(a) Shrubs and emergent vegetation shall be planted on pond perimeters, as determined by the Landscape Architect. These plants may be exempt from minimum required plant sizes set forth in Section 771.04, as the use of this plant material is more desirable than non native manicured turf. Such landscaping can help provide color, filter runoff, limit waterfowl, and improve water quality.
(1) Choose plant material that is native to the region.
(2) Pond edge landscaping may also be established from plugs or seedlings.
(3) Maintenance shall be consistent and ensure the successful establishment of the plant material selected.
(b) The use of bio-retention cells, bio-swales, rain gardens or similar means of on-site water treatment and percolation is accepted and encouraged. Such features shall be planted with material tolerant of moist soil and/or standing water conditions as appropriate, and are subject to retention/detention pond requirements above.
(Ord. 41-10. Passed 9-26-11.)