1272.07 SIZE OF PLANTINGS; SPACING; SCREENING.
   (a)   Size of Plantings. To insure the survival of landscape plantings, the following minimum sizes are recommended at the time of planting. Special permission from the Shade Tree Commission is required to vary from sizes designated below.
         Plantings      Size
      (1)   Shade trees      1 1/2 to 2 1/2-inch caliper
      (2)   Coniferous trees   5 feet in height
      (3)   Ornamental trees   1 1/2 to 2 1/2-inch caliper
      (4)   Shrubs         15-inch height or spread
      (5)   Grasses      No. 2 container
      (6)   Ground cover      No. 2 container
      (7)   Perennials      one-gallon container
   (b)   Minimum Spacing. Plant spacing will vary based on species selected and desired effect. The following is a general guide. For specific guidance, the Shade Tree Commission should be contacted.
         Plantings      Spacing (ft.)
      (1)   Street trees      40 to 40
      (2)   Shade trees      20 to 40
      (3)   Conifer trees      8 to 15
      (4)   Ornamental trees   15 to 30
      (5)   Shrubs:
         Greater than 3 feet   4 to 5
         Less than or equal to three feet   3 1/2 to 4
   (c)   Screening. Natural vegetation, fences and walls shall have a minimum opacity of 100 percent. Screening can consist of a combination of walls, fences, natural vegetation and earthen mounds.
      (1)   Screening of service areas.
         A.   All areas shall be screened along the entire rear and side lot lines of the building setback line in all commercial, office and manufacturing uses.
         B.   Where a loading area abuts a residential use area, screening shall be six feet in height.
      (2)   Screening of trash receptacles.
         A.   All trash receptacles shall be screened on three sides in all multifamily, Commercial, office and Manufacturing Districts. Screening shall reach a height of at least six feet within three years of planting. All trash receptacle areas shall be screened on the fourth side with a 100 percent opacity gate.
         B.   Trash receptacles shall not be located in front yards and shall conform to all setback restrictions for the zoning district in which they are located.
(Ord. 195-96. Passed 11-7-96.)