A. Unless otherwise noted, the provisions of this chapter apply to all districts and to all uses except single-family dwellings and duplexes.
1. While exempt from the enforcement of these landscaping requirement, single family and duplex uses are encouraged to apply general landscaping standards as written in this chapter.
2. Multifamily developments are additionally required to conform to the open space and common and private open space requirements of Section 11-3-42 “Multifamily Development Standards” of this title.
B. Landscaping requirements outlined in this section apply when any of the following occurs:
1. When new development occurs; or
2. When the footprint of any existing building or total area of parking lot is cumulatively expanded by twenty five percent (25%) or more; or
3. When a change of use is requested by the property owner that requires additional parking to be developed.
C. Required Landscape Areas. Landscaping must occur in buffer areas, along building frontages facing streets, residential areas and public spaces, interior parking areas, along the perimeter of parking lots, along street frontages, and to screen specific elements as indicated in this chapter. Buildings frontages where the buildings are developed at less than a five foot setback are exempt from this requirement but are encouraged to incorporate the methods of landscaping for properties with reduced or no street frontage setbacks in the general landscaping requirements of Section 11-4-4 D.
1. All areas of a site not covered by structures, courtyards, patios, driveways, parking areas, or other impervious surfaces must be landscaped or retain existing vegetation. (Ord. 23-08, 6-5-2023)