All required perimeters and all required bufferyards for residential subdivisions shall be landscaped in compliance with the requirements in Table 4.7-A, Table 4.7-B and Table 4.7-C. subject to the following:
(1) Front perimeter.
(a) As stipulated in Table 4.7-B., the front perimeter of a residential subdivision along a major thoroughfare (primary arterial, secondary arterial or collector street), shall have Level 5 perimeter landscaping.
(b) The Level 5 perimeter landscaping shall be within a minimum 20-foot wide landscape easement adjacent to the right-of-way of the perimeter street with berms as stipulated in Article 4.7G(2).
(c) As stipulated in Table 4.7-C., the Level 5 perimeter landscaping shall consist of a plant unit value (PUV) of 40% ornamental or shade trees, 40% evergreen trees and 20% hedge plants or shrubs (half of which shall be an evergreen species). The plant material should be clustered or planted in irregular patterns.
(d) If a fence or wall is incorporated, required PUV will be given credit as stipulated in Article 4.7G All plant material shall be located on the street side of the fence or wall.
(2) Side and rear perimeters.
(a) As stipulated in Table 4.7-B., the side and rear perimeters of a residential subdivision, shall have Level 3 perimeter landscaping.
(b) The Level 3 perimeter landscaping shall be within a minimum 15 foot wide landscape easement along the side and rear perimeter with berms as stipulated in Article 4.7G.
(c) As stipulated in Table 4.7-C., the Level 3 perimeter landscaping shall consist of a plant unit value (PUV) of 40% ornamental or shade trees, 40% evergreen trees and 20% hedge plants or shrubs. The plant material should be clustered or planted in irregular patterns.
(d) If a fence or wall is incorporated, PUV will be given credit as stipulated in Article 4.7G All plant material shall be located on the outside of the fence or wall.
(e) Existing trees may be used and given credit per Article 4.7J if it is determined the trees are an appropriate species and healthy.
(Ord. 21-97, passed - -1997; Ord. 3-2000, passed - -2000; Ord. 11-2004, passed 6-14-2004; Ord. 39-2006, passed 10-9-2006; Ord. 27-2007, passed - -2007)