Search Entire Article Tip - Hold CTRL + F
Article 7
Landscaping
This Article provides general direction and establishes
minimum standards related to the following: [Ord. 2018-002]
A. Design principles to ensure compliance with the Managed Growth
Tier System (MGTS); [Ord. 2018-002]
B. Review process and decision-making standards for the evaluation of
Landscape Plans; [Ord. 2018-002]
C. Requirements for buffers, interior, and other service areas of a
property; [Ord. 2018-002]
D. Standards for plant materials and other landscape barriers or
structures; [Ord. 2018-002]
E. Preservation of existing native vegetation, elimination of
prohibited, and reduction of controlled plant species; [Ord. 2018-002]
F. Installation and continued maintenance; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
G. Enforcement of the Code requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape design shall comply with the
relevant MGTS characteristics in both plant material selection and overall
landscape composition. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscaping in the U/S
Tier should have a higher level of detail and more structure, such as
pedestrian accents, formal or meandering arrangements in perimeter landscape buffers,
street tree plantings, and interconnections between pedestrian and vehicular
areas. The WCRAO, IRO, and URAO, among others, serve to promote urbanized forms
of development that accommodate walkability and other attributes of the urban
environment. Greater flexibility and alternative landscape solutions are
available to promote development within the boundaries of these areas. [Ord.
2010-005] [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscaping in the AGR
and Glades Tiers should consist of large open spaces with equestrian and
agricultural elements, and an increased percentage of native plant species. [Ord.
2018-002]
Landscaping in the
Exurban and Rural Tiers should incorporate more informal design patterns that
include: reduced impervious areas; preservation of native vegetation; and, more
naturalistic landscaped areas. Non-residential uses shall accommodate increased
amounts of landscape materials in the parking areas and building foundation
plantings. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
This Section establishes standards for landscape design. It
is the intent of this Article to encourage creativity in landscape design while
providing general direction and criteria for the evaluation of a specific type
of plan: Planting, Landscape, or ALP in order to issue a Landscape Permit. The
following design principles are general standards to be applied by the
Applicant, and used by the DRO and other County Agencies in evaluating whether
the proposed Landscape Plans are in compliance with the requirements of this
Article: [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord.
2018-002]
To improve the aesthetic appearance of development through
creative landscaping that helps to enhance the natural and built environment. [Ord. 2018-002]
The quality of landscape design is dependent upon the quantity,
selection, and arrangement of plant materials. Landscape materials should be
designed in a manner as to provide the following qualities and characteristics:
[Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should provide a textured appearance through
the use of a variety of plant materials with varying leaf sizes, textures, and
height. Formal landscape designs benefit from a uniform spacing of plants,
whereas varied spacing and clustering of trees is more compatible with a
naturalistic design. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should include a variety of plants that provide
contrasting colors. Designs should include a mix of plants that flower
throughout the year. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should consider the complete three-dimensional
form of the landscaping, not simply the form of individual elements. The
interrelationship of all landscape elements, whether they are plant materials,
shade structures, pavement, and amenities should be considered so that the
final design presents a coherent whole. Trees, shrubs, and hedges, especially
those used for screening and buffering, should display a fullness at maturity
that is typical of the species. [Ord.
2018-002]
To improve the environment by maintaining permeable land area
essential to surface water management; reducing and reversing air, noise, heat,
and chemical pollution through the biological filtering capacities of
vegetation; promoting energy conservation through the creation of shade; and,
reducing heat gain in or on buildings or paved areas. [Ord. 2018-002]
Attention should be
given to locating landscape elements in a manner that provides energy
conservation benefits. Landscape designs should also consider natural drainage
features and the use of pervious surfaces and areas to minimize runoff.
To promote water conservation by encouraging: the installation
of native and drought-tolerant plant materials in appropriate areas; the use of
water conserving irrigation practices; and, the adherence to landscape
installation standards and maintenance procedures that promote water
conservation. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should feature native plant species,
especially in areas adjacent to existing native vegetation. Where feasible, the
reestablishment of native habitats should be incorporated into the landscape
design. The use of drought-tolerant
plants should enrich the existing landscape character, conserve water and
energy, and provide as pleasant and varied a visual appearance as plants that
require more water. [Ord. 2018-002]
D. Preservation of Existing Native Vegetation and Removal
of Prohibited Plant Species
To encourage the preservation and planting of native vegetation
as part of landscape design and eradicate prohibited species. [Ord. 2018-002]
1. Incorporation of Existing Vegetation
Landscape designs should incorporate and enhance existing specimen
trees and native vegetation. Particular care should be given to preserve intact
natural landscapes. Where previous landscaping has dramatically altered natural
landscapes, new designs should seek to reestablish natural landscape patterns
and plantings. Landscape designs should also include the eradication of
prohibited plant species that have become nuisances because of their tendency
to disrupt or destroy native ecosystems. [Ord. 2018-002]
To promote efficiency in the development of limited land
resources by improving the compatibility of adjacent incompatible land uses,
particularly residential development that is adjacent to non-residential
development, through the use of landscape buffers. [Ord. 2018-002]
Whenever possible landscape materials should be utilized to
provide a spatial transition between different land uses; buffering between
adjacent properties; and, screening for parking, storage areas, or other
service areas. Plants may be used with fences, walls, or berms to achieve the
desired screening or buffering effect. Plant material should be mature enough
at the time of planting to provide an effective screen or buffer, and should be
planted in an appropriate location to allow for desired growth within a
reasonable period of time. [Ord.
2018-002]
In the U/S Tier, as well as pedestrian-oriented development
types such as TDDs, landscape designs should give special attention to ensuring
a safe and visually pleasant pedestrian environment. In high activity areas,
such as commercial and workplace areas, benches, kiosks, artwork, and other
streetscape elements should be incorporated into landscape designs. Pedestrian
access to sidewalks or buildings should be considered in all landscape designs.
Landscaping shall not obstruct pedestrian sightlines, especially at crosswalks.
[Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape designs should be compatible with and enhance the
architectural character and features of the buildings on site, and help relate
the building to the surrounding landscape. Plant material shall be installed at
an appropriate size and allowed to accomplish these intended goals. When
foundation planting is required, plantings and planters should incorporate
artistic elements and be compatible with a building’s architectural character. [Ord. 2018-002]
Figure 7.A – Visual Interest for Pedestrian and
Vehicular Traffic
|
Figure 7.A – Streetscape Elements
|
|
|
Meandering sidewalks
flanked by well-composed curvilinear landscaping can add visual interest for
pedestrian and vehicular traffic. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
Effective use of
landscaping to frame the sidewalk and buffer the pedestrians from the street.
Streetscape elements such as benches and potted plants enhance the pedestrian
experience.
|
The provisions of
this Article shall be considered minimum standards and shall apply to all new
development unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2018-002]
A. Relation to Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and
Protection
Landscape requirements
shall also be consistent with the standards of Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and Protection; nothing in this Article shall be applied
to contradict these requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
The following
developments are exempt from the standards and requirements of this Article:
1. Enlargement or repair of a Single Family dwelling
unit, two-unit Townhouse, or two-unit Multifamily structure on a single lot.
2. Parking areas located within an enclosed
parking structure.
3. Bona Fide Agriculture uses, unless stated
otherwise in Art. 4.B.6, Agricultural Uses. Where the property has a use that is
classified as Bona Fide Agriculture, with agricultural activities or accessory agricultural
uses, the Property Owner shall provide a six-foot-high hedge along the frontage
of the property where it is abutting a public street R-O-W. [Ord. 2018-002]
4. Uses such as airports, major utilities, and
stockades which have planting requirements regulated by Federal or State law.
Off-site planting of required landscaping may be approved in areas where there
is a direct public benefit, such as in schools, parks, libraries, streets, and
medians.
5. Projects in the Glades Area Economic
Development Overlay (GAO) that have provided in-lieu funds to the Glades
Thoroughfare Beautification Fund.
6. Community
Vegetable Gardens located in the WCRAO or CCRT areas, unless stated otherwise
in Art.
4.B.6.C, Definitions and Supplementary Use Standards for Specific Uses. [Ord. 2019-005]
Deviations or exceptions
from the minimum standards of this Article may be permitted as follows: [Ord.
2019-005]
1. Public parks, as specified in Art. 5.D.2.G, Public Park Landscape
Standards; and [Ord.
2006-004] [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
2. Development supporting Government Facilities
within the PO Zoning District, subject to Art. 2, Application Processes and Procedures and PPM #ZO-O-063, as applicable and as amended. [Ord.
2006-004] [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord. 2019-005]
Modifications of the requirements of this Article may be
permitted pursuant to Art. 3.B.14.J, WCRAO
Landscape Modifications, Art. 3.B.15.F.11,
Landscape Standards in the IRO, and Art. 3.B.16.F.10,
Landscape Standards in the URAO. [Ord.
2018-002]
See Art. 1.H, Definitions and Acronyms.
Approval process for Landscape Plans shall be subject to the
requirements pursuant to Art. 2, Application
Processes and Procedures. [Ord.
2016-042]
An Applicant may
request review for compliance with this Article concurrent with an application
that requires approval by the BCC, ZC, or DRO by submitting Preliminary or
Final Landscape Plans. Final Landscape Plans shall be part of the Building
Permit application unless a Condition of Approval requires Landscape Plans to
be submitted at Final Approval by the DRO. An application for a Landscape Plan review
shall be submitted directly to the Zoning Division, and shall comply with the
following requirements: [Ord. 2018-002]
If the application is submitted at BCC, ZC, or DRO, the
application shall consist of the appropriate forms as established by the Zoning
Division, otherwise the application shall be included as part of the Building
Permit application. The plans shall be prepared in accordance with Art. 2, Application
Processes and Procedures, the Zoning Technical Manual, and shall comply
with applicable Code requirements and
Conditions of Approval. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape Plan applications shall be submitted to the DRO, and if
applicable, the DRO will review in coordination with ERM and other County
Agencies. [Ord. 2018-002]
When all requirements
are satisfied, the DRO shall issue a Landscape Permit referencing the approved
Landscape Plan(s) associated with the permit in addition to any necessary
inspections, Conditions of Approval, and maintenance obligations. The permit
shall be maintained on site until the Final Landscape Inspection is signed off
by the DRO. A copy of the Landscape Permit shall be maintained in the
associated official Building Permit record, as well as the Zoning Division
file. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
Unless otherwise stated in this Article, all developments subject to
this Article may be inspected by PZB prior to and after installation of
required landscaping. Required landscaping shall be approved by PZB prior to
the issuance of a CO, or Certificate of Completion, whichever occurs first. Various
types of Landscape Inspection shall be conducted at different stages of the
development, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Preliminary
Inspection – required to verify existing grades, vegetation, and necessary site
preparation has been completed prior to any plant material being installed on
the site to comply with the Landscape Permit; [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Final
Inspection – required as part of the typical Building Permit process to ensure
landscape material, irrigation, and Conditions of Approval on a Development Order
are in compliance prior to final sign-off that the landscape is completed and
installed in accordance to the Landscape Permit. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Annual
Inspection – scheduled on the one-year anniversary date from the date of the
Final Inspection noted on the Landscape Permit. Inspection shall be performed
to ensure all landscape and irrigation continually complies with the Landscape
Permit. If material or irrigation is missing, dead, or damaged the Property
Owner shall be provided with a notice to correct, pursuant to Art. 10, Enforcement. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
d. Monitoring
Inspection – performed in response to a complaint or Code Enforcement case as
it relates to vegetation violations (e.g., missing or damaged plant material or
changes to the landscape not previously approved in accordance with the
Landscape Permit). [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
In addition to Final Inspection and certification by PZB, the Applicant
shall submit a Certificate of Compliance to the PZB as a condition of issuance
of a CO or Certificate of Completion. This Certificate shall be prepared and
signed by a Landscape Architect licensed by the State of Florida and
demonstrate that all of the provisions of this Article have been met. The
certification statement, included in this Article, as Appendix B, Certification
of Compliance, shall be made part of the documentation in
the official Building Permit file. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
PZB may elect to conduct a field inspection to verify the Certificate of
Compliance. [Ord. 2018-002]
If no field verification is conducted by PZB within 30 days, the
Certificate of Compliance shall be deemed to have been accepted provided it is
complete with all the required information. Upon acceptance, the Certificate of
Compliance shall be filed and maintained with the official records of the
development. [Ord. 2018-002]
In lieu of the Landscape
Inspections and certification by PZB, the Applicant may submit a request for a
Special Certificate of Compliance to the Zoning Director, and on a form
established by the Zoning Division. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. The Applicant shall employ a Landscape
Architect licensed in the State of Florida, or a qualified professional as
authorized by F.S. ch. 481, pt. II, as amended. The Landscape Architect or
qualified professional shall perform the following: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) Be familiar with the Final Landscape Plans
approved by the DRO; [Ord.
2018-002]
2) Conduct inspections of the site; [Ord. 2018-002]
3) Certify that landscaping was properly
installed and meets all requirements of the Code or Conditions of Approval. The
Certificate shall be signed and sealed by the Landscape Architect or qualified
professional; [Ord.
2018-002]
4) Understands that any misrepresentations or
misstatements in the Special Certificate of Compliance shall constitute a
violation of this Article and of State law; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
5) Understands that any misrepresentations or misstatements
in the Special Certificate of Compliance may also become the grounds for
professional disciplinary action pursuant to State law. [Ord. 2018-002]
b. The Applicant shall submit the completed
Special Certification Form with the approved Landscape Plans to the PZB prior
to issuance of a Building Permit, Paving Permit, a CO, or a Certificate of
Completion, whichever is applicable. [Ord.
