(a) Content of Greenspace Areas. Greenspace areas shall be planted with shade trees unless physical constraints, such as light poles, exist that render compliance a hardship. Acceptable trees shall be selected from the lists of trees recommended for parking lots and high stress areas, as provided by the Tree Commission. Each greenspace area of at least 50 square feet shall contain landscape materials including at least one shade tree and a maximum spacing of 30 feet between trees within a greenspace area. Invasive species shall not be included among landscape plants.
(b) Maintenance of Greenspace Areas. The owner of landscaping required by this chapter shall maintain such landscaping in good condition and replace trees that die.
(Ord. 257(08-09). Passed 11-5-09.)