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135-5. lANDScAPe AND StreetScAPe DRAFT
Existing Tree Protection, Removal and Mitigation
135-5.8 existing tree Protection, walkways.
removal and Mitigation 2. Vehicle Sales. Vehicle sales lots are required
to install a frontage buffer, except for the fence
5.8.1 iNteNt frontage buffer, the fence is not required.
It is the city’s intent to preserve canopied areas and 3. Exception. Alternative frontage buffer designs,
mature trees on private land during development fulfilling the intent and general level of screening
activity. When matrue trees cannot be saved, mitigation of these types, may be submitted for a type 1
plans shall be approved as part of the development design exception.
review process.
5.9.2 FeNce FrONtAGe BUFFer
5.8.2 PrOtectiON OF eXiStiNG treeS Refer to Figure 5.9-A for illustration of the fence
No damage to any trees or shrubs which are not part frontage buffer requirements.
of a removal plan shall occur whether installation of A. Buffer Depth. The required buffer area shall be a
protection measures is required or not. Protection of minimum 7 feet in depth, measured from the street-
existing trees or shrubs shall be accomplished through facing lot line. When a building is located on the lot
compliance with the Supplemental Specification for adjacent to the vehicular area, the buffer depth shall
Treet Protection as amended from time to time. be measured 7 feet from the street facade of the
5.8.3 tree reMOVAl AND MitiGAtiON building back.
Preservation of or mitigation for the removal of trees B. Fence. The following apply within the buffer.
on private land during the development process shall 1. Fence Location. A continuous fence is required,
comply with Chapter 42, Article X of the city’s municipal located 2 feet from the back of curb or edge
code. of the vehicular area into the buffer. One
pedestrian opening, maximum 4 feet in width, is
permitted for every 30 feet of fence.
135-5.9 Frontage buffer 2. Fence Materials. The fence shall be black, gray,
5.9.1 iNteNt & APPlicABilitY or dark green steel. Masonry columns (maximum
2.5 feet in width) and base (maximum 18” in
A. intent. To lessen the visual impact of on-site height) are permitted. Other fence materials may
vehicular parking, loading, and other activities from be submitted for a type 1 design exception.
the street or open space. 3. Fence Height. The fence shall be 3 feet in height.
B. Applicability. Applies to lots in all districts where A type 1 design exception may be approved for a
the following occurs: fence height up to 6 feet.
1. Off-street surface parking and maneuvering 4. Fence Opacity. The fence shall have a minimum
areas located adjacent to a street right-of-way or opacity of 30%.
open space, except: c. Buffer landscape. The following landscape is
a. Parking areas along alleys except when required within the buffer.
located across an alley from an N or NX
district. 1. Shade Trees. Medium or large shade trees are
required at one shade tree for every 40 linear
b. Parking for House A, B, C, and D Building feet of frontage buffer. Where feasible, spacing
Types utilized for one or two units. of the buffer trees shall alternate with street
2. Transportation and utility facilities defined in trees.
Chapter 134, Article 3. 2. Shrubs. A continuous shrub planting is required .
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3. Outdoor display and outdoor storage defined in The shrub planting shall consist of a single row
Chapter 134, Article 3. of shrubs with a minimum mature width of 24
c. requirement. One of the following buffer types inches each, spaced no more than 36 inches on
center, and height maintained no more than 48
shall be installed the length of the area to be inches within 1 year of installation.
screened, with the following exceptions:
1. Drives and Walks. The buffer may allow for 3. Existing Vegetation. Existing vegetation may be
the perpendicular crossing of driveways and 1 on street-side of fence?
135-5-10 DRAFT AuGuST 3, 2017