2018-002]
PZB may, at its option,
conduct a Landscape Inspection to verify representation made in the Special
Certificate of Compliance. [Ord. 2018-002]
If no verification is
conducted by PZB, the Special Certificate of Compliance shall be deemed to have
been accepted. Upon acceptance by PZB, the Certificate of Compliance shall be
filed and maintained with the official records of the development. [Ord.
2018-002]
An Applicant may seek minor modifications to the
requirements of this Article that are identified in Table 7.B.4.A, Type
1 Waivers for Landscaping. Any requirements that are not listed herein may
be eligible to be modified through other applicable processes pursuant to Art. 2, Application
Processes and Procedures. The Applicant shall demonstrate in the
Justification Statement and provide supporting documents that Art. 2.C.5.G.3, Standards
for a Type 1 Waiver, and the applicable Criteria in the following Table have
been met. [Ord. 2007-001] [Ord.
2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping shall not be combined with other
Variance requests for the same requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.B.4.A – Type 1 Waivers
for Landscaping
|
|
Article/Table
Reference and Title
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 7.D.4.D,
Location of Wall or Fence in a Landscape Buffer, Canopy Tree Planting for
R-O-W Buffer
|
Allow a reduction
of 25 percentage of required Canopy trees to be located on the exterior side
of the wall or fence for R-O-W Buffers.
|
· Since a wall or fence is not a requirement for a
R-O-W Buffer, the Applicant shall demonstrate in the request that the
proposed wall or fence is an integral design component for security or
aesthetic purpose.
· The required trees shall be located on both sides of
the wall or fence.
|
|
|
|
Art. 7.C.2.C.1,
Elimination of Incompatibility Buffer (1)
|
Allow to
eliminate the requirement of an Incompatibility Buffer for Residential Pods in
a PDD or tracts within a residential subdivision.
|
· The pod or tract is located adjacent to open space
that is 100 feet or greater in width; or
· The site layout of the pod or tract will integrate
recreation amenities with Multifamily and Congregate Living Facilities (CLFs).
[Ord. 2021-022]
|
|
Table 7.D.4.D,
Location of Wall or Fence in a Landscape Buffer, Canopy Tree Planting for
Incompatibility Buffer
|
Allow a reduction
of 25 percent of required Canopy trees to be located on the exterior side of
the wall or fence for Incompatibility Buffers.
|
· The Applicant shall demonstrate in the request that
the proposed wall or fence is an integral design component for security or
aesthetic purpose.
· The required trees shall be located on both sides of
the wall or fence.
|
|
|
|
Art. 7.D.6.A, Berm
Tier Restrictions
|
Allow landscape
berms within the Exurban, Rural, Agricultural Reserve, or Glades Tiers.
|
· Berms are utilized to improve screening of loading,
parking, or vehicular use areas, and to address compatibility issues.
|
|
|
|
Table 7.C.3.B,
Foundation Planting and Dimensional Requirements – Façades to be Planted
|
Allow a 50
percent relocation of required foundation planting.
|
· The foundation planting shall be relocated to
another façade of the same building or structure; or to an expanded sidewalk
that is located within 30 feet of the same building or structure;
· The relocated foundation planting shall have the
minimum planting width; and,
· The overall total square feet for the foundation
planting meets or exceeds the required foundation planting.
|
|
|
|
Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements, Landscape Island Width
|
Allow the
reduction of width of landscape island to five feet excluding curbs.
|
· For infill sites with less than 25 parking spaces.
|
|
Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements, Divider Median Shrub Planting
|
Allow relocation
of shrubs from divider medians to other areas of the site.
|
· For industrial developments that do not have
significant public visitation and the nature of the use does not benefit for
interior plantings in parking areas.
|
|
Art. 7.C.4.A.1,
Landscape Island Maximum Spacing
|
Allow to increase
the number of spaces or distance to provide larger interior islands.
|
· To allow existing vegetation to be preserved or
existing vegetation to be relocated within parking areas.
|
|
Art. 7.C.4.F, Parking
Structures
|
Allow perimeter planter requirement be altered if the planters are in conflict with the
architectural design of the parking structure.
|
· The Applicant is required to submit Architectural Elevations
of the parking structure for Staff review and evaluation.
· The required planting for the planters shall be
relocated to other areas of the same property where the parking structure is
located.
|
Art. 7.C.5.A.1,
Underground Easement – Relocation of Trees
|
Allow required trees to be relocated on the same site. [Ord.
2018-018]
|
· There is no reduction in the total quantity of the
required trees; [Ord.
2018-018]
· A maximum of ten percent of the required trees
within the same buffer may be relocated; and, [Ord. 2018-018]
· The Applicant shall identify on the Alternative
Landscape Plan the new location of the tree(s) and whether root barrier will
be utilized for the tree. [Ord. 2018-018]
|
Art. 7.C.5.B,
Easements in On-Site Parking Areas – Existing Utilities
|
Allow existing easements to overlap the landscape islands. [Ord.
2018-018]
|
· The Applicant shall provide documentation from the utility
easement holder that the easement(s) are recorded, and are not subject to a
change in the location; [Ord. 2018-018]
· The Applicant may utilize a small tree or a palm to
satisfy the Canopy tree requirement. If the minimum separation between the
tree and the utilities cannot be met, the required tree in the island may be
relocated within the same site; [Ord. 2018-018]
· The minimum percentage of Canopy tree pursuant to Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements, may be reduced to 50 percent
and palms may be increased up to 50 percent, and, [Ord. 2018-018]
· The Applicant shall identify on the Alternative
Landscape Plan the new location of the tree(s) and whether root barrier will
be utilized for the tree. [Ord. 2018-018]
|
[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2012-027] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2015-031] [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2016-042]
[Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2018-002]
[Ord. 2018-018] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2021-022]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Multifamily also includes Cottage Homes (Multiple
Units on a Single Lot); and Community Residences and Recovery Communities
located in a Multifamily housing type. [Ord. 2021-022]
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Applicant shall be
required to schedule and attend a PAA with the Zoning Division Staff to review
and discuss preservation of existing vegetation, possible design alternatives,
and any Waivers that may be requested as part of the application. [Ord.
2007-001] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
The Applicant shall submit an ALP to the DRO to graphically
depict the proposed Type 1 Waiver request(s). The DRO may allow the alternative
designs or Waiver requests be incorporated on a Site or Subdivision Plan or any
other types of Zoning Plan in lieu of the ALP. Upon the approval of the Type 1
Waiver(s), the Applicant shall finalize the ALP as Final Landscape Plans, and
shall include it as part of the Building Permit review, if applicable. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
For the purpose of this Section, the term “vegetation” shall
include tree(s), palm(s), and pine(s). Vegetation that is required to be
planted on a property per Code requirements or through a Condition(s) of
Approval shall not be removed without first applying for and being issued a Vegetation
Removal and Replacement Permit. Removal of vegetation without a valid permit
shall be considered a violation of the Code or the DO, unless otherwise
exempted by the F.S. [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
The following exceptions shall apply to parcels with residential
uses: [Ord. 2020-001]
1. No permit is
required for a Single Family residence as long as the minimum required
vegetation is maintained in accordance with standards set forth in Table 7.C.3.A,
Interior Landscaping Requirements. [Ord.
2020-001]
2. Residential
properties may be exempt from permitting requirements in accordance with F.S.
§ 163.045. Residential properties are properties that are developed with a
residential use and may be located within either a residential or
non-residential zoning district. [Ord.
2020-001]
An Applicant may request the removal of existing vegetation by
submitting an application to the Zoning Division, and subject to the following
procedures: [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
Prior to the submittal of an application, the Applicant shall
schedule an on-site meeting with Staff of the Permit Review/Landscape Section
of the Zoning Division to discuss and inspect the vegetation that is proposed
to be removed. Staff shall determine whether the vegetation is eligible for
removal based on the standards listed below. If the vegetation is eligible for
removal, Staff shall provide the Applicant a Vegetation Removal and Replacement
application to be completed for submittal. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
The Applicant shall submit the application to the Permit Review/Landscape
Section. The application shall include a Justification Statement providing the
reason for the proposed removal of the vegetation. The Applicant shall also
submit either a Final Site, Subdivision, or Regulating Plan, or a survey of the
subject property. The Applicant shall identify the following: species, size,
and location of the vegetation to be removed, and the required replacement of
the vegetation and their proposed species, size, and location. [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
Staff shall review the application utilizing the Standards for
Removal that are listed below to consider whether to approve or deny the
request. A Vegetation Removal and Replacement Permit shall be issued upon the
approval of the application. The DRO may approve, approve with a Condition of
Approval, or deny the request. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
In reviewing an application for Vegetation Removal and
Replacement, Staff shall consider the following standards to determine whether
the removal permit is granted: [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
a. The Applicant’s
justification for the removal; [Ord. 2019-005]
b. The site
condition of the area where the existing vegetation is located, and whether the
location has easement overlap or proximity of the vegetation to the overhead
electric utilities; [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
c. The health
condition of the vegetation; or, [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
d. Any valid
safety concerns that may arise if the removal of the vegetation is not allowed.
[Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
All replacement of vegetation, shrubs, landscape barriers, and
ground treatment shall be in compliance with Art. 7.E.3, Credit and Replacement,
unless stated otherwise in Art. 7.B.1.B, Exemptions.
[Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
Staff shall indicate the timeline of removal and replacement of
the tree on the permit to ensure the replacement of the tree is done in
accordance with the approval. The permit is valid for six months from the date
of issuance. Failure to comply with the permit requirements, which include the
established dates or any imposed Conditions of Approval, shall result in
enforcement action, pursuant to Art. 7.G, Enforcement. [Ord.
2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
The Applicant shall contact Staff when the trees are removed,
and Staff shall schedule a site inspection to confirm that the trees have been
removed, and that any required replacement of trees have been installed in
conformance with the permit. [Ord. 2019-005]
Landscaping
requirements shall include the perimeter and interior buffers; interior landscaping
along the building façades; in parking lots; vehicular use areas; and, any
other pervious surface areas. This Chapter also addresses other requirements
that may impact the establishment of a buffer or interior planting, which
includes easement encroachment; retention areas; corner clips; and, safe sight
distances. In addition, specific requirements are established for Large Scale
Commercial Development. [Ord. 2018-002]
There are three types of landscape buffers: Right-of-Way
(R-O-W), Compatibility, and Incompatibility Buffers. Landscape requirements for
each type of buffer shall be provided in accordance with the following
standards, unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2018-002]
Figure 7.C.2 –
Buffer Type Detail
|
|
A R-O-W Buffer shall
consist of Canopy trees; palms or pines; rows of shrubs; and, ground cover.
Palms or pines may be used as a substitute for Canopy trees. Clustering of
plant materials and opening of tree planting are allowed to provide visibility
for a wall sign or an architectural feature of the building; or to accommodate
a walkway or an amenity. [Ord. 2018-002]
R-O-W Buffers shall be provided along all public street R-O-W.
This shall apply to those lots that are separated by a canal, lake, open space,
or a combination thereof. [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
R-O-W Buffers are not required for the following: [Ord.
2018-002]
a. Where the R-O-W
is an alley; [Ord. 2018-002]
b. A lot with a Single
Family, ZLL, or Townhouse unit; [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Cottage Home
(Single Unit on a Single Lot); [Ord.
2019-034]
d. Private streets
internal to a PDD, TDD, a subdivision, or a lot. If trees are installed within
the street R-O-W, installation of the trees shall be subject to the approval by
the Engineering Department; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
e. Renewable
Energy Solar Facility, within the Rural, Exurban, and Glades Tiers greater than
250 acres in size, shall comply with the requirements of Art.
4.B.7.C.8.d, Perimeter Buffers and Interior Tree Requirements. [Ord. 2019-023]
The width of the R-O-W Buffer shall be determined by the width
of the ultimate R-O-W pursuant to the Thoroughfare R-O-W Identification Map in
the Plan, or as determined by the County Engineer. R-O-W widths for non-Thoroughfare
Plan streets shall be determined by reference to Art. 11.C.1.C.1, Access and Circulation
Systems. [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.2.A – Width of R-O-W Buffer
|
Width of Ultimate
R-O-W
|
|
≤ 40’
|
10’
|
41-99’
|
15’
|
≥ 100’
|
20’
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
a. Width Reduction
The required buffer width may be reduced by 50 percent where a
project is separated from a R-O-W by a canal, lake, retention, open space area,
or combination thereof, with a minimum width of 80 feet, and subject to the
following requirements: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) The quantity of
required Canopy trees, palms, or pines shall not be reduced; and [Ord.
2018-002]
2) No easement
overlap in the buffer. [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Shrub Reduction
Required shrubs may be reduced by 50 percent if the reduction is
sought concurrently with the width reduction of the same buffer, and subject to
the following requirements: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) The percentage
of shrub reduction shall be in proportion to the percentage of the width
reduction of the buffer; and [Ord. 2018-002]
2) If the buffer
is located adjacent to parking areas, the reduced shrubs shall still maintain
an effective screening of the vehicle headlights from the street R-O-W. [Ord.
