§ 10.402. Landscape requirements by zoning district.

A.

The following shall be provided as part of the minimum required landscape area:

1.

Medium density residential zoning districts.

a.

For all development within the Medium Density Residential R-3 district a landscape area not more than 35 feet deep from any street line.

b.

For all development within the Townhouse Residential R-4 district one (1) of the required trees per lot shall be placed in a commonly held and maintained landscape area located between the lot and any street that serves the lot.

2.

Resort and multiple-family zoning districts.

a.

For all development within the Resort/Townhouse Residential R-4R district landscaping shall be based on an approved landscape plan.

3.

Industrial zoning districts.

a.

For all development within the Industrial Park I-1 district, a landscape area at least thirty-five (35) feet deep shall be provided from the street line. On a lot with more than one (1) street frontage, the landscape area shall be at least thirty-five (35) feet deep on all major streets and at least twenty (20) feet deep on all minor streets. However, parking may occur in the required 35-foot landscape area if the parking is set back at least twenty (20) feet from any street and is screened, subject to Development Review Board approval.

b.

The landscape requirements of this section shall not apply to the Industrial Park I-1 district within the taxilane safety area. Such area shall be hard surfaced.

c.

For all development within the Light Employment I-G district, all areas between a building and a street line, except for access driveways and walks, shall be landscaped, unless otherwise approved by the Development Review Board. The landscape area shall contain street trees based on an approved landscape plan.

4.

Commercial zoning districts.

a.

For all development within the Regional Shopping Center C-S district, the required 25-foot front yard shall be a landscape area except for access driveways and walks. Street trees shall be provided based on an approved landscape plan.

b.

For all development within the Neighborhood Commercial C-1 district and the Planned Unit Development PUD district, all portions of required front yards in the Neighborhood Commercial C-1 district and setbacks in the Planned Unit Development PUD district shall be landscaped except for access driveways and walks. Street trees shall be provided based on an approved landscape plan.

c.

For all development within the Service Residential S-R, Neighborhood Commercial C-1, Central Business C-2, Highway Commercial C-3, General Commercial C-4, Commercial Office C-O and Planned Convenience Center PCoC districts, a landscape area at least thirty-five (35) feet deep shall be provided where parking occurs between a building and a street line. However, parking may occur in the required 35-foot landscape area if the parking is set back at least twenty (20) feet from any street line and is screened, subject to Development Review Board approval. The landscape area shall include street trees based on an approved landscape plan.

d.

For all development within the Support Services S-S district all areas between a building and a street line, except for access driveways and walks, shall be landscaped. The landscape area shall contain street trees based on an approved landscape plan.

e.

For all development within the Western Theme Park WP district, the required frontage open space shall include native plant materials or street trees based on an approved landscape plan.

5.

Downtown Area. The following applies to all property in the Downtown Area:

a.

Preservation of mature trees.

i.

The removal of any mature tree is subject to Development Review Board approval. The Zoning Administrator may require a certified arborist to submit to the Zoning Administrator documentation whether the tree can be salvaged and relocated. Upon receiving approval from the Development Review Board, the property owner shall seek a permit from the Building Official to remove the mature tree.

ii.

In an emergency, the Zoning Administrator, Building Official, Police Chief, Fire Chief, or designee, may authorize the removal of a mature tree that has been determined to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

b.

Parking screening. Off-site parking areas in the Downtown Area shall be screened as approved by the Development Review Board.

6.

Other zoning districts.

a.

For all development within the Planned Airpark Core Development PCP District, the required landscape area shall be shown on the required Conceptual Open Space and Transitions Plans. A landscape area a minimum of 30 feet in depth shall be provided between any parking area and the curb line.

(Ord. No. 2818, § 1, 10-17-95; Ord. No. 3274, § 3, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 3854, § 5, 6-9-09; Ord. No. 3920, § 1(Exh. § 120), 11-9-10; Ord. No. 4005, § 1(Res. No. 8947, Exh. A, § 205), 4-3-12; Ord. No. 4099, § 1(Res. No. 9439, Exh. A, § 41), 6-18-13; Ord. No. 4120, § 1(Res. No. 9585, Exh. A, § 2), 12-9-13; Ord. No. 4143, § 1(Res. No. 9678, Exh. A, § 269), 5-6-14)