Landscaping materials used to meet the requirements of this Chapter shall comply with the following.
(a) The proposed landscape materials should complement the form of the existing trees and plantings, as well as the development's general design and architecture. The type of shade or sun should be considered in selecting plant materials.
(b) Quality. Plant materials used in conformance with the provisions of this chapter shall be nursery grown in accordance with good horticultural practices, grown under climatic conditions similar to those in Northeast Ohio, shall conform to the standards of the American Association of Nurserymen and shall have passed any inspections required under state regulations. In addition, trees shall be free of disease, insects and/or damage, and shall be correctly labeled indicating genus, species and cultivar. All trees must be transported to/in Chardon from the nursery or holding area in a covered fashion to protect the tree from wind damage.
(c) Plants. Artificial plants are prohibited. All plant materials shall be living plants and when provided in order to comply with this Chapter shall meet the minimum size requirements in Schedule 1153.19, or according to industry standards.
Minimum Size Requirements for Plant Materials | |
Plant Type | Minimum Size at Time of Planting |
(1) Large Deciduous Trees | 1 3/4-inch DBH with a clear trunk height of 6 feet |
(2) Small Deciduous Trees | 1.5-inch DBH with a clear trunk height of 5 feet |
(3) Evergreen Trees | 6 feet in height |
(4) Shrubs | 2 feet in height |
DBH = Diameter at Breast Height | |
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)