2018-002]
R-O-W Buffers shall be located at the base building line, if
applicable. [Ord. 2018-002]
Planting for R-O-W Buffer shall be pursuant to Table 7.C.2.A,
R-O-W Buffer Landscape Requirements, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.2.A – R-O-W Buffer
Landscape Requirements (4)
|
Min. Buffer Width
Based on Width of Ultimate R-O-W
|
|
|
|
|
20’
|
1 Canopy tree per
25 linear feet
|
1 palm or pine
per 30 linear feet
|
1 row of each:
Ground cover – 1
per 1 linear foot;
Small shrubs – 1
per 2 linear feet; and,
Medium and large
shrubs – 1 per 4 linear feet
|
No
|
15’
|
1 Canopy tree per
25 linear feet
|
1 palm or pine
per 30 linear feet
|
1 row of each:
Ground cover and
small shrubs – 1 per 2 linear feet; and
Large shrubs – 1
per 4 linear feet
|
No
|
10’
|
1 Canopy tree per
25 linear feet
|
-
|
1 row of each:
Small shrubs – 1
per 2 linear feet; and
Medium shrubs – 1
per 5 linear feet
|
No
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Linear feet is based on the property line where
the landscape buffer is located. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
2.
|
Width of pedestrian walkway and access points
shall be deducted from the length of the property line when calculating the
quantity of the plant materials. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
3.
|
Palms or pines may substitute a Canopy tree
pursuant to Art.
7.D.2.B.1 or Art.
7.D.2.C.1, Canopy Tree Substitute. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
4.
|
Any areas of the buffer not planted with trees
and shrubs shall be landscaped with ground treatment pursuant to Art. 7.D.7, Ground
Treatment. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord.
2018-002]
|
5.
|
Ground cover shall not be allowed to substitute
for shrubs. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
6.
|
100 percent of the buffer length shall be
composed of a continuous opaque vertical landscape screen at least two feet
in height if the R-O-W Buffer is located adjacent to parking areas of the
same lot. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord.
2018-002]
|
7.
|
If walls or fences are provided in the R-O-W
Buffer, the requirements shall be pursuant to Art. 7.D.4, Landscape Barriers.
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canopy trees, palms of same species, or pines may be clustered
in R-O-W Buffers for non-residential development; and subject to the following
standards: [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Shall comply
with or exceed the total amount of required plant material; [Ord.
2018-002]
b. For the
remainder of the required trees, palms, or pines that are not used for
clustering, they shall be spaced evenly within the R-O-W Buffer to comply with
the maximum openings, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
c. A maximum of
four openings shall be allowed based on the lot frontage: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) 300 linear feet
to 600 linear feet – two openings; [Ord. 2018-002]
2) 601 to 1,000
linear feet – three openings; [Ord. 2018-002]
3) 1,001 linear
feet and over – four openings. [Ord. 2018-002]
d. Openings shall
not be wider than 40 linear feet measuring from: the center of each cluster or
the center of the trunk of the outermost trees where the opening will be
created; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
e. The minimum
distance between two openings shall be 100 linear feet. [Ord. 2018-002]
Figure 7.C.2.A – Clustering in R-O-W Buffer
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
A Compatibility Buffer
shall consist of Canopy trees and rows of shrubs. Palms or pines may be used as
a substitute for Canopy trees. [Ord. 2018-002]
Compatibility Buffers shall be provided between all compatible
uses or where a development or a lot is adjacent to lots with a compatible FLU
designation, unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2018-002]
Compatibility Buffers shall not be required for the following: [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Single Family
residential subdivisions or pods adjacent to Single Family residential
subdivisions or pods. Cottage Home Pods adjacent to Cottage Home Pods. [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2018-018]
b. Internal
buffers within TDDs, unless specifically stated otherwise; [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Where residential
uses are not adjacent to other incompatible design elements such as roadways,
usable open space areas, or where residential setbacks are less than adjacent
residential development; [Ord. 2018-002]
d. Renewable
Energy Solar Facility, within the Rural, Exurban, and Glades Tiers greater than
250 acres in size, provided the site meets or exceeds the minimum 25-foot
setback, and is adjacent to a parcel of land with agricultural or utility uses
or a conservation FLU designation; or, [Ord.
2019-023]
e. Renewable
Energy Solar Facility, within the Rural, Exurban, and Glades Tiers greater than
250 acres in size, provided the site meets or exceeds a 50-foot setback, and is
adjacent to a parcel of land with an existing landscape buffer. [Ord. 2019-023]
The minimum width of a Compatibility Buffer is eight feet. All
Compatibility Buffers that were approved with a five-foot width shall be
considered as legal and conforming, and shall be vested if they are clearly
shown on an approved Zoning Plan or a Development Permit. [Ord. 2018-002]
Planting for a Compatibility Buffer shall be pursuant to Table 7.C.2.B,
Compatibility Buffer Landscape Requirements, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.2.B – Compatibility
Buffer Landscape Requirements (4)
|
Min. Width
|
|
|
|
8’
|
1 Canopy tree per
25 lineal feet
|
1 row of medium
shrubs at 1 per 4 lineal feet
|
No
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Linear feet is based on the property line where
the landscape buffer is located. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
2.
|
Width of pedestrian walkway and access points
shall be deducted from the length of the property line when calculating the
quantity of plant materials. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
3.
|
Palms or pines may substitute a Canopy tree
pursuant to Art.
7.D.2.B.1 or Art.
7.D.2.C.1, Canopy Tree Substitute. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
4.
|
Any areas of the buffer not planted with trees
and shrubs shall be landscaped with ground treatment pursuant to Art. 7.D.7, Ground
Treatment. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
5.
|
If walls or fences are provided in the R-O-W
Buffer, the requirements shall be pursuant to Art. 7.D.4, Landscape Barriers.
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
An Incompatibility Buffer shall consist of Canopy trees, palms
or pines, and rows of shrubs. Palms or pines may be used as a substitute for
trees. In addition, an Incompatibility Buffer shall consist of a continuous,
opaque landscape barrier. [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
Incompatibility Buffers shall be provided between all
incompatible uses or incompatible pods in a PDD. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping
An Incompatibility Buffer may not be required for Residential Pods
of a PDD; or tracts within a residential subdivision subject to a Type 1 Waiver
for Landscaping. [Ord. 2018-002]
There are three types of Incompatibility Buffers, Types 1, 2,
and 3, and shall be applied in accordance with Table 7.C.2.C,
Incompatibility Buffer Types. The type of Incompatibility Buffer required
shall be the most restrictive buffer type based on the use difference between
adjacent uses. Where required between pods in a PDD, only one Incompatibility
Buffer shall be required. [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.2.C – Incompatibility Buffer Types
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type 1
|
|
|
|
Type 2
|
|
|
|
Type 2
|
|
|
|
Type 2
|
|
|
|
Type 2
|
|
|
|
Type 3
|
|
|
|
Type 3
|
|
|
|
Type 3
|
[Ord. 2008-003] [Ord.
2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2018-018] [Ord. 2019-034] [Ord. 2021-022]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Determination of Use Classification shall be
consistent with Art. 4, Use Regulations. Where
proposed development abuts vacant parcels, Use Classification shall be based
upon future land use (FLU) designation. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
2.
|
Buffer for Minor Utilities or Electric
Distribution Substation shall be determined by the DRO. [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord.
2018-002]
|
|
3.
|
Attached
Residential classification includes Multifamily, Cottage Homes (Multiple
Units on a Single Lot), or Townhouse housing types. This shall also include
Community Residences and Recovery Communities located within attached housing
types. [Ord. 2021-022]
|
|
4.
|
Detached
Residential classification includes Cottage Home (Single Unit on a Single
Lot), Zero Lot Line, or Single Family housing types. This shall also include
Community Residences and Congregate Living Facilities located within detached
housing types. [Ord. 2021-022]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Width Reduction
The required buffer width may be reduced by 50 percent when a
lot or a development is separated from another parcel of land that has an
incompatible use or FLU designation by a canal, lake, retention, open space
area with a minimum width of 100 feet, or combination thereof, or if the same
type of buffer exists on the adjacent property, and subject to the following
requirements: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) The quantity of
required Canopy trees, palms, or pines shall not be reduced; and [Ord.
2018-002]
2) No easement
overlap in the buffer. [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Shrub Reduction
Required shrubs may be reduced by 50 percent if the reduction is
sought concurrently with the width reduction of the same buffer, and subject to
the following requirements: [Ord. 2018-002]
1) The percentage
of shrub reduction shall be in proportion to the percentage of the width
reduction of the buffer; and [Ord. 2018-002]
2) The required
six-foot-high landscape barrier shall be provided. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscaping for an Incompatibility Buffer shall be pursuant to Table 7.C.2.C,
Incompatibility Buffer Landscape Requirements, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.2.C – Incompatibility
Buffer Landscape Requirements (6)
|
Buffer Type
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type 1
Incompatibility
|
10’
|
1 Canopy tree per
20 linear feet
|
-
|
1 row of each:
Small shrubs – 1
per 2 linear feet
|
6’ high opaque
fence or hedge (7)
|
Type 2
Incompatibility
|
15’
|
1 Canopy tree per
20 linear feet
|
1 palm or pine
per 30 linear feet
|
1 row of each:
Small shrubs – 1
per 2 linear feet; and
Medium shrubs – 1
per 4 linear feet
|
6’ high fence or
hedge (7)
|
Type 3 Incompatibility
|
20’
|
1 Canopy tree per
20 linear feet
|
1 palm or pine
per 30 linear feet
|
1 row of each:
Small shrubs – 1
per 2 linear feet; and
Medium shrubs – 1
per 4 linear feet
|
6’ high opaque
wall (4)(5)
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Linear feet is based on the property line where
the landscape buffer is located. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
2.
|
Width of pedestrian walkway and access points
shall be deducted from the length of the property line when calculating the
quantity of the plant materials (trees, shrubs, and ground cover). [Ord. 2018-002]
|
3.
|
Palms or pines may substitute a Canopy tree
pursuant to Art.
7.D.2.B.1 or Art.
7.D.2.C.1, Canopy Tree Substitute. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
4.
|
Substitute of the required wall may be requested
through a Type 2 Waiver. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
5.
|
The wall requirement shall not be required for a
Type 3 Incompatibility Buffer in an AGR-PUD in accordance with Art. 7.C.2.C.4,
AGR-PUD Landscape Buffer. [Ord. 2008-003] [Ord. 2018-002]
|
6.
|
Any areas of the buffer not planted with trees
and shrubs shall be landscaped with ground treatment pursuant to Art. 7.D.7, Ground
Treatment. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
7.
|
If walls or fences are provided in a Type 1 or
Type 2 Incompatibility Buffer, the requirements shall be pursuant to Art. 7.D.4, Landscape
Barriers. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. A Type 3
Incompatibility Buffer shall be required between the Development Area and all
adjacent properties zoned AGR, AP, SA, or AR; including Preservation Areas. The
buffer shall be a minimum of 50 feet in width and a wall shall not be required.
[Ord. 2006-004] [Ord. 2008-003] [Ord.
2018-002]
1) Buffer Width
Reduction
The minimum 50-foot buffer width required along the perimeter of
an AGR-PUD Development Area may be reduced for the following: [Ord. 2013-001] [Ord. 2018-002]
a) Abutting R-O-W,
Open Space, or Another Buffer
A 50 percent reduction (minimum of 25 feet in width) shall be
permitted if: [Ord. 2013-001] [Ord.
2018-002]
(1) the buffer is
within a non-residential pod and adjacent to a R-O-W greater than 50 feet in
width; [Ord. 2018-002]
(2) the buffer is
adjacent to another platted PUD buffer a minimum of 20 feet in width; or, [Ord.
2018-002]
(3) the buffer is
adjacent to open space (e.g., lake, canal, etc.) greater than 50 feet in width.
[Ord.
2018-002]
b) Abutting a Rural
Parkway
A reduction to a minimum of 15 feet in width shall be permitted
if the buffer is abutting a Rural Parkway a minimum of 100 feet in width. [Ord.
2013-001] [Ord. 2018-002]
b. A Lot with Split Zoning of IPF
and AGR-PUD
No landscape buffer shall be required between the portion of the
lot zoned IPF and AGR-PUD Zoning Districts, provided both areas are owned by
Faith Farm Ministries or another single non-profit entity whose primary mission
is residential treatment and recovery program. [Ord. 2020-019]
Interior landscaping shall include, but not limited to:
foundation planting, landscape islands and medians, screening for loading areas,
vehicular use areas, and any pervious areas that could be utilized for
additional planting. Interior landscaping shall consist of mainly Canopy trees
and shrubs. Palms or pines and ground cover may also be utilized to enhance the
interior landscaping. If palms or pines are used in lieu of Canopy trees, they
shall be planted in accordance with Art. 7.D.2.B.1
and Art. 7.D.2.C.1,
Canopy Tree Substitute for palms and pines. [Ord. 2018-002]
Planting in the perimeter buffers shall not be counted to
satisfy the interior landscaping requirements. Interior
quantities for trees and shrubs shall be calculated based on pervious areas,
excluding preservation areas, lakes, retention areas, and perimeter landscape buffers.
[Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.3.A – Interior
Landscaping Requirements
|
|
|
|
|
Min. Tree Quantities
|
Residential Lot – SF,
Cottage Home, ZLL, TH, and MF
|
1 per 1,250 sq.
ft. (max. 15 trees) (1)(2)
|
1 per 1,000 sq.
ft. (max. 30 trees) (1)(2)
|
1 per 800 sq. ft.
(max. 30 trees) (1)(2)
|
Non-Residential
Vehicular Use Area (3)
|
1 per 2,000 sq.
ft.
|
1 per 1,500 sq.
ft.
|
1 per 1,200 sq.
ft.
|
Min. Shrub Quantities
|
Residential Lot – SF,
Cottage Home, ZLL, TH, and MF
|
3 per 1,250 sq.
ft. (max. 45 trees) (1)(2)
|
3 per 1,000 sq.
ft. (max. 90 trees) (1)(2)
|
3 per 800 sq. ft.
