The following sections include specifications for plant materials. Alternatives to these materials which can be demonstrated to meet both the intent and requirements of this ordinance may be approved as a part of a Landscape Plan.
(a) Deciduous Trees: Size at planting: a minimum caliper of at least two and one-half inches measured twenty-four (24) inches above ground level.
(b) Evergreen Trees: Size at planting: a minimum of five (5) feet high and a minimum spread of three (3) feet.
(c) Shrubs: Shrubs shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches average height and spread at the time of planting and, where required for screening, shall form a continuous, year round solid visual screen within five (5) years after planting.
(d) Ground Cover and Grass:
(1) Ground Cover: Ground cover shall be planted in such a manner to present a finished appearance and seventy-five (75) percent coverage after one (1) complete growing season. If approved as part of a Landscape Plan, ground cover may also consist of rocks, pebbles, sand, wood chips, and other materials;
(2) Grass: Grass shall be planted in species normally grown as permanent lawns in Franklin County and may be sodded or seeded, except in swales or other areas subject to erosion, where solid sod, erosion-reducing net or suitable mulch shall be used. Grass sown shall be free and clean of weeds and noxious pests or disease;
(3) Erosion Prone Areas: In the case of erosion prone areas, refer to U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service publication "Water Management and Sedimentation Control for Urban Areas."
(Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)