(A) Landscape plan. The proposed development be designed as a single architectural scheme with appropriate common landscaping. Landscaping meet the requirements of §§ 154.230 through 154.237. The include with the for a a landscape plan, including a general description of the materials to be used and where the materials be planted. The required landscaping must be installed for the entire park or thereof prior to issuance of a by the Administrator.
(B) Buffers. provide a buffer of planted vegetation which serve as a partial visual screen to separate different densities of land use. The buffer be provided along the perimeter of the park, except where ingress and egress to the park is provided. Buffers be allowed within the from the perimeter of the park. Planted buffers not be allowed within the of any public road.
(1) Materials. Trees and shrubs be used with approval of the Administrator. At the time of planting, shrubs be at least 1 gallon container plants and trees be at least 4 feet in height, measured from ground level.
(2) Method. At least 5 trees and 10 shrubs be planted around the perimeter of the park for every 100 feet of the perimeter. The materials be planted in a line or staggered. In addition, for each 100 linear feet of perimeter, up to 50% of the trees and 50% of the shrubs be grouped; however, the remaining required materials must be evenly distributed along the perimeter.
Retention of existing vegetation which would provide an equivalent buffer is encouraged. The Administrator have the authority to determine if existing vegetation fulfills the intent of the buffer requirement or if additional vegetation should be planted.
(C) Maintenance. Landscaping be placed and maintained in as described in § 151.043. Deteriorating materials or materials which are removed or altered be replaced in a timely manner. Replacement materials conform with the standards of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 3-1-2004; Am. Ord. passed 10-13-2005; Am. Ord. 2016-04, passed 7-28-2016)