(max. 90 trees) (2)
|
Non-Residential
Vehicular Use Area (3)
|
3 per 2,000 sq.
ft.
|
3 per 1,500 sq.
ft.
|
3 per 1,200 sq.
ft.
|
[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2006-004] [Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2011-001] [Ord. 2014-025]
[Ord. 2014-031] [Ord. 2018-002]
[Ord. 2018-018]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Tree and shrub
planting requirement calculations for residential lots shall be based on the
pervious surface areas of the lot. For Cottage Homes that have less than
1,250 square feet of lot size, a minimum of one flowering tree or palm shall
be provided. [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2018-018]
|
2.
|
No maximum for
lots with Multifamily units. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
3.
|
Interior quantity
of trees and shrubs shall be based on ten percent of the gross paved areas of
the vehicular use area, excluding preservation, lakes, and retention areas. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
a. Foundation planting shall be provided along
façades as required by Table 7.C.3.B, Foundation Planting and Dimensional
Requirements for non-residential
structures unless specifically exempted by this Article. Planting shall also be
required at the base of freestanding ground-mounted signs. [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.3.B – Foundation Planting and Dimensional
Requirements
|
Min. Requirements
|
|
|
|
Planting Width for All Sides
|
8’
|
10’
|
12’
|
Façades to be Planted (3)
|
Front and sides
|
Front, sides, and rear
|
Front, sides, and rear
|
Length – Percentage of Façade (1)
|
40%
|
50% for front and sides
30% for rear
|
60% for front and sides
40% for rear
|
Tree, Palm, or Pine (5)
|
1
per 20 linear feet of the length of the foundation planting area
|
1
per 20 linear feet of the length of the foundation planting area
|
1
per 20 linear feet of the length of the foundation planting area
|
Shrub or Ground Cover
|
1
per 10 sq. ft. of foundation planting area
|
1
per 10 sq. ft. of foundation planting area
|
1
per 10 sq. ft. of foundation planting area
|
Freestanding ATM and Unmanned Retail
Structure
|
Min. Planting Width
|
3’
|
3’
|
3’
|
Façades to be Planted (4)
|
Non-point of service façades
|
Non-point of service façades
|
Non-point of service façades
|
Length – Percentage of Total Length of Non-Point
of Service Façades
|
70%
|
85%
|
100%
|
Small Shrub or Ground Cover
|
1 per 2 linear feet of the foundation
planting area
|
1 per 2 linear feet of the foundation
planting area
|
1 per 2 linear feet of the foundation
planting area
|
[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2006-004] [Ord.
2009-040] [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2011-001] [Ord. 2013-021]
[Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2014-031] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
The
minimum length shall be calculated by the total length of the applicable side
of the structure, excluding garage doors and loading bays. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
2.
|
U/S
Tier standards may be applied to a PUD or a TDD with a Village Center, civic
site, or suburban center, general or edge subarea. [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord.
2018-002]
|
3.
|
Foundation
planting may be relocated to any façade of the same building or structure
subject to Table 7.B.4.A, Type 1 Waivers for
Landscaping. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
4.
|
For
Freestanding ATMs or Unmanned Retail Structures, the façade where the point
of service is located shall be exempt from the foundation planting
requirement. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
5.
|
For
Large Scale Commercial Development, 50 percent of the height of the trees shall
be a minimum of two-thirds of the height of the façade of which the
foundation planting is located. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
b. The Applicant
shall identify on the Zoning Plan(s) the primary pedestrian entrance of each
building. [Ord. 2018-002]
1) For
building(s) with a single tenant and multiple entrances, the façade where the
primary pedestrian entrance is located will be considered as the front façade. [Ord.
2018-002]
2) For
a building with multiple tenants that has individual primary pedestrian
entrances that serve each tenant, the front façade will be the façades where
the primary pedestrian entrances are located. The rear façade shall be
considered that side of the building where the loading area is located. [Ord.
2018-002]
Figure 7.C.3.B – Foundation Planting
Requirements
|
|
|
[Ord.
2018-002]
|
a. Agricultural or industrial buildings that are
not visible from a public street or residential zoning district. [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Buildings which are exempt from local Building
Permits or government review pursuant to State or Federal Statutes. [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Structures within a TDD, where a
build-to-line is established along the sidewalk, except where required in TDD, LCC,
IRO, and PRA DOs are exempt from foundation planting requirements for primary
and secondary, or other similar types of building frontages, buildings along an
alleyway or access way to a parking area, or where buildings front on a plaza
or square. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2006-004] [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2017-025] [Ord. 2018-002]
d. Properties
where the required planting area would overlap a required buffer. [Ord. 2018-002]
e. Accessory
buildings and structures subject to Zoning Division approval. [Ord. 2018-002]
Location of required
foundation plantings may be modified if the planting and dimensional
requirements are met in the relocated area. [Ord. 2013-021] [Ord.
2018-002]
Figure 7.C.3.B
– Establishments with Drive-Throughs, Freestanding ATMs, and Unmanned Retail
Structure
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
a. Walk
Up
Foundation planting
areas may be relocated up to a maximum of ten feet away from the applicable
façade to accommodate pedestrian walkways, access to the ATM or Unmanned Retail
Structure, or as needed to comply with F.S. ch. 655, F.S. ch. 960, security lighting, or Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines. [Ord. 2013-21] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Drive-Through
Foundation planting
areas may be relocated within 30 feet from the original required façades of the
drive-through. [Ord.
2013-21] [Ord. 2017-007] [Ord.
2018-002]
A three-foot-wide planting area shall be required around the base of
all ground-mounted signs. One
shrub for each ten square feet of planting area shall be installed within the
planting area and maintained at a minimum height of 18 inches. Monument signs
six feet in height or less may be surrounded by ground cover on all sides
instead of shrubs. Landscaping and trees that interfere with the visibility of
signage may be relocated to the rear of the sign planting area, subject to
approval by the Zoning Division. [Ord. 2018-002]
On-site parking and
interior vehicular use areas shall be provided with landscape islands, divider
medians, or where applicable, landscape diamonds, and subject to the following
landscaping requirements. Planting within perimeter landscape buffers required
by Art. 7.C.2, Types of Landscape Buffer, shall not be used to satisfy these
requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscape islands shall
be provided along the terminal of parking spaces, interior of the parking area,
and along major internal driveways. Parking spaces shall not be terminated or
abutting a drive aisle, driveway, or loading space without a landscape island.
In addition, landscape islands shall be provided in
accordance to the maximum spacing requirements for each tier, and Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. U/S
Tier
One landscape island
per ten spaces (maximum 100 feet apart). [Ord.
2018-002]
b. AGR
and Glades Tiers
One landscape island
per eight spaces (maximum 80 feet apart). [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Rural
and Exurban Tiers
One landscape island
per six spaces (maximum 60 feet apart). [Ord.
2018-002]
The distance between
landscape islands may be increased to a maximum of 12 standard parking spaces
for the U/S Tier, ten spaces for the AGR and Glades Tiers, and eight spaces for
the Exurban and Rural Tiers. The width of abutting landscape islands, where the
increased interval occurs, shall be increased by one foot for each additional
space. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Required
Canopy Tree
The required Canopy
tree for each expanded island shall have a minimum height of 12 feet. No palm
or pine substitute for Canopy trees is allowed. [Ord. 2018-002]
Figure
7.C.4.A – Increase Intervals of Landscape Islands
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Landscape islands may
be increased in spacing to accommodate preservation of existing vegetation
subject to a Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping. [Ord. 2018-002]
Table 7.C.4.A – Landscape Island and Divider Median
Planting and
Dimensional Requirements (4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Landscape Island Min. Width (1)(3)
|
8’
|
10’
|
12’
|
Landscape Island Min. Length (3)
|
15’
|
Divider Median Min. Width (1)
|
10’
|
Landscape Diamond (Width x Length)
|
5’x 5’
|
|
Tree Planting – Landscape Island
|
1 tree per island
|
Tree Planting – Divider Median
|
1 tree per 30 linear feet
|
Landscape Diamond
|
1 palm per diamond
|
|
Ground Cover Planting – Landscape Island
(3)
|
Grass or appropriate ground cover to be
planted in island
|
Shrub Planting – Divider Median (5)
|
Medium shrubs planted at 30” on center,
and appropriate ground cover
|
Landscape Diamond
|
Appropriate ground cover or tree grate
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Minimum
width of islands shall exclude curbs, sidewalks, and utility easements. The
width must be increased by the minimum amount necessary to meet the needs of
the utility providers or to accommodate a sidewalk. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
2.
|
A minimum of 75 percent of all trees
required in the interior of vehicular use areas shall be Canopy trees. Palms
may count as one required tree, not to exceed 25 percent of the total
required trees. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
3.
|
Apply to non-residential Planned Development only –
Landscape islands facing major internal driveways shall provide a two-foot-high
continuous hedge for a minimum of 60 percent of the island length. Hedge
shall be maintained with a maximum height of 30 inches. [Ord.
2018-002]
|
4.
|
Landscape islands shall not overlap landscape buffers.
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
5.
|
Required shrubs may be relocated subject to a Type 1
Waiver for Landscaping. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
Divider medians shall
be provided in parking lots with at least two or more vehicular parking aisles in the U/S, AGR, and Glades Tiers,
or in vehicular use areas to channel traffic circulation, as follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
1. Locate between
every third aisle or sixth row of parking spaces, and between all parking and vehicular
use areas. Divider medians shall be provided in accordance to Table
7.C.4.A, Landscape Island and Divider Median – Planting and Dimensional
Requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
2. Adjacent to
driveways where external access points are located for PDDs or TDDs. [Ord.
2018-002]
Figure 7.C.4.B – Divider Medians Location
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Figure 7.C.4.B
– Divider Median Requirements
|
|
Figure
7.C.4.B – Divider Median Requirements (with Sidewalk)
|
|
Landscape diamonds may be distributed throughout the interior of
an on‑site parking area as an alternative to divider medians for lots
that are located in the WCRAO, IRO, or URAO. Landscape diamonds shall be
located only at the common intersection of four parking spaces and spaced a
maximum of four parking spaces apart. A raised curb is required around the entire landscape diamond
when wheel stops are not used. [Ord. 2018-002]
Figure
7.C.4.C – Landscape Diamond Detail
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Interior landscaping
for the vehicular use area shall be landscaped to provide adequate screening of
vehicular uses. A minimum of ten percent of the gross paved areas of the
vehicular use area shall be designated for interior landscaping. [Ord.
2018-002]
1. If the vehicular use area is adjacent to a perimeter
landscape buffer, the required plant materials may be designed as an integral
part of the buffer, provided the minimum quantity for the interior landscaping
and the perimeter buffer is not reduced. [Ord.
2018-002]
2. Interior landscaping may be in form of a
divider median and implemented pursuant to Table 7.C.3.A, Interior Landscaping
Requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Specialized
Vehicular Areas Not Open to the Public
The required interior
landscaping shall be allowed to be transferred to other interior landscaping
areas or within the landscape buffers. [Ord.
2018-002]
The landscape area
adjacent to any on-site parking space or vehicular use area shall be protected
from vehicular encroachment by the use of wheel stops or continuous concrete
curbing. [Ord. 2018-002]
All landscape areas
subject to vehicular encroachment shall be separated from vehicular use areas by
six-inch, non-mountable, FDOT Type “D” or FDOT Type “F,” concrete curbing.
Curbing shall be machine laid, formed in place, or integrally installed with
the pavement. Landscaped areas adjacent to vehicular use areas shall be
surrounded with a continuous raised curb. [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Exemptions
1) Divider medians that abut parking spaces with
wheel stops; or [Ord. 2010-022]
2) Properties located in the AGR, AP, or AR
Zoning Districts that support Bona Fide Agriculture uses. [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2018-002]
Alternative to curbing may be allowed for properties that are
located in the following zoning districts and use subject to the requirements
listed in Art.
7.C.4.E.1, Curbing: [Ord.
