The following sections include specifications for plant materials. Alternatives to these materials which can be demonstrated to meet both the intent and requirements of this Ordinance may be approved as part of a Landscape Plan.
(a) Deciduous Trees. Size at planting: A minimum diameter of at least three inches measured six inches above ground level.
(b) Evergreen Trees. Size at planting: A minimum of six feet high and a minimum spread of three feet.
(c) Shrubs. Shrubs shall be at least 24 inches average height and spread at the time of planting and, where required for screening, shall form a continuous, year-round solid visual screen within five years after planting.
(d) Ornamental Trees. Size at planting: A minimum diameter of at least one and one-half inches measured six inches above ground level.
(e) Multi-stem Trees. Size at planting: A minimum of six feet high.
(f) Groundcover and Grass.
(1) Groundcover. Groundcover shall be planted a maximum of eight inches on center and shall be planted in such a manner so as to present a finished appearance and 75% coverage after one complete growing season. If approved as part of a Landscape Plan, groundcover may also consist of rocks, pebbles, sand, wood chips and other material.
(2) Grass. Grass shall be planted in species normally grown as permanent lawns in Westerville, Ohio, and may be sodded or seeded, except in swales or other areas subject to erosion, where solid sod, erosion-reducing net, or suitable mulch shall be used. Grass sod shall be clean and free of weeds and noxious pests or disease.
(g) Additional Plant Standards. All landscape materials shall be grown in locations in compliance with United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 1-6.
(Ord. 02-55(A). Passed 3-4-03; Ord. 09-16. Passed 4-21-09.)