8-9-3: LANDSCAPING AND BUFFER AREAS:

   A.   Applicability And Exemptions:

      1.   Landscaping requirements that are set forth within this section shall apply to all improvements to a parcel with the exception of the following:

         a.   Agriculture uses and structures.

         b.   Single- and two-family dwelling units.

   B.   New Development: Landscaping requirements shall apply to all new development described below:

      1.   A nonresidential zoning district adjacent to a residential use or residential zoning district.

      2.   A two-family or multi-family use that is adjacent to a single- family detached use or a single-family detached zoning district.

      3.   Commercial driveways, parking areas, and outdoor trash containers located on main arterial streets.

      4.   Parking lots that contain more than four (4) parking spaces that are located less than forty feet (40') from a residential zoning district or use or street right of way line.

      5.   Outdoor storage of goods, products, materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, or commercial vehicles.

      6.   Outdoor trash facilities.

      7.   Planned use or special use development with mixed uses. (Ord. 10-001, 1-12-2010)

   C.   Landscape Points: Landscape points shall be assigned as the following:

TABLE 8-9-3
LANDSCAPE POINTS

 

Tree classification:	Point Value
Shade tree	20 points
Evergreen tree	20 points
Intermediate tree	20 points
Shrub classification:
Evergreen shrubs	5 points
Deciduous shrubs	3 points

 

(Ord. 2012-012, 4-10-2012)