2018-002]
a. AGR, AGR-PUD Preservation Area, AP, and PO;
b. AR Zoning District in the AGR, Glades,
Exurban, and Rural Tiers; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Cemeteries in
all tiers. [Ord. 2018-002]
Alternative landscape protection may include, but not limited
to: bollards, fences, hedges, or planters. Details of these landscape
protection measures shall be shown on the Regulating Plan approved by the DRO. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. For properties
located in the PO Zoning District, alternative landscape protection may be
allowed when it can be demonstrated to the Zoning Director that the curbing
will interfere with the traffic circulation of the proposed use. [Ord. 2010-022] [Ord. 2018-002]
Wheel stops shall have
a minimum height of six inches above the finished grade of the parking area,
properly anchored, and continuously maintained in good condition. The space
between the wheel stop and the front end of the parking space may be paved for
anchoring and maintenance purposes. Wheel stop anchor rods shall be set through
the wheel stop and the pavement. The bottom of the wheel stop must rest fully
on the pavement to prevent rocking. Public parks in the PO Zoning District that
are exempt from curbing requirements shall also be exempt from wheel stop
requirements. [Ord. 2006-004] [Ord. 2018-002]
Perimeter planters
shall be provided along the exterior of parking structures located within 500
feet of a public R-O-W or residential zoning district. Planters shall provide a
total of one-half square foot of planting area for each linear foot of façade per parking level. Planting areas may be
arranged in linear fashion or clustered at intervals or on levels, and shall be
provided with permanent irrigation to permit watering of plant materials. The
perimeter planter requirement may be altered if in conflict with the
architectural character of the structure, subject to a Type 1 Waiver for
Landscaping. [Ord. 2018-002]
Section 5 Overlap in Landscape Buffers and On-Site
Parking Areas
Underground, above-ground, or overhead utility easements,
private utilities without an easement, and drainage areas may overlap a
landscape buffer provided the required planting has sufficient area for healthy
plant growth, and the required quantity is not reduced. For the purpose of this
Section, drainage areas may include: drainage easements, retention or detention
areas, and swales, as determined by the Land Development Division. [Ord. 2020-001]
An easement, private utilities without an easement, drainage
area, or a combination thereof may be permitted to overlap by a maximum of five
feet, provided there are no Conditions of Approval that prohibit width
reduction or easement encroachment into the landscape buffer. [Ord. 2020-001]
If a wall with a continuous footer is proposed, a minimum of ten
feet of clear planting area is required from the footer, and the buffer width
shall be increased to accommodate the wall and the required planting. The landscape
buffer may be traversed by easements or access ways as necessary to comply with
the standards of this Article, and Art. 11, Subdivision, Platting, and Required
Improvements, and other PBC Codes. Easements
shall be identified on the Zoning Plans prior to the application for Building
Permit. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2018-018] [Ord. 2020-001]
Vegetation that is
planted within or abutting any easement with overhead utilities shall comply
with the planting and maintenance requirements in FP&L’s publication “Right
Tree, Right Place,” available from the Zoning Division. The Applicant shall
take into consideration the mature height and spread of the species beneath or
adjacent to overhead utilities. For the purpose of this Section, the term “vegetation”
shall include, trees, palms, or pines. Where overhead utilities exist, trees
shall be maintained so that the mature tree canopy is a minimum of ten feet
from overhead lines. [Ord. 2019-005]
a. Planting
near Overhead Electric Utilities
The setbacks shall be measured from the centerline
of the trunk to the outer edge of the overhead utility lines. The following
minimum setbacks shall apply: [Ord. 2019-005]
1) Vegetation
that at a mature height may grow to 50 feet or greater shall be planted at
least 50 feet away from overhead electric utility lines; [Ord. 2019-005]
2) Vegetation
that at a mature height may grow to between 14 to 49 feet shall be planted at
least 30 feet away from overhead electric utility lines; [Ord. 2019-005]
3) Palms
shall be planted at least 20 feet plus the maximum palm frond length away from
overhead electric utility lines; and, [Ord. 2019-005]
4) Only vegetation
that at a mature height grow to less than 14 feet shall be permitted to be
planted underneath or adjacent to overhead electric utility lines. [Ord. 2019-005]
Figure 7.C.5.A – Overhead Utilities and
Setbacks for Trees, Palms, or Pines
|
|
[Ord.
2019-005]
|
Notes: Figure above from FP&L’s
publication “Right Tree, Right Place.” [Ord. 2019-005]
|
b. Transformer
Cabinet in the Overhead Electric Utilities Easement
Planting around transformer cabinet shall be set back
from the cabinet a minimum of eight feet on the front and three feet on the
sides and rear. [Ord. 2019-005]
Detention or retention
areas, drainage easements, and swales, may overlap required landscape buffers.
The required planting for the landscape buffer may be installed in the
detention or retention areas, swales, or drainage easements subject to the
mutual agreement and approval of the Directors of Zoning and Land Development
Divisions, and any applicable Agencies or easement holders. [Ord. 2006-004]
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
Required plants, which
are overlapped by an easement, may be planted elsewhere on the same site
subject to Art. 7.B.4, Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2018-018] [Ord.
2020-001]
Utility easements may
encroach landscape islands provided there is a sufficient area for the growth
of the required tree within the same island. The width and length of the island
may be increased by the minimum amount necessary to meet the separation requirements
of the utility providers, indicated below. [Ord. 2018-018]
a. PBC
Water Utilities Separation
A minimum of ten feet
shall be provided, by measuring from the outer edge of the pipes to the edge of
the pit where the tree is to be planted. The Department of Water Utilities
(WUD) may allow the separation distance be reduced to seven feet if tree root
barriers are installed. [Ord. 2018-018]
[Ord. 2019-005]
b. Fire
Rescue Utility Separation
A minimum of five feet
shall be provided, measuring from the outer edge of the fire hydrant to the pit
where the tree is to be planted. [Ord.
2018-018]
c. Existing
Utilities
For sites where
existing underground utilities are encroaching into landscape islands, and
there is not a sufficient area for the growth of the required tree within the
same island, the relocation of the required tree may be requested subject to a
Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping. [Ord.
2018-018]
d. Other
Utility Authorities – Root Barrier and Separation Requirement
Proposed landscaping
near non-PBC utilities shall be subject to that utility’s separation
requirements. [Ord. 2018-018]
Figure
7.C.5.B – Easements in On-Site Parking Areas
|
|
[Ord. 2018-018]
|
Figure 7.C.5.B
– Maximum Allowed Encroachment of Landscape Buffers
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
1. Planting may be
allowed in the dry detention area if approved by the Land Development Division. [Ord.
2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Planting of new trees or relocation of native, non-prohibitive,
or specimen vegetation may occur in the LME subject to the approval by the ERM
Department and Land Development Division. [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Landscaping within corner clips and safe sight distances
required by Art. 11, Subdivision, Platting, and Required
Improvements, shall
be subject to the following: [Ord. 2018-002]
A. An area of unobstructed visibility shall be maintained between 30
inches and eight feet above the crown of the adjacent roadway. [Ord.
2018-002]
B. Vegetation located adjacent to and within corner clip or safe
sight distance areas shall be trimmed so that limbs or foliage do not extend
into the required visibility area. [Ord. 2018-002]
C. All landscaping in a corner clip or safe sight distance shall be
planted and perpetually maintained by the Property Owner, except where
maintained by another entity such as a Homeowner’s Association (HOA). [Ord.
2018-002]
Figure
7.C.6.C – Corner Clip and Visibility Requirements
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
In addition to the
requirements of this Code, developments with single tenants 65,000 gross square
feet or more shall be subject to the following standards: [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord.
2018-002]
The width, berm, and
planting requirements along streets, thoroughfares, and/or other means of
vehicular access shall be upgraded as follows: [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2018-002]
a. U/S Tier
1) A minimum 25-foot-wide buffer. [Ord. 2005-002]
[Ord. 2018-002]
2) A three-foot-high berm. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Glades and Rural/Exurban Tiers
1) A minimum 50-foot-wide buffer. If a
lake/retention area is located along a R-O-W, the buffer may be split to border
the perimeter of the lake, 25 feet along the street, and 25 feet along the
interior side of the lake. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
2) Required trees, palms, and shrubs shall be
double the quantities required under Art. 7.C.2.A, R-O-W Buffer. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2018-002]
The width, berm, and
planting requirements along property lines adjacent to compatible uses shall be
upgraded as follows: [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
a. U/S Tier
1) A minimum 25-foot-wide buffer. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
2) A three-foot-high berm. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
b. Glades and Rural/Exurban Tiers
1) A minimum 50-foot-wide buffer. [Ord. 2005-002]
[Ord. 2018-002]
2) Required trees, palms, and shrubs shall be
double the quantities required under Art. 7.C.2.A, R-O-W Buffer. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2018-002]
The width, berm, and
planting requirements along property lines adjacent to residential and other
incompatible uses, and vacant properties with a residential FLU designation,
shall be upgraded as follows: [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
a. U/S Tier
1) A minimum 50-foot-wide buffer. [Ord. 2005-002]
[Ord. 2018-002]
2) A four-foot-high berm. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
3) Required trees, palms, and shrubs shall be
double the quantities required under Art. 7.C.2.A, R-O-W Buffer. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2018-002]
b. Glades and Rural/Exurban Tiers
1) A minimum 50-foot-wide buffer. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
2) Required trees, palms, and shrubs shall be
double the quantities required under Art. 7.C.2.A, R-O-W Buffer. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2018-002]
Foundation planting
shall meander along building façade, and shall not be entirely located at the
base of the building. Dimensions and planting for the required foundation
planting shall be based on the tier of which the proposed development is
located within, and subject to Table 7.C.3.B, Foundation Planting and
Dimensional Requirements. [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
No easement encroachment shall be permitted in required
perimeter buffers, except for bisecting utility easements and required safe
sight distance easements not to exceed a maximum of 50 percent of the required
buffer width. [Ord. 2005-002]
[Ord. 2018-002]
A perimeter sidewalk a minimum of five feet shall be required in
all R-O-W Buffers 50 feet in width, and shall meander through the buffer. [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
Berms shall be staggered, rolling, or offset, as indicated in Figure 7.C.7.E,
Typical Example of Staggered, Rolling, or Offset Berm. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002]
This Chapter
provides the minimum standards for plant materials, which includes trees,
palms, pines, shrubs, and ground treatment. It also addresses requirements for landscape
barriers, which consist of hedges, walls, and fences. [Ord. 2018-002]
All plants shall comply with Grades and Standards for Nursery
Plants, latest edition, prepared by the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. A minimum of 60 percent of required plant material shall be
selected from Appendix
A, PBC's Preferred Species List – Plant Materials Database, As Amended,
published by the Zoning Division, or the list of native and drought-tolerant
species in the most recent edition of the SFWMD’s “Waterwise Florida Landscapes.” A minimum of 60 percent
of required plant materials shall be native species. [Ord. 2018-002]
The size of a Canopy tree shall include the height and caliper pursuant
to the Shade Trees, Types One through Five Matrices of the Grades and Standards
for Nursery Plant. The minimum size of a Canopy tree shall be 12 feet in height
with a two and one-half-inch caliper at installation, unless stated otherwise below.
[Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
Required Canopy tree
size may be achieved by utilizing the average height calculation.
a. Average height of total quantity of trees
shall have a minimum of 12 feet. A maximum of 25 percent of the required trees
shall be at a minimum height of eight feet. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. May be exempt from Art. 7.D.2.A.1, Average Height; [Ord.
2019-005]
b. Shall be a minimum of eight feet in height at
installation and comply with Art. 7.C.5.A.2, Overhead Utilities; and, [Ord. 2019-005]
c. Shall comply with FP&L’s publication “Right
Tree, Right Place.” [Ord.
2019-005]
The size of a palm shall be measured by the height of the clear trunk or
the grey wood pursuant to Figure
7.D.2.B, Palm Measurement Standards. The minimum overall
height of a palm shall be 12 feet, and the minimum height for different species
of palms shall be in accordance with Table
7.D.2.B, Palm Height Standards.
Table 7.D.2.B – Palm Height Standards (1)
|
Min. Height
|
8’
clear trunk for Sabals and similar species
|
6’ grey
wood for Royals and similar species
|
4’ grey
wood for Phoenixes, Canary, Bismarck, and similar species
|
[Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord.
2019-005]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
May be exempt from the minimum overall height, where
there are adjacent overhead utilities with or without an easement, and shall
comply with FP&L’s publication “Right Tree, Right Place.” [Ord. 2019-005]
|
|
|
|
Palms planted in groups of three or more may be counted as one required Canopy
tree, up to a maximum of 25 percent of all trees required in each buffer,
subject to the Standards in Table
7.D.2.B, Palm Height Standards. In the case of palm species, Paurotis or
similar palm species, that characteristically grow in clumps, each clump may be
counted as one Canopy tree. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Exception
Royal, Bismarck,
Phoenix, Canary, Date, or similar palm species determined to be acceptable by
the Zoning Director may be counted as one required Canopy tree. These palms
shall be spaced a maximum of 20 feet on center, and the clear trunk or grey
wood shall be increased by 40 percent of the minimum requirements. [Ord. 2018-002]
The size of a pine shall include the height and the caliper of the pine.
The minimum size of a pine shall be 12 feet in height with a two and one-half-inch
caliper at installation. [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2016-042]
a. Three pines may substitute for one required Canopy
tree, provided the overall accumulated height of the three pines is 24 feet or
more; or [Ord. 2016-042]
b. One
pine with a minimum height of 14 feet. [Ord.
2016-042]
Pines may not be used
in excess of 25 percent of the total number of required Canopy trees. When
using pines in a perimeter buffer, refer to Art. 7.D.2.C, Pines.
[Ord. 2014-025]
When more than 15 trees are required to be planted to meet the standards
of this Article, a mix of species is required. The number of species to be
planted shall vary according to the overall number of trees that are required
to be planted pursuant to Table
7.D.2.D, Tree Species Mix. Vegetation preserved in accordance with Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and Protection, is exempt from the tree species mix
requirement.
A. Shrub Planting
Requirements
Shrubs shall be installed according to Table
7.D.3.A, Shrub Planting Requirements and the quantity of
shrubs for each type of buffer shall be established in accordance with the
following: [Ord. 2018-002]
1. Table 7.C.2.A, R-O-W Buffer Landscape
Requirements, Table 7.C.2.B, Compatibility Buffer
Landscape Requirements, and
Table 7.C.2.C, Incompatibility Buffer
Landscape Requirements for
quantity requirements; and [Ord.
2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
2. Height
and spacing requirements pursuant to Table 7.D.3.A, Shrub Planting Requirements. [Ord.
2018-002]
Table 7.D.3.A – Shrub Planting Requirements
|
Shrub Type
|
|
|
|
Ground Cover
|
6”
|
6”
|
N/A
|
Small Shrubs
|
18”
|
24”
|
36”
|
Medium Shrubs
|
24”
|
48”
|
48”
|
Large Shrubs
|
36”
|
48”
|
72”
|
[Ord. 2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Maximum
height is established to maintain the hierarchical visual effect for landscape
buffer. Height may be increased unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord.
