Landscaping plans shall promote safety and visibility in order to reduce crime. The landscaping plan shall further the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) through the incorporation of the principles of natural surveillance, natural access control, and territorial reinforcement through the following:
(A) Providing visibility to building and site entrances from public rights-of-way.
(B) Providing proper placement of landscape materials not to create shadows in public outdoor spaces, such as parking lots and walkways.
(C) Providing proper placement of landscape materials to discourage pedestrian access in sensitive areas.
(D) In areas where the required number of evergreen trees would be contrary to the CPTED principals, the required quantity of evergreen trees may be exchanged for deciduous trees.
(Ord. 2008-1085, passed 3-24-08)