(A) Tree preservation credit. The preservation of live natural trees in any of the required planting areas may be credited towards requirements for tree planting in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) To receive a credit for the tree, the tree must be from the list in the village's tree ordinance.
(2) No credit will be allowed for any tree if the tree is unhealthy or dead.
(3) Appropriate measures to protect the tree during construction shall be indicated on the landscape plan.
(4) Credit may only be taken for trees within the area where such trees are required to be planted.
(5) A tree must be a minimum of two-inch caliper in order to receive one tree credit. A tree of a minimum of six-inch caliper may receive a credit for two trees. A tree of a minimum of 24-inch caliper may receive a credit for three trees.
(B) Screening wavier due to property features.
(1) Screening may be waived by the Zoning Administrator where the view is or will be blocked by a change in grade, by the natural vegetation, or by man-made features.
(2) Requirements for screening between uses on the same property may be waived if the property is developed as a planned development that considers the relationship of uses to each other.
(C) Alternative method of compliance.
(1) In the event a property owner wishes to use screening techniques not provided for in this subchapter, they may apply to the Zoning Administrator for approval for an alternative method of compliance. The following findings shall be met for approval of an alternative screening technique:
(a) The method of screening achieves the intent behind the screening requirements.
(b) The proposal is at least the equivalent of that specifically prescribed by this subchapter in quality, effectiveness, and durability of the screen.
(2) The Zoning Administrator shall forward the application and arrange a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board for review and comment. The
Planning and Zoning Board shall review the
alternative screening technique and approve or deny the application in writing.
(Ord. 2020-O-3, passed 2-18-2020)