The following must be planted in groupings with at least 25% along the building foundation. The remainder may be planted in landscape beds away from the building foundation if desired.
(A) Single-family detached.
(1) For non-corner lots:
(a) One small or medium maturing tree in the front and rear yard.
(b) Two shrubs per ten linear feet of front façade area.
(c) Flower beds/groundcover area: one square foot per linear foot of front façade.
(2) For corner lots:
(a) One small or medium maturing tree in the front and rear yard.
(b) In side yard adjacent to secondary road:
1. One small or medium maturing tree.
2. Two shrubs per ten linear feet of front façade area.
3. Flower beds/groundcover area: five square feet per linear foot of front façade.
(B) Single family attached.
(1) For non-corner lots:
(a) Two shrubs per unit.
(b) Flower beds/groundcover area: one square foot per linear foot of front façade.
(2) For corner lots:
(a) In front yard: same as above.
(b) In side yard adjacent to secondary road:
1. One small or medium maturing tree.
2. Two shrubs per 20 linear feet of front façade area.
(3) Flower beds/groundcover area: five square foot per linear foot of front façade.
(C) Multi-family.
(1) Multi-layered plantings must be provided adjacent to buildings to enhance architecture features, provide a visual transition from building to the site, and define and enhance building entrances and other pedestrian features. Material should be massed at corners, entrances, and other features.
(2) Plantings around the foundation of buildings shall include the following per ten feet of building perimeter: one small or medium maturing tree, four shrubs, and 20 square feet of flowerbed/groundcover area.
(3) Existing plant materials may be used when existing materials meet general design intent of these standards.
(4) At least one-third of the flowerbed/groundcover area must be planted in low-flowering shrubs or other annual or perennial flowering plants.
(Ord. 2024-014, passed 6-25-24)