§ 153.1126 SIZE AND TYPE OF PLANT MATERIALS.

   Trees shall measure a minimum of one and one-half inch caliper when measured six inches above grade. Shrubs shall reach a mature height within five growing seasons. In no case shall required shrubs measure less than the height required by Table 153.1126(A) below at the time of planting, when measured from the grade to the top horizontal plane of the shrub. Plant materials shall be selected from the approved plant list. Substitutions are permitted based on the recommendation of the qualified landscape professional preparing the plan. In addition, if a listed species is infested by fungi, disease or pests, a substitution may be recommended. (Note to reader: A list of trees and shrubs specific to the City of Greenville is available from the Code Enforcement Officer.)

Table 153.1126(A): Minimum Plant Materials Required for Each Buffer Yard Type
Buffer Yard Type		Minimum Width (Feet)	Trees		Shrubs			Fence (F), Berm (B) or Wall (W)
			Canopy	Understory	Large	Medium	Small
A	Option 1	10	2	2	-	-	16	-
	Option 2	10	2	2	-	8	-	-
B	Option 1	15	5	5	8	12	-	-
	Option 2	5	2	2	6	8	6	-
C	Option 1	15	2	4	9	8	-	F or W
	Option 2	15	2	3	10	10	-	F or W
D	Option 1	25	2	4	9	8	-	F or W
	Option 2	25	2	3	10	10	-	B
E	Option 1	30	2	4	14	4	4	F or W
	Option 2	30	2	3	12	8	4	B
N		20% reduction with minimum of 10 feet	Any combination of trees or shrubs is acceptable where: • The existing vegetation provides at least the number of equivalent planting units required by this table; or • The existing vegetation provides complete visual screening from the abutting property					-
NOTES TO TABLE: A dash (“-”) means “not applicable”.

 

 

Table 153.1126(B): Buffer Yard Density
Buffer Type	Equivalent Planting Units
A	2.3
B	5.2
C	10.8
D	10.8
E	11.7

 

(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 5.31.6)