2009-040] [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
Landscape barriers consist of hedges, walls, or fences. They
are utilized to provide continuous opaque screening, and are required for an
Incompatibility Buffer. Landscape barriers may be installed in other types of landscape
buffers; the requirement may be modified based on the site situations. [Ord.
2018-002]
Hedge shall be planted at six feet in height with a maximum
spacing of 24 inches on center at installation to achieve a continuous
screening effect. Adjustment shall be based upon the type of plants utilized,
with spacing not exceeding 36 inches on center. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2014-025] [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Single Family Residential Lot
Hedges may be planted
and maintained along or adjacent to a residential lot line, as follows: [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2015-006] [Ord. 2018-002]
1) Hedges shall
not exceed four feet in height when located within the required front setback. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2018-002]
2) Hedges shall
not exceed eight feet in height when located on or adjacent to the side, side
street, or rear property lines. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord.
2018-002]
Hedges shall not exceed 12 feet in height. Height may be increased
to a maximum of 20 feet for an industrial PDD for the purpose of screening
outdoor industrial activities. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2018-002]
Hedges may be used in place of required shrubs in Compatibility
and Incompatibility Buffers. Hedges, in combination with a berm, may be located
on top of a berm in the landscape buffer if it is installed in a manner that
provides the minimum height required for continuous solid opaque screen at time
of planting. [Ord. 2018-002]
The height shall be
measured adjacent to the hedge from the lowest grade on either side of the
hedge, unless stated otherwise below. [Ord. 2016-016]
a. Located on Berm
Height shall be
measured from the elevation of the berm pursuant to Art. 7.D.6, Berms
where the hedge is installed, unless in conflict with standards for Art. 7.D.4.A.3.b, Grade Change below. [Ord.
2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
Height may be increased
when the hedge abuts a retaining wall, subject to the following: [Ord. 2016-016]
1) Residential
The height of the hedge
located within the front, side, or rear setback of a lot supporting a Single
Family dwelling unit, may be increased when located adjacent to a lot having a
different grade when a retaining wall is installed along the property line, in
accordance with the following: [Ord.
2016-016]
a) Grade Measurement
The difference in grade
shall be determined by measuring the elevation of the retaining wall and the
elevation of the abutting lot at the property line. [Ord. 2016-016]
b) Maximum Height
Increase
The height of the hedge
may be increased by the difference in grade up to a maximum of two feet,
whichever is less, as follows: [Ord. 2016-016]
(1) Within the required front setback: Up to a
maximum of six feet. [Ord. 2016-016]
(2) Within a side or rear setback: Up to a maximum
of ten feet. [Ord. 2016-016]
(3) A guardrail shall be installed on the
retaining wall if required by the Florida Building Code, subject to the height
limitations for fences and walls. [Ord.
2016-042]
2) PDD or Non-Residential
Height may be increased
when the hedge abuts a retaining wall subject to the requirements of Art. 7.D.5, Landscape Buffers with Grade
Changes. [Ord. 2016-016]
Hedges shall be set back a minimum of two feet from the property
line to allow for maintenance, or additional landscape material if required,
unless stated otherwise herein. [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
Hedges shall comply with Art.
11.E.9.C, Minimum Safe Sight Distance and Corner Clips at Intersection. [Ord.
2015-006]
Figure
7.D.4.A – Maximum Hedge Height
|
|
[Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2015-006]
|
Walls shall be composed of, but not be limited to: concrete
panels, or concrete blocks with continuous footer. In the Exurban and Rural
Tiers, walls shall be constructed from natural stone, concrete with a stone
veneer, or embossed concrete with a natural stone or wood grain. Product
samples shall be submitted to the Zoning Division for approval prior to
submittal of the Building Permit for the wall. [Ord. 2018-002]
Both sides of a wall shall be given a finished architectural treatment
that is compatible and harmonious with adjacent developments. [Ord.
2007-013] [Ord. 2018-002]
Walls that abut Florida’s Turnpike or any public street and any
portion of an attached wall required to comply with the Noise Study, may
increase the height to be consistent with the noise analysis acceptable to the
FDOT, provided there is a Condition of Approval recommended by Land Development
and imposed by the ZC or BCC specifying the requirement for the noise
mitigation wall. [Ord. 2018-002]
Figure 7.D.4.B – Noise Mitigation Walls
|
|
[Ord. 2018-002]
|
Fence material shall include, but not be limited to: wood, vinyl
panel, or vinyl-coated chain link. In the Exurban and Rural Tiers, the Applicant
may submit a product alternative to the Zoning Division for approval prior to
the issuance of the Building Permit for the fence. [Ord. 2018-002]
Chain link fences are prohibited in Incompatibility or R-O-W Buffers
unless they are vinyl coated. Vinyl-coated chain link fences are only permitted
in a R-O-W or Incompatibility Buffer, and when installed behind an opaque
six-foot-high hedge. [Ord. 2007-001] [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
An electrified fence in accordance with Art.
5.B.1.A.2.e.2), Electrified Fences – Exceptions and Regulations, shall not
be required to be vinyl coated. [Ord.
2013-018] [Ord. 2018-002]
Walls or fences that are utilized in a landscape buffer should
have sufficient area with minimum easement encumbrances for planting on both
sides of the wall or fence. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
Electrified fencing in
accordance with Art. 5.B.1.A.2.e.2), Electrified Fences –
Exceptions and Regulations,
shall not be required to provide shrubs or hedges on the inside of the
electrified fencing or on the inside of the non-electrified fencing or wall
which the electrified fencing is adjacent to. [Ord. 2013-018] [Ord.
2018-002]
Table 7.D.4.D – Requirements for
a Wall or Fence in a Landscape Buffer
|
Min. Requirements
|
|
|
|
Setback for the
Wall or Fence
|
10’ from the edge
of the ultimate R-O-W or base building line, whichever is applicable (1)
|
10’ from the edge
of the property line
|
No setback
required
Allowed to be
located along the property line or inner edge of the buffer
|
Planting Width
|
7.5’ on both
sides of the wall or fence, or 10’ if a wall with continuous footer is used
(2)(3)
|
7.5’ on both
sides of the wall or fence, or 10’ if a wall with continuous footer is used
(2)(3)
|
7.5’ on one side
of the fence
If a wall is
installed, 10’ on one side of the wall (2)(3)
|
Berm
|
If a continuous
berm is proposed, the wall may be located on top of the berm
|
If a continuous
berm is proposed, the wall may be located on top of the berm
|
No requirement
|
Canopy Tree
Planting
|
75% of required
trees shall be located along the exterior side of the wall or fence (4)
|
75% of required
trees shall be located along the exterior side of the wall or fence (4)
|
No percentage
requirement
|
Shrub Planting
|
Shrubs shall be
planted on both sides of the wall or fence
|
Shrubs shall be
planted on both sides of the wall or fence
|
No percentage
requirement
|
[Ord. 2018-002] [Ord.
2019-005]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Unless waived or reduced by the County Engineer,
provided there remains a minimum of seven and one-half feet clear for
planting. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
2.
|
No easement encumbrances. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
3.
|
If a wall is installed, the minimum width of the
landscape buffer shall be increased to have sufficient area for the required
planting. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
4.
|
Percentage of required trees to be located on
the exterior side of the wall or fence may be reduced subject to a Type 1
Waiver for Landscaping. [Ord. 2018-002]
|
|
|
|
|
|
If the placement of the
wall or fence conflicts with an easement, the wall or fence shall not encroach
upon the easement unless consistent with Art. 5.F.2.A, Easement Encroachment. [Ord. 2007-013] [Ord. 2018-002]
The
height of a hedge, wall, or fence may be increased when located on a lot
abutting a property with grade difference or in a landscape buffer where a
retaining wall is used, subject to the following: [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
The difference in grade shall be determined by measuring the
elevation of the retaining wall and the elevation of the abutting lot at the
property line. [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord.
2018-002]
The height of a fence
located on a retaining wall in a Compatibility Buffer may be increased by the
difference in grade up to a maximum of four feet, whichever is less, as
illustrated in Figure 7.D.5.B, Height Requirements for Compatibility
Buffers with Grade Changes Using Retaining Walls. The fence shall be of the minimum height
necessary to comply with Florida Building Code requirements for guardrails. [Ord.
2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
Maximum permitted hedge
height abutting a retaining wall may only be increased subject to the
requirements of Art. 7.D.4.A.3, Height Measurement. A guardrail shall be installed on the
retaining wall if required by the Florida Building Code, subject to the height
limitations for fences and walls. [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
The height of a fence,
wall, or hedge located in an Incompatibility or R-O-W Buffer with a retaining
wall may be increased by the difference in grade in accordance with Figure 7.D.5.C Height Requirements for
Incompatibility or R-O-W Buffers with Grade Changes Using Retaining Walls, and the following: [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord.
2018-002]
The height of a fence
or wall located on a retaining wall setback a minimum of ten feet from the outer
edge of the perimeter buffer may be increased by the difference in grade, up to
a maximum overall height of 14 feet, whichever is less. The fence or wall shall
be of the minimum height necessary to comply with Florida Building Code
requirements for guardrails, or minimum required landscape barrier height. [Ord.
2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
The height of a hedge
abutting a retaining wall set back a minimum of ten feet from the outer edge of
the perimeter buffer may be increased by the difference in grade, up to a
maximum height of 16 feet, whichever is less. A guardrail shall be installed on
the retaining wall if required by the Florida Building Code, subject to the
height limitations for fences and walls. [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord. 2018-002]
Berms may be used as non-living landscape barriers
only when used in conjunction with plant materials and where existing natural
vegetation is not disturbed. Berms may be used in conjunction with fences,
walls, or hedges to meet the total height requirements.
Landscape berms are not allowed within the Exurban, Rural, Agricultural Reserve,
or Glades Tiers, unless approved through a Type 1 Waiver for Landscaping or
located along a Rural Parkway. [Ord. 2016-042]
The slope of a berm shall not exceed three to one. Runoff from berms shall be contained within
the property, as illustrated in Figure 7.D.6, Berm Elevation and Drainage
Requirements, or in a
manner approved by the County Engineer. [Ord. 2018-002]
Berm height shall be
measured from the nearest adjacent top of the curb (parking lot) or the nearest
adjacent crown of the road or the nearest adjacent finished floor elevation,
whichever is higher. [Ord. 2005-002]
Incompatibility Buffers,
as illustrated in Figure 7.D.6, Berm Elevation and Drainage
Requirements, provided that
hedges and shrubs are installed at the height necessary to provide the total
six-foot screen at the time of planting. [Ord. 2018-002]
Berms may be installed in preservation areas only where they
will not affect the viability of preserved trees and vegetation. [Ord. 2018-002]
The ground within
required landscaped areas shall receive appropriate ground treatment at
installation. Ground treatment shall not be required in preservation areas.
Mulch that originated from a plant species that will create an environmental
impact shall be discouraged for application. Sand, gravel, shell rock, or
pavement is not considered appropriate ground treatment. The following
standards shall apply to the installation of ground treatment: [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Containerized ground
cover shall provide a minimum of 50 percent coverage immediately upon planting
and 100 percent coverage within six months. Seeded ground cover such as native
wildflowers, shall provide a minimum of 50 percent coverage after six months of
planting and 50 percent coverage within one year. 100 percent coverage shall be
achieved at the second year of planting. [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Mulch shall be
installed and maintained at all times in all planted areas not containing
ground cover. All mulch material shall be free of seeds and weeds to prevent
tree sprouting and regrowth. The application of cypress mulch shall be
discouraged. [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Alternative materials
such as pebbles, egg rocks, or decorative sand may be used up to a maximum of
ten percent of ground coverage and only in areas needed to accommodate limited
roof water runoff. [Ord. 2018-002]
Grassed areas shall be
planted with species suitable as permanent lawns and shall reach 100 percent
coverage within six months of planting. Grassed areas may be sodded, plugged,
sprigged, or seeded. However, grass shall be required between landscape buffers
and swales and in other areas subject to erosion. In areas where grass seed is
used, millet or rye shall also be sown. These areas shall be properly
maintained to ensure complete coverage. Because of their drought-resistant
characteristics, it is recommended that Bahia grass species be used. Use of
drought-tolerant ground cover instead of lawn and turf grass is encouraged.
Undeveloped parcels shall be planted as required in Art. 7.F.3.C, Maintenance of Vacant Lots. [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
Artificial turf may be
installed in the interior, terminal, or divider medians of a bull pen vehicle
storage area. The Applicant shall receive product approval from the Zoning
Director, prior to indicating it on the Landscape Plan or installation. [Ord.
2016-042] [Ord. 2018-002]
To establish
standards and requirements for the preservation of existing native vegetation,
removal of prohibited species, and reduction of controlled species. For the purpose
of this Article, existing native vegetation includes native trees, palms, and
pines and shall be incorporated with the vegetation required pursuant to this
Article for any application that is subject to a DO. Existing native vegetation
may satisfy the landscape requirements in this Article, in total or in part. In
determining whether native vegetation satisfies the requirements of this
Article and the goals of Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and Protection, either one or both of the following shall
be considered: [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord.
2021-023]
A. The effectiveness of utilizing
the existing vegetation as visual screening and reestablish a natural habitat
for the existing vegetation; or [Ord.
2018-002]
B. The quality and species of the
vegetation being preserved. [Ord.
2018-002]
Section 2 Authority
and Review Procedures
The Zoning Director
shall have the authority to require the preservation of vegetation on site that
is not covered under Art. 14.C, Vegetation
Preservation and Protection,
subject to the following: [Ord.
