A. Multiple-Family Developments:
1. Landscaped Areas: Outside of active recreation area, lawn/sod/turf areas shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the front yard/side yard landscaped area of the common area landscapes in each multiple-family development.
a. Active recreation areas for a multi-family development may be planted in lawn/sod/turf and may be of any size practical for active recreation area purposes.
b. Detention basins may also be planted entirely of lawn/sod/turf if they are part of an active recreation area.
c. The terms in this section shall be defined pursuant to section 13-2-3.
2. The front yard and side yards adjacent to public streets, except those portions devoted to driveways and sidewalks shall be landscaped. The minimum width of landscaped areas adjacent to public streets shall be twenty-five feet (25') wide. This planting area shall meet all requirements of this chapter.
3. Site Trees: A minimum of one tree per two thousand (2,000) square feet of landscaped area is required, in addition to any park strip, parking lot landscaping or landscaped buffer requirement of this chapter.
4. Park Strip Landscaping: Any combination of ornamental plants, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, ground cover plants, pavers, ornamental gravel, ornamental concrete, boulders, bark mulch and artificial turf is permitted in the park strip. Lawn/sod/turf is prohibited in park strips. One tree per twenty-five feet (25') of frontage is required.
5. Parking Lot Landscaping: Parking lot landscaping shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
6. Landscaped Buffer: A landscaped buffer is required for any multi-family development adjacent to an existing lower density residential development. Buffers shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
7. On site detention basins shall be considered part of the landscaped area of the site and shall be landscaped unless stored underground or as part of the paved parking area.
B. Business/Research Park Zone:
1. Landscaped Areas: Landscaped areas shall comprise not less than twenty five percent (25%) of the site. The front yard and side yards adjacent to public streets, except those portions devoted to driveways and sidewalks, shall be landscaped. Lawn/sod/turf shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area.
2. Site Trees: A minimum of one tree per two thousand (2,000) square feet of landscaped area is required, in addition to any park strip, parking lot landscaping or landscaped buffer requirement.
3. Park Strip Landscaping: Any combination of ornamental plants, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, ground cover plants, pavers, ornamental gravel, ornamental concrete, boulders, bark mulch and artificial turf is allowed in the park strip. Lawn/sod/turf is prohibited in park strips. One tree per twenty-five feet (25') of frontage is required.
4. Parking Lot Landscaping: Parking lot landscaping shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
5. Landscape Buffers: Landscape buffers may be required in areas that abut less intense or incompatible land uses or as visual barriers around parking and utility areas. Buffers shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
6. On site detention basins shall be considered part of the landscaped area of the site and shall be landscaped unless stored underground or as part of the paved parking area.
C. Commercial and Professional Office:
1. Landscaped Areas: Landscaped areas shall comprise not less than fifteen percent (15%) of a commercial or professional office site. Front and side yards adjacent to a public street, except those portions devoted to driveways and sidewalks, shall be landscaped. Lawn/sod/turf shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area.
2. Site Trees: A minimum of one tree per two thousand (2,000) square feet of landscaped area is required, in addition to any park strip, parking lot landscaping or landscaped buffer requirement.
3. Landscaped Buffer: A landscaped buffer is required for any commercial or professional office adjacent to an existing residential development. Buffers shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
4. Park Strip Landscaping: Any combination of ornamental plants, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, ground cover plants, pavers, ornamental gravel, ornamental concrete, boulders, bark mulch and artificial turf is allowed in the park strip. Lawn/sod/turf is prohibited in park strips. One tree per twenty five feet (25') of frontage is required.
5. On site detention basins shall be considered part of the landscaped area of the site and shall be landscaped unless stored underground or as part of the paved parking area.
D. Manufacturing Developments:
1. Landscaped Areas: Landscaped areas shall comprise not less than ten percent (10%) of a manufacturing site. A minimum of one tree per two thousand (2,000) square feet of landscaped area is required, in addition to any park strip, parking lot landscaping or landscaped buffer requirement. Lawn/sod/turf shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area.
2. Park Strip Landscaping: Any combination of ornamental plants, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, ground cover plants, pavers, ornamental gravel, ornamental concrete, boulders, bark mulch and artificial turf is allowed in the park strip. Lawn/sod/turf is prohibited in park strips. One tree per twenty five feet (25') of frontage is required.
3. Landscaped Buffers: A landscaped buffer is required for any manufacturing development adjacent to an existing residential development. Buffers shall meet the requirements City Code.
4. On site detention basins shall be considered part of the landscaped area of the site and shall be landscaped unless stored underground or as part of the paved parking area.
E. Nonresidential Uses in Residential Districts:
1. Landscaped Areas: Landscaped areas shall comprise not less than fifteen percent (15%) of a nonresidential site. Front and side yards adjacent to a public street, except those portions devoted to driveways and sidewalks, shall be landscaped. Lawn/sod/turf shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area.
2. Site Trees: A minimum of one tree per two thousand (2,000) square feet of landscaped area is required, in addition to any park strip, parking lot landscaping or landscaped buffer requirement.
3. Landscaped Buffer: A landscaped buffer is required for any nonresidential adjacent to an existing residential development. Buffers shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
4. On site detention basins shall be considered part of the landscaped area of the site and shall be landscaped unless stored underground or as part of the paved parking area.
5. Exemption: Nonresidential uses in residential districts are exempt from the field inspection requirements of section 13-13-4 of this chapter.
F. City constructed buildings, parks, recreation and open spaces and recreation and open spaces for educational facilities in any zone.
1. Landscaped Areas: Landscaped areas shall comprise not less than twenty five percent (25%) of the site containing a public building such as city hall, courts, public safety buildings, public works buildings, water tanks/reservoirs, administration buildings. The front yard and side yards adjacent to public streets, except those portions devoted to driveways and sidewalks, shall be landscaped. Lawn/sod/turf shall be limited to twenty percent (20%) of the landscaped area surrounding public buildings. This requirement does not apply to accessory buildings or structures of public parks, open space, or recreation areas.
2. Site Trees: A minimum of one tree per two thousand (2,000) square feet of landscaped area is required, in addition to any park strip, parking lot landscaping or landscaped buffer requirement of this chapter. Landscaped are does not include areas used for parks, open spaces, or recreation areas.
3. Park Strip Landscaping: Any combination of ornamental plants, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, ground cover plants, pavers, ornamental gravel, ornamental concrete, boulders, bark mulch and artificial turf is permitted in the park strip. Lawn/sod/turf is prohibited in park strips. One tree per twenty-five feet (25') of frontage is required.
4. Parking Lot Landscaping: Parking lot landscaping shall meet the requirements of this chapter.
5. On site detention basins shall be considered part of the landscaped area of the site and shall be landscaped unless stored underground or as part of the paved parking area.
6. Parks and recreation facilities. There is no limitation on the amount of lawn/sod/turf used in parks or recreation areas. Tree placement in parks, open spaces and recreation areas will be according to the overall design of the park, open space, or recreation area. (Ord. 21-10, 6-9-2021; amd. Ord. 23-44, 12-20-2023)