Crown spread. The distance measured across the greatest diameter of the above ground portions of a plant.
Decorative walls and fences. Barriers constructed of wood, masonry or other appropriate material.
Developed area. That a portion of a plot or parcel of land upon which a building, structure, pavement, landscaped material or other improvements, excluding public rights-of-way, have been placed.
Diameter at breast height (dbh). The diameter of the tree as measured at four and a half (4½) feet above grade. If a tree splits into multiple trunks below four and a half (4½) feet above grade, the trunk is measured at its most narrow point below the split.
Earth mounds. Earthen physical barriers which block or screen a view, which have vegetation capable of preventing erosion, and have a maximum permitted slope of three (3) feet horizontal to one vertical (3:1) where mounds are to be mowed.
Ground cover. Landscape materials such as natural mulch or low growing plants installed in such a manner so as to form a continuous cover over the ground.
Interior landscaping. The use of landscape materials within the boundaries of the parcel, exclusive of the perimeter landscaping.
Landscape buffer. Landscape materials installed between certain land uses [i.e. (1) between multifamily and single-family uses, (2) between any residential and commercial uses, and (3) between any manufacturing and residential or commercial use], between thoroughfares and land uses, and between thoroughfares and off-street parking in order to reduce glare, unsightly views, and noise.
Landscape material. Materials such as, but not limited to, living trees, shrubs, vines, lawn grasses, ground cover, landscape water features and non-living, durable material commonly used in landscaping, including, but not limited to, rocks, pebbles, sand, decorative walls and fences, earthen mounds, but excluding pavements or surfaces for.
Native plant species. A plant species, other than noxious weeds, that are indigenous to the area and usually do not need human intervention to grow or reproduce.
New structure. Any structure newly constructed or erected, except for fences, decks, signs, trash enclosures, swimming pools, playground equipment and accessory structures under two hundred fifty (250) sq. ft., which requires location on the ground. Additions to, alterations to and/or reconstruction of an existing structure or building shall not be considered a new structure.
Opacity. The required percent of visual screening from adjacent properties in a vertical plane extending from the established grade to a required height.
Service structures. Equipment or elements providing service to a building or a site including but not limited to loading docks, storage tanks, trash containers or receptacles, electrical transformers, utility vaults which extend above the surface, cooling towers, and heating and cooling units.
Shrub. A perennial plant which has persistent multiple woody stems from a common root and differing from a tree by its low stature and habit of branching from the base.
Substantial expansion. When an existing structure or vehicular access area is expanded, altered, or enlarged where such expansion, alteration, or enlargement exceeds twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the existing structure or vehicular access area.
Tree. Any self-supporting, woody perennial plant which normally grows to an overall height of at least fifteen (15) feet.
Tree, deciduous. Trees which normally shed their leaves in the fall.
Tree, large. Any tree which normally attains a mature height equal to or greater than forty (40) feet.
Tree lawn. That part of the street right-of-way not covered by sidewalk, bike path or other paving, lying between the sidewalk and street.
Tree, major. An existing living tree with a DBH of at least eighteen (18) inches.
Tree, measurement. The diameter in inches of a tree trunk measured six (6) inches above grade for trees equal to or less than six (6) inches in diameter or measured at DBH for trees larger than six (6) inches in diameter.
Tree, medium. Any tree which normally attains a mature height greater than twenty-five (25) feet and less than forty (40) feet.
Tree, small. Any tree which normally attains a mature height greater than fifteen (15) feet and less than twenty-five (25) feet.
Tree, standard. A tree planted with a trunk caliper (diameter) of at least one and three-fourths (1¾) inches measured six (6) inches above grade.
Vehicle encroachment. Any protrusion of a vehicle outside of a parking space, display area, storage area, access way, or access aisle into a landscape area.
Vehicular use area. Any paved surface area, excepting public rights-of-way, used by any type vehicle, whether moving or at rest for the purpose of (including but not limited to) driving, parking, loading, unloading, or storage.
(Ord. 33-2020. Passed 3-23-20; Ord. 103-2021. Passed 7-26-21.)