7.6. SR 01-16-1996 - Laserfiche WebLink

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3.) all plant materials shall be indigenous to the hardiness zone of the area in which the City is located. The use of drought tolerant plant materials are encouraged to meet landscaping requirements. g. Credit for Over~izing Required Trees. The total number of required overstory trees may be reduced by one tree for each new deciduous tree measuring four and one-half (4-1/2) inches or more in diameter, or each new coniferous tree measuring ten (10) feet or more in height, which is planted on the lot or tract. In no event, however, shall this credit result in a reduction in th~ total number of required trees by more than twenty-five percent (25%). h. Credit for Existing Trees. The total number of required new trees may be offset by the retention of existing trees on the lot provided that such trees satisfy the requirements of this section as to size and species. A sliding scale shall be used to determine the amount of credit for existing trees. Existing trees between four (4) inches in diameter and less than eight (8) inches in diameter will receive credit for one (1) tree. Existing trees eight (8) inches in diameter or greater will receive credit for two (2) trees. Credit can not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total requirement. i. Maintenance. The property owner of the lot upon which required landscaping or screening is located shall maintain all materials in a sightly and healthy growing condition. j. Placement of Plant Materials. 1.) Ail required landscaping shall be located on the lot occupied by the use, building, facility, or structures. No landscaping shall be located within any public right-of-way unless approved by the City. 2.) Plant materials shall be located to provide reasonable access to all utilities. 9.117