(A) A minimum of one small or medium shrub is required for each linear foot, and one understory tree is required for each 30 feet of exterior building perimeter.
(B) Building landscaping may be comprised of shrubs or ornamental plants in any combination; provided that, at least 50% of the total required materials are shrubs.
(C) Building landscaping may be planted in groupings so long as at least the minimum number of required plants is provided.
(D) (1) Building landscaping shall abut the building and shall be used or installed in such a manner as to screen mechanical equipment attached to or adjacent to the building, provide direction to and enhance entrances and enhance walkways and provide visual breaks along blank building facades.
(2) Building landscaping is required on all building sides except those sides facing an alley, openings for overhead or loading-area doors, motor vehicle bays or entrances to the building or the perimeter of attached or detached canopies.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 5.33.2)