Most landscaping requirements are stated in terms of the number of landscaping points required. The required number of landscaping points is dependent upon the type, location, and size of the development. A different number of points is awarded for each plant, depending upon its typical growth rate, its mature height, and whether it is a deciduous or evergreen species. A minimum installation size is required for each of these plant categories. These requirements are as follows:
(1) LANDSCAPING POINT CREDITS
. Credit for landscape plantings will be granted based on the following schedule:
a. Large Deciduous Tree (mature height 25+ feet)
: 150 points
b. Small Deciduous Tree (mature height <25 feet)
: 60 points
c. Evergreen Tree
: 100 points
d. Shrub (deciduous or evergreen): 20 points
e. Annual/Perennial Bed
: 20 points per 20 square feet of bed
(2) MINIMUM LANDSCAPING SIZE
: Required plants must be the following size:
a. Large Deciduous Trees
. Two inches diameter, six inches above ground level, and ten (10) feet in height when planted.
b. Small Deciduous Trees
. One inch diameter, six inches above ground level, and 6 feet in height when planted.
c. Evergreen Trees
. Two inch diameter, six inches above ground level, and 6 feet in height when planted.
d. Shrubs
. 24 inches in height when planted; when used in a bufferyard, 40% or more must reach a mature height of 6 feet or more.