(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)