2016-016] [Ord.
2018-002]
The Applicant shall
meet with the Zoning Division and the Department of Environmental Resources
Management (ERM) prior to the submittal of the application. Staff shall
coordinate with the Applicant and ERM to address the preservation of native
vegetation and to resolve design issues to the greatest extent, without
impacting the timeline for certification or approval of the application. Staff shall
conduct a site visit with the Applicant to determine whether the existing
vegetation is worthy of preservation, whether the vegetation falls under Zoning
or ERM authority, and inform the Applicant of the necessary application
requirements, including a Vegetation Survey to be submitted as part of the
Zoning application. Vegetation that has been determined to be under the
authority of ERM, shall be subject to the requirements of Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and Protection. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2021-023]
The Zoning Division
shall review all applications that require preservation of existing vegetation
through: PAA, site visits, site design to maximize preservation, and when
appropriate, Conditions of Approval shall be imposed to ensure the requirements
are being monitored at Land Development review and Building Permit stages. [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2021-023]
a. In addition to all the required forms and
related documents pursuant to Art. 2, Application Processes and Procedures, the Applicant shall include a description
of the proposed site development, and indicate any proposal for
preservation of existing native vegetation in the Justification Statement; [Ord. 2018-002]
b. The Applicant shall submit a Vegetation
Survey with estimated preliminary finished grade of the areas where the
proposed preservation of vegetation is located; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
c. Any preservation or relocation of vegetation
shall be shown on the applicable Zoning Plan(s) with a Vegetation Disposition Chart
pursuant to Title 3, Landscaping, Chapter C, Existing
Native Vegetation – Preservation of the Zoning Technical Manual for the template and notes. [Ord. 2018-002]
If a PAA is not
requested by the Applicant prior to the submittal of the Zoning application,
Staff shall conduct a site visit to determine if a Vegetation Survey and a
Vegetation Disposition Chart are required. If necessary, the requirement shall
be listed as a certification issue at the issuance of the first set of DRO
comments. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Staff shall set up an appointment with the
Applicant to discuss the recommendations related to the site design and
preservation. If the recommendations require a redesign of the site layout, the
Applicant shall address issues related to the preservation and relocation of
vegetation before certification of the application for public hearings or Final
Approval by the DRO. [Ord.
2018-002]
b. Prior to the certification or approval of an
application, the Applicant shall agree to the specific requirements which
includes, preservation, relocation, mitigation, replacement of the existing
native vegetation, and shall be shown on the plan(s) and Vegetation Disposition
Chart. [Ord. 2018-002]
c. The Zoning Director shall have the authority
to impose Conditions of Approval on the Development Order to require the
incorporation of existing vegetation into the site design. [Ord. 2016-016] [Ord.
2018-002]
For applications that
are approved by the ZC or BCC, the Applicant shall submit a Protection of
Native Vegetation application to ERM prior to Final Approval by the DRO. For
applications that are approved by the DRO, the Applicant shall submit the
Protection of Native Vegetation approval application concurrent with the
Vegetation Barricade Permit. A Vegetation Permit shall be issued by ERM if the
requirements are consistent with the approved Zoning Plans, Conditions of Approval,
or in compliance with Code. [Ord. 2018-002]
a. Prior to any land clearing activity, removal
of vegetation, or issuance of any other Building Permits for the site, the
Applicant shall: [Ord.
2018-002]
1) Submit a Vegetation Barricade Permit
application to the Building Division; [Ord.
2018-002]
2) Tag all existing vegetation as identified on
the approved plans and Vegetation Disposition Chart to ensure there are no
discrepancies between the approved documents and the site situations; and, [Ord. 2018-002]
3) Install all barricades around tagged vegetation
that is to be preserved or relocated on the site. [Ord. 2018-002]
b. The Vegetation Barricade Permit application
shall be reviewed by the Zoning Division and ERM. Staff shall schedule
inspections for the installation of the tags and barricades prior to the
approval of the permit. [Ord.
2018-002]
c. PZB shall inspect the site for compliance
with the Vegetation Barricade Permit to ensure all barricades are properly
installed around the vegetation to be preserved or relocated. Once the final
inspection for the Vegetation Barricade Permit is signed off by the Zoning
Division, other permits for the property may be issued. [Ord. 2018-002]
This Section
clarifies when existing vegetation can be utilized to satisfy Art. 7.C, Landscape Buffer and Interior
Landscaping Requirements
and Art. 7.D, Landscape Standards. In addition, this Section also establishes
requirements for quantity and size for replacement. Replacement of vegetation
may be required due to injury, damage, or removal, which includes: improper
pruning, hatracking, or other actions that render existing vegetation unable to
achieve its natural and intended form. The quantity and the size of the
replaced vegetation is based on the size of the individual vegetation at the
time when the vegetation was injured, damaged, or removed.
For the purpose of this Section, the term “vegetation” shall include trees,
palms, or pines. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
Credit to satisfy Art. 7.C, Landscape Buffer and Interior
Landscaping Requirements,
and Art. 7.D, Landscape Standards shall be granted for on-site preservation
of existing vegetation when accompanied by an approved Vegetation Survey with a
Vegetation Disposition Chart, and indicated on the Final Landscape Plan or
Final ALP. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord.
2020-001]
The credited vegetation shall be approved by both the Department
of ERM and the Zoning Division. The Vegetation Survey, Vegetation Disposition
Chart, and Final Landscape or Final ALP shall clearly identify which vegetation
is being preserved to satisfy the requirements of this Article. [Ord.
2020-001]
Credits shall not be
permitted for vegetation: [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005]
a. Required for preservation
by Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and
Protection (i.e., located
in required preservation areas, heritage, or champion trees);
b. Irreparably damaged during the construction
process; [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord.
2019-005]
c. Classified as prohibited or invasive
non-native species as defined in Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and Protection; [Ord.
2018-002]
d. Dead, dying, diseased, or infested with
harmful insects; or, [Ord.
2018-002]
e. Located in a sub-area of a planned
development that is not intended to be developed for residential, commercial,
or industrial use, such as a golf course on an adjacent open space parcel. [Ord. 2018-002]
Required vegetation, landscape
barriers, or ground treatment that become damaged, diseased, removed, or are
dead shall be immediately replaced, and where specified, are subject to the
Vegetation Removal and Replacement Permit process. Replacement shall comply
with the following: [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord.
2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
1. Trees shall be in accordance with Table 7.E.3.C, Vegetation Credit and
Replacement, and subject to
the Tree Removal and Replacement Permit pursuant to Art. 7.B.5, Tree Removal and Replacement. [Ord.
2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
2. Shrubs shall be in accordance with the
original size as required under each type of buffer consistent with this
Article or Conditions of Approval. [Ord.
2019-005]
3. A wall or fence shall be in accordance with
the original height, and the same construction material as required under each
type of buffer consistent with this Article or Conditions of Approval, and
subject to a permit approval process. [Ord.
2019-005]
4. A hedge shall be in accordance with the
original height as required under each type of buffer consistent with this
Article or Conditions of Approval, where applicable. [Ord. 2019-005]
5. Ground treatment shall be in accordance with Art. 7.D.7, Ground
Treatment or
Conditions of Approval, where applicable. [Ord.
2019-005]
C. Vegetation
Credit and Replacement Formula
Existing vegetation
that is given credit towards required vegetation, or for the purpose of a
replacement shall be subject to the following Table. In addition, the size of
the credited or replaced vegetation shall be in compliance with the size
requirements pursuant to Art. 7.D.2, Trees, Palms, and Pines. [Ord. 2019-005]
Table 7.E.3.C – Vegetation Credit and Replacement
|
Tree or Pine Diameter at 4.5’ Above Grade
(1)(2)(3)
|
|
|
< 2”
|
=
|
0
|
2-6”
|
=
|
1
|
7-11”
|
=
|
2
|
12-16”
|
=
|
3
|
17-21”
|
=
|
4
|
22-26”
|
=
|
5
|
27-31”
|
=
|
6
|
32-36”
|
=
|
7
|
≥ 37”
|
=
|
8
|
[Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2016-042] [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Fractional
measurements shall be rounded in accordance with Art. 1.C.1.A.2, Interpretation and
Application. [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
|
2.
|
Pines with a diameter of six inches or more,
measured at a height of four and one-half feet above grade shall be subject
to preservation, mitigation, or replacement. [Ord. 2019-005]
|
3.
|
Quantity: replacement of palms shall be one for one.
[Ord. 2019-005]
|
4.
|
Replacement of vegetation for sites found in
violation with irreparable or irreversible harm shall be pursuant to Art. 7.G.3.C, Corrective Actions. [Ord.
2020-001]
|
|
|
|
|
The replacement
standards of vegetation damaged by natural disaster, as determined by the
Executive Director of PZB, pursuant to Art. 7.G.2, Temporary Suspension of Landscape
Standards, shall be subject
to the following, unless exempt by F.S. § 163.045. [Ord. 2020-001]
a. Each tree, palm, or pine that has been
damaged by a natural disaster, and impacts the life of the vegetation, shall be
replaced by a similar tree, palm, or pine, and subject to the following: [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
1) Quantity – one for one; [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
2) Size – pursuant to Art. 7.D.2, Trees, Palms, and Pines, or a size specified pursuant to DO
Conditions of Approval; [Ord. 2019-005]
[Ord. 2020-001]
3) Timing – replacement shall be completed in
accordance with the dates established by the Executive Director of PZB,
pursuant to Art. 7.G.2, Temporary Suspension of
Landscape Standards; and, [Ord. 2020-001]
4) Documentation shall be provided by an
Applicant when utilizing these reduced standards, or if there are any modifications
from the previously approved Final Landscape Plan or Final ALP, and shall be
indicated on a revised Planting or Landscape Plan, whichever is applicable. [Ord. 2020-001]
The planting or
installation of the following plant species is prohibited. Each Planting Plan,
Landscape Plan, or ALP shall include a program to eradicate and prevent the
reestablishment of these species. [Ord.
2018-002]
A. Prohibited plant species
listed in Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and
Protection. [Ord. 2018-002]
B. Any plant species classified
in Art. 14.C, Vegetation Preservation and
Protection, as an “invasive
non-native species.” [Ord. 2018-002]
The following
species may be planted or maintained under controlled conditions: [Ord. 2018-002]
Black olives and mahogany
shall not be installed within 15 feet of any vehicular use area, sidewalk,
paved pathway, or bike lane. [Ord. 2018-002]
Ficus species may be
planted under the following conditions but shall not exceed a maximum of ten percent
of the total number of required trees. [Ord. 2018-002]
1. Planted as individual trees provided they are
no closer than 30 feet from any structure or utility; [Ord. 2018-002]
2. Contained in a planter or root barrier; or, [Ord. 2018-002]
3. Maintained in accordance with the
restrictions for hedges pursuant to Art. 7.D.4.A, Hedges.
Ficus hedges in interior landscape areas shall not exceed a maximum of 12 feet
in height, measured from the lowest grade adjacent to the hedge. [Ord. 2005-002]
[Ord. 2018-002]
Silk oak and rosewood
trees shall not be planted within 500 feet of a preserve area. [Ord.
2018-002]
Citrus trees shall not
qualify as a required tree, except for Single Family lots. [Ord. 2018-002]
No artificial
plants or vegetation shall be used to meet any standard of this Article. [Ord. 2018-002]
This Chapter establishes standards for the installation and
maintenance of plant material. [Ord.
2009-040]
Plants installed
pursuant to this Article shall conform to or exceed the minimum standards for
Florida Number 1, as provided in the most current edition of Florida Grades and
Standards for Nursery Plants, as amended, prepared by the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. All plants shall be clean and free of
noxious pests and/or diseases. [Ord. 2018-002]
All landscaping
shall be installed according to acceptable nursery practices in a manner
designed to encourage vigorous growth. Soil improvement measures may be
required to ensure healthy plant growth. Before planting, a plant or tree's
growth characteristics shall be considered to prevent conflicts with views,
lighting, infrastructure, utilities, or signage. Proposed infrastructure,
lighting, and signage plans shall be submitted concurrent with Landscape Plans
prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
Required trees and
palms may be securely guyed, braced, and/or staked at the time of planting
until establishment. All plants shall be installed so that the top of the root
ball remains even with the soil grade. The top one-third of burlap shall be
removed from the root ball at planting. If used, nylon strapping and wire cages
shall be completely removed at installation. All guys and staking material
should be removed when the tree is stable and established but in no case more
than one year after initial planting of tree. Construction debris shall be kept
clear from the planting area. [Ord. 2018-002]
Required landscaping
may be installed in phases, and if designated on the approved Zoning Plan, as
follows: [Ord. 2018-002]
The required plant
materials shall be installed in accordance with the approved phasing of a planned
development. The quantity of the required plant materials for each development
phase shall be a proportion of the total number of plant materials required to
be planted in the overall planned development. This proportion shall be
determined by comparing the area of the plan to the area of the entire planned
development as shown on the approved plan. Areas of vegetation required to be
preserved shall be excluded from this calculation. R-O-W Buffers along the
development frontage shall be installed under phase one. [Ord. 2018-002]
The perimeter
landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of the first CO.
a. Developments with Multiple
Buildings
R-O-W Buffers along the development frontage shall be installed
prior to the issuance of the first CO for the first building. [Ord.
2018-002]
b. PO Zoning District and Public
Civic Pods of a PUD
Installation of a
proportion of the required plant materials shall be permitted subject to the
approval of a Phasing Plan by the DRO. The Phasing Plan shall indicate the
affected area of each Building Permit application and general location of plant
material that will be installed. [Ord.
