An overall Landscape Plan as approved by the local Township shall be submitted for all Major Subdivisions for the Planning Commission to review. The Landscape Plan shall be designed by a registered landscape architect. The Landscape Plan shall identify existing and proposed trees, shrubs and ground covers; natural features such as rock outcroppings and other landscaping elements. Landscaping shall be provided at the entrance(s) to the Subdivision and adjacent to the Subdivision streets inside or outside of the right-of-way as determined by consultation with the Township and County Engineer. Where existing plants and trees are to be retained, the Landscape Plan shall include proposed methods of protecting them during construction. The character of the landscape design shall be agreed upon at the Concept Plan Stage review meeting.
(a) Native Plants and Prohibited Species. All Landscape Plans should incorporate at least thirty (30%) of native trees, shrubs and grasses into the plant materials to provide habitat for local flora and fauna and reduce irrigation needs. Landscape Plans shall not utilize species that are included on the list of prohibited species found in Appendix K.
(b) Low Impact Design. The use of low impact design and other innovative measures to manage stormwater are encouraged. Certain measures can implement the principles of low impact design including bioretention, rain gardens, rain barrels, green roofs, permeable and porous pavements. The use of low impact design measures are encouraged where appropriate because they are sustainable measures that use natural hydrologic features to manage water.
(Res. 2008-026. Adopted 3-17-08; Ord. 2015-561. Adopted 1-25-16; Ord. 2023-339. Adopted 11-27-23.)