(A) (1) For purposes of this article the total gross acreage of a lot or tract carried to one decimal point (0.0) shall be multiplied by each of the following minimum requirements to determine the minimum site vegetation:
(a) Five large trees;
(b) Ten small trees; and
(c) Twenty-five shrubs.
(2) However, no lot or tract regardless of size (acreage), shall have less than the following minimum site vegetation:
(a) One large tree;
(b) Ten small trees; and
(c) Fifteen shrubs.
(C) Street yard vegetation may count toward and be considered part of the minimum requirements listed under subsection (A) above; provided, however, where the site vegetation material requirement is less than the street yard vegetation installation requirement set forth under section 9-4-268(K) of this article, additional materials shall be provided to ensure compliance with section 9-4-268(K).
(D) Parking area vegetation may count toward and be considered part of the minimum requirements listed under subsection (A) above, provided all other requirements of section 9-4-268(L) of this article are met.
(E) The area within any public street right-of-way or private street easement shall not be included in the calculation of total gross acreage.
(F) The area within any public utility easement, public drainage easement or other public easement, wherein the owner is prohibited from locating required materials in accordance with section 9-4-268(B) of this article, shall not be included in the calculation of total gross acreage.
(Ord. No. 95-112, § 1, passed 10-9-1995; Ord. No. 98-144, § 5, 6, passed 11-12-1998)