beds and landscaped islands with identification of materials shall be provided.
5. Proposed seeding or sodding plans for all disturbed areas shall be provided, indicating the type of ground cover to be used, and the method of application.

63.152

All plant materials must meet specifications of the American Association of Nurseryman (AAN) for the number and grade.

63.153

Plant materials that may be utilized to meet the requirement of this article are contained in Appendix D.  The zoning administrator may permit other types of plant materials if they are hardy to the area, are not subject to blight or disease, and are of the same general character and growth habit as those listed in Appendix D.

63.154

Minimum Plant Size:  Unless otherwise specifically indicated elsewhere in this ordinance, all plant materials shall meet the following minimum size standards:

Plant Material Type	Minimum Size of Plantings
Canopy Tree
Single Stem	1 1/2"  caliper
Multi-Stem Clump	6’ (height)
Understory Tree	4’
Evergreen Tree	3’
Shrub
Deciduous	15”
Evergreen	12"

63.155

Existing Plant Material:  Existing, healthy plant material may be utilized to meet landscaping or bufferyard requirements provided they meet the minimum plant size specified in paragraph 63.154.

63.156

Installation of Plantings:  All plantings required by  this ordinance shall be installed prior to final building inspection unless the zoning administrator waives such requirement in lieu of planting at such time of the year, such as in the spring or early fall, which will optimize the chances of success for growth of the plant materials.  When the zoning administrator extends the time within which required plantings can be installed, the applicant shall provide a letter of credit, a paid in full receipt of reputable landscape firm, a performance bond or an escrow deposit to insure that all plantings are installed.  All financial guarantees shall be equal to the sum of one hundred (100%) percent of the total cost, including materials and labor, of installation of the required plantings.  The city shall be entitled to reimburse itself out of said funds for any cost and expense incurred by the city for completion of the work in case of default.  Where financial guarantees are required for such improvements under other governmental authority, such as FHA Approval Requirements, and these conditions of approval meet or exceed the ordinance requirements, no additional guarantee is required.




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