A buffer park of not less than 30 feet in width shall comply with the standards set forth for the 60 foot buffer parks except for the following:
1. The equivalent of one overstory tree, two ornamental trees and six shrubs per 35 linear feet of the buffer park. Deciduous overstory trees shall be a minimum of three to three and one-half inch caliper and two evergreen trees with a minimum height of six feet shall be equal to one overstory tree. Ornamental trees shall be a minimum of two to two and one-half inch caliper in size. A six foot evergreen tree may also be substituted for one ornamental tree. Shrubs shall be a minimum size of 18 to 24 inches. The earth berming shall be a minimum height of three feet and shall be designed not to negatively effect the drainage of the surrounding area.
2. Two ornamental trees or five shrubs may be substituted for one overstory tree.
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