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Signs in violation of the regulations in this subchapter will be enforced by the Zoning Administrator or designee and subject to Chapter 131 of this code.
(Ord. 173, passed 12-11-2023)
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
The purpose of this subchapter is to: enhance the appearance and value of the community, buffer conflicting land uses, minimize noise, air, light, soil and water pollution, divide large expanses of pavement, define and shade pedestrian and parking areas and encourage the preservation of natural vegetation and existing trees.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
No final site plan required by §§ 152.385 et seq. shall be approved unless it complies with all of the landscaping and screening standards set forth herein.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
(A) A separate, detailed landscape plan shall be submitted with any final site plan required by §§ 152.385 et seq.
(B) For the purposes of this subchapter, breast height shall be measured vertically along the main stem and shall be four and one-half feet above grade.
(C) The landscape plan shall be drawn at a scale in accordance with site plan general application standards found in § 152.388. The plans shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following items:
(1) Location and description of existing trees to be preserved, relocated or removed, including species and diameter at breast height. Trees to be preserved shall be clearly labeled “to remain” and tree protection measures shall be shown on the landscape plan;
(2) Location and description of trees and shrubs to be planted, including common name, species (deciduous or evergreen), root type (shallow or deep), height, diameter at breast height and size of root ball and/or container;
(3) Location and description of ground cover and method of planting (sod, plugs, sprigs or seeds);
(4) Location, dimensions and description of landscaped buffer areas, berms and landscape parking islands;
(5) The location and dimensions of walls, fences and outdoor dumpster enclosures including typical elevation and vertical sections showing height and materials;
(6) The location and dimensions of common open spaces and recreational areas, proposed improvements and maintenance provisions for the areas;
(7) Construction details to resolve specific site conditions, such as drainage, culverts, soil erosion control measures, walls and/or tree wells;
(8) Details in either text or drawing form to ensure proper installation and establishment of plant materials as prescribed by the American Nurseryman Standards; and
(9) Detailed description of the ongoing landscape maintenance program.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005; Ord. 154, passed 1-11-2021)
(A) Existing vegetation.
(1) Existing vegetation shall not be removed or disturbed until the Village of Pinckney has approved the required landscape plan, final site plan and land use permit.
(2) Existing, healthy, native vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum degree practical, especially trees eight inches or more in diameter at breast height.
(3) Planting requirements may be waived if the existing vegetation to be retained on the site meets or exceeds the standards set forth in this subchapter.
(B) Quality. Plant materials shall be of generally acceptable varieties and species, free from insects and diseases, hardy to southeast Michigan and shall conform to the current minimum standards of the American Association of Nurserymen.
(C) Composition.
(1) Plantings shall be clustered and staggered rather than situated in straight rows for interest and variety unless the placement is an integral part of a design element, such as an alley of trees.
(2) A mixture of plant materials is recommended as a protective measure against insect and disease infestation. However, a limited mix of hardy species is recommended rather than a large number of different species to produce a more cohesive and orderly design.
(D) Ground cover. All landscaped areas that do not contain trees, shrubs or planting beds shall be covered with living ground cover (including grass) and/or organic mulch. Stone or aggregate shall not be accepted as a ground cover. Ground cover shall be planted in sufficient quantity to present a finished appearance within one growing season and shall not exceed 18 inches in height at maturity.
(E) Berms.
(1) Height. Berms shall be at least two and one-half feet in height and no more than five feet in height, as measured on the side of the proposed berm having the highest finished grade.
(2) Side slopes. Side slopes shall be no steeper than one vertical foot for every three horizontal feet, and shall be designed and planted to prevent erosion. Side slopes shall be planted with naturalized groupings as required for landscape buffers herein.
(3) Shape. Berms shall be constructed with a rounded surface at least two feet in width at the highest point and extending the length of the berm. In general, the shape of berms shall appear to be as natural as possible.
(F) Visibility at road intersections. All plant materials and structural landscape elements within a vision clearance area shall comply with § 152.261(E).
(G) Curb stops. A curb or wheelstop may be required along interior parking lot landscape islands, perimeter landscape strips and landscapes adjacent to road rights-of-way to prevent vehicles from damaging plants and structural landscape elements.
(H) Dumpsters. Dumpsters shall be located and screened in accordance with § 152.262(M).
(I) Inspection. It shall be the property owner or developer's responsibility to request a landscape inspection by the Zoning Administrator within ten to 14 months after land use permit approval, to assure full compliance with the approved site plan.
(Ord. 37, passed 8-28-2005)
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