(A) Recommended plant species. Plants may be chosen from the recommended plant list (RPL) available from the town. The list encourages the use of plant materials which are indigenous to this region and are readily available from local nurseries. Plant materials which are not on the list may be used following approval from the Board of Adjustment.
(B) Minimum plant size requirements.
(1) Large-maturing deciduous tree. Greater than 35 feet at maturity. Minimum size at planting shall be 12 to 14 feet in height and two inches caliper (diameter);
(2) Small-maturing deciduous tree. Smaller than 35 feet at maturity. The tree shall be at least one and one-half inch caliper and eight to ten feet high at time of planting;
(3) Evergreen tree. Minimum height of eight feet at time of planting; and
(4) Evergreen shrub. Minimum three gallon container or ten-inch root ball with a height of 18 to 24 inches at time of planting.
(C) Plant standards.
(1) All plants shall meet the requirements of the most recent edition of the American Standards for Nursery Stock, ANSI 260.1.
(2) Plants shall be healthy, well-branched, and free of disease and insect infestation.
(Ord. 2023-07, passed 10-9-2023)