2007-013]
Required installation
may be phased into a project for up to one year from the initial occupancy,
subject to the approval of an installation schedule by the DRO. [Ord.
2018-002]
PBC is responsible for the care and maintenance of the trees and
vegetation on PBC-owned property, unless provided for otherwise by DO Condition
of Approval. For all other properties, which includes vegetation required to be
installed under a DO, or existing preserved vegetation, the Property Owner or
successors in interest, contractor, or agent, if any, shall be jointly and
severally responsible for the requirements of this Section. Maintenance of the premises
shall also be subject to the Palm
Beach County Property Maintenance Code, Chapter 14, Article I of the PBC Code.
[Ord. 2018-002]
1. Regular maintenance of all landscaping is
required. All landscaping shall be free from disease, pests, weeds, and litter.
Maintenance shall include weeding, watering, fertilizing, pruning, mowing,
edging, mulching, or any other actions needed, consistent with acceptable
horticultural practices.
2. Regular maintenance, repair, or replacement of
landscape barriers and focal points, including landscape structures (e.g.,
walls, fences, fountains, and benches) in order to keep them in a structurally
sound condition.
3. Perpetual maintenance to prohibit the
reestablishment of prohibited and non-native invasive species within landscape
and preservation areas.
4. Periodic maintenance to remove diseased or
damaged limbs, or remove limbs or foliage that present a hazard. All trees and
palms shall be allowed to grow to their natural mature height and to full
canopy. [Ord. 2018-002]
5. Landscape areas, which are required to be
created or preserved by this Article, shall not be used for temporary parking
or the storage/display of materials or sale of products or services.
Vacant lots and vacant residential parcels
shall be maintained by the Property Owner, and shall be subject to the
requirements as listed below. [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
a. Demolition Permits
Demolition permits for vacant lots or parcels shall be subject
to the review and sign-off by the Zoning Division. The Building Division shall
not issue the demolition permit until a Planting Plan is approved by the Zoning
Division unless the Property Owner signs an affidavit in accordance with the
requirements below. [Ord. 2005-002]
[Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2018-002]
1) Planting
Plan
The Property Owner shall submit a Planting Plan indicating the
proposed method of ground treatment, preservation of existing native trees, and
if applicable, replacement of trees; and irrigation simultaneously with the
application for a demolition permit. [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2018-002]
a) Review
of Planting Plan
The DRO shall determine if the Planting Plan is sufficient and
includes the information necessary to evaluate the plan within five days of
receipt. The DRO shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the plan
within ten days of the determination of sufficiency. If necessary, the DRO or
Environmental Resources Management Department shall conduct a site visit as
part of the plan review. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2018-002]
b) Standards
The DRO shall consider the following criteria in reviewing the
Planting Plan: whether or not the ground treatment and other landscape
materials are consistent with the established character of the neighborhood; and
whether or not alternative or temporary irrigation methods such as
hand-watering are acceptable. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2018-002]
c) Plant
Installation, Maintenance, Pruning, and Irrigation
The vacant lot shall be subject to the requirements or
Conditions of Approval as indicated in the Planting Plan related to
installation and maintenance. Native vegetation, or ground treatment shall be
installed, maintained, pruned, and irrigated in accordance with the
requirements of this Section. Temporary irrigation methods may be approved for native
vegetation only, subject to a maintenance/replacement agreement. [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord.
2018-002]
2) Vacant
Lot Maintenance and Planting Requirements
Native vegetation shall be preserved if required by ERM and
ground treatment shall be installed and maintained, in accordance with the
requirements of this Section. [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2018-002]
a) Ground
Treatment
Vacant lots or parcels shall be cleared of construction
materials and debris, and must be planted with sufficient ground treatment to
cover the entire lot or parcel in accordance with one of the choices pursuant to Art. 7.D.7, Ground
Treatment. Existing ground treatment may be used to
meet the requirements of this Section. The clearing and installation of ground treatment must
be completed within 120 days of the completion of demolition, within 120 days
of the effective date of this Section, or within 30 days of approval of a
Planting Plan, whichever is later. Slab foundations or other structural
features remaining from demolished houses, or from other demolished structures,
must also be removed from vacant lots and parcels. [Ord. 2005-002] [Ord.
2008-037] [Ord.
2018-002]
b) Existing
Vegetation
All existing native vegetation shall be preserved, and prohibited
and controlled species shall be eliminated pursuant to Art.
7.E, Existing Native Vegetation, Prohibited, and Controlled Plant Species. [Ord. 2018-002]
c) Irrigation
Temporary irrigation methods may be approved for native
vegetation only, subject to a maintenance or replacement agreement. [Ord. 2018-002]
A Property Owner shall initiate redevelopment of a vacant lot or
parcel within 120 days of demolition, or shall actively proceed in good faith
to redevelop based on submittal of a Building Permit application or other
applicable Development Permit application. The Applicant shall submit evidence
demonstrating good faith efforts to redevelop within 120 days of completion of
the demolition, or shall submit a Planting Plan within 30 days of the
expiration of the 120-day period. The Property Owner shall execute an affidavit
in conjunction with the demolition permit on a form established by the Zoning
Division. [Ord.
2005-002] [Ord. 2008-037] [Ord. 2018-002]
Pruning is
permitted after installation to allow for healthy growth, to promote safety
considerations, and enhance the aesthetic value of plant material. Trees that
conflict with views, signage, or lighting shall not be pruned more than the
maximum allowed. Trees shall not be pruned in a manner that reduces the canopy
spread to less than 20 feet. Pruning practices shall comply with the guidelines
in American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300, and the provisions of
this Chapter. The Zoning Director may suspend the provisions of this Chapter
upon recommendation from County Landscape Staff additional pruning is necessary
for plant growth, safety, or aesthetics. [Ord.
2018-002] [Ord. 2020-001]
1. A maximum of one-fourth of the tree canopy
may be removed from a tree within a one-year period, provided that the removal
conforms to the standards of crown reduction, crown cleaning, crown thinning,
crown raising, vista pruning, and crown restoration pruning techniques. All
pruning shall comply with the most recent published version of the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 provisions related to tree, shrub, and other
woody plant maintenance, as amended. The crown of a tree required by this Code
or Condition of Approval shall not be reduced below the minimum spread or
height requirements of Art. 7.D.2.A, Trees,
or specific Conditions of Approval. A tree which is pruned in excess of these
requirements shall be replaced with a tree that meets the minimum requirements
of Art. 7.D.2.A, Trees, and Table 7.E.3.C, Vegetation Credit and
Replacement. [Ord. 2014-025] [Ord. 2020-001]
2. If other than the mature height and spread is
desired for any required tree, the size and shape shall be indicated on an approved
Site Plan, Planting Plan, or Landscape Plan. Shaping of a tree shall be
permitted if the tree is to be used as an accent, focal point, or as part of an
overall landscape design. A maintenance program shall be clearly outlined on
the approved Landscape Plan to explain the care and upkeep of a shaped tree.
3. When cutting back trees, care shall be taken
to promote the shape and form typical of the tree’s species in similar settings
in PBC.
4. Tree topping (hatracking) is prohibited.
5. No large or medium Canopy tree shall be
pruned before it has reached a minimum 20-foot canopy height and spread.
1. No more than one-third of fronds shall be
removed.
2. No pruning above the horizon line, except for
dead or diseased fronds.
The following are
exempt from these pruning standards: [Ord. 2020-001]
1. Vegetation affected by FAA and airport safety
regulations, to the extent required to comply with these regulations. [Ord. 2020-001]
2. Vegetation that interfere with corner clips,
utility lines, or utility structures, to the extent required to comply with
regulations for these areas or structures. [Ord.
2020-001]
3. Vegetation that have insect or disease
damage, crown dieback, or decay greater than one-third of the tree canopy. [Ord. 2020-001]
4. Vegetation that have suffered damage due to
natural or accidental causes. [Ord.
2020-001]
5. Vegetation on Single Family lots unless
pruned by a commercial tree service business, landscape company, lawn service
business, or other related businesses. [Ord.
2020-001]
6. Vegetation in botanical gardens or botanical
research centers. [Ord. 2020-001]
7. Vegetation under DOT, DEPW, and FP&L
management. [Ord. 2020-001]
8. Vegetation
pruned in accordance with F.S.
§ 163.045. [Ord. 2020-001]
The licensed professional or irrigation contractor
responsible for the installation of irrigation shall demonstrate compliance
with the irrigation standards. Landscaped areas shall be irrigated to maintain
required plant materials in good and healthy condition. Irrigation systems
shall comply with the following standards:
A. All landscaped areas requiring
irrigation shall be provided with an automated irrigation system that provides
100 percent coverage. Areas requiring minimal irrigation to establish plants
shall use drip irrigation.
B. Irrigation systems shall be
designed to apply water to shrub and tree areas on a less frequent schedule
than lawn areas. A rain sensor switch shall be installed on systems with
automatic controllers.
C. Irrigation systems shall be
designed as not to overspray water-impervious areas. All irrigation systems
shall be continuously maintained in working order.
D. Where feasible, irrigation
systems shall not be installed or maintained on areas adjacent to a public
street which causes water from the system to spray onto the roadway or strike
passing pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
E. The use of irrigation quality
or reused water is encouraged for parks and recreation facilities:
1. Within the Irrigation Quality (IQ) effluent
water service area of the PBCWUD; or
2. Where irrigation quality or reused water is
available and where such reuse is approved by the regulatory agencies.
F. Permanent irrigation systems
are not required for areas set aside on approved site development plans for
preservation of existing native vegetation.
G. Temporary irrigation systems installed pursuant to acceptable
xeriscape practices may be used to meet the standards of this Section, upon approval of the Zoning Division.
This Chapter
establishes enforcement procedures to ensure compliance with the ULDC and
applicable DOs. [Ord. 2019-005]
The Executive
Director of PZB may temporarily suspend the standards of this Article and
establish timeframes and guidelines to replace destroyed or damaged landscape
material through a Departmental PPM in the following situations: a hurricane; a
freeze resulting in unavailability of landscape materials; a period of drought
resulting in restrictions on water usage imposed by a governmental authority;
or, a similar event. [Ord. 2005-041]
If the landscape standards of this Article are suspended
pursuant to this Article, the Property Owner may enter into an agreement with
PBC to allow issuance of the permit or CO or Certificate of Completion provided
the Property Owner includes as part of this agreement adequate guarantee or
surety that the terms of this Article will be met after the suspension period
has been lifted. The guarantee shall consist of a performance bond or other
surety agreement approved by the County Attorney in an amount equal to 110
percent of the direct costs of materials and labor and other costs incidental
to the installation of the required landscaping completion agreement.
Performance bonds or other guarantees required pursuant to this Subsection
shall name PBC as a beneficiary and specify the timeframe for the completion of
the landscape standards of this Article. [Ord. 2005-041]
An application for a
temporary suspension of landscape standards shall be accompanied by a Landscape
Plan identifying the plantings that have been postponed, the proposed planting
schedule, and the costs of the suspended planting. Planting cost estimates may
be independently verified by PBC.
Failure to install or maintain landscape requirements, or when
vegetation has irreparable or irreversible harm, shall constitute a violation of the Code or
a DO. PZB may issue a cease and desist order or withhold a CO or
Certificate of Completion until the provisions of this Article have been met.
In the alternative, PZB may refer any violation of this Article to Code
Enforcement for corrective action or penalties set forth in Art. 10, Enforcement. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
The following deficiencies shall be considered a separate and
continuing violation of this Article or a DO: [Ord. 2019-005]
1. Each required
tree, palm, pine, or other vegetation not properly installed or maintained
shall be considered a separate and continuing violation of the ULDC or
applicable DO. Each row of shrubs and ground treatment shall be considered as a
separate and continuing violation. Each wall or fence not properly installed or
maintained shall be considered a separate and continuing violation. [Ord. 2019-005]
2. Each required
tree, palm, pine, or other vegetation that has irreparable or irreversible
harm. [Ord. 2020-001]
3. Each day in
which required vegetation is not properly installed or properly maintained on
site as required by this Section or by the order of the Special Master. [Ord. 2018-002] [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord.
2020-001]
1. Code Enforcement Staff receives a complaint
of non-compliance of the Code or DO; [Ord.
2020-001]
2. Zoning Division Staff shall conduct a site
inspection with the Code Enforcement Staff to assess if there is a violation of
the Code or any DO, which may include Conditions of Approval that requires
vegetation to be installed at a larger size, or a previously approved Landscape
Plan or ALP. The assessment will confirm if the violation is reparable or if
there is irreparable or irreversible harm pursuant to the definition of Art. 1.H.2.I.32, Irreparable or Irreversible
Harm; and, [Ord. 2020-001]
3. If it is determined by Staff that there is a
violation, then the Zoning Staff shall provide a recommendation for compliance
and Code Enforcement Staff shall issue a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the
Property Owner to correct the violation. [Ord.
2020-001]
PBC shall determine
appropriate corrective actions, including, but not limited to Code Enforcement
proceedings, the requirement to obtain an after-the-fact permit(s), the
replacement of landscape material, and the requirement to amend the applicable
Landscape Plan or DO pertaining to the property. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord.
2020-001]
For improper pruning or
hatracking violations that are deemed reparable, the corrective action shall be
based upon Staff inspection of the site and assessment of the violation and
damage. The violation shall be corrected by implementing proper pruning practices
in accordance to ANSI A300 standards. One or more monitoring site inspections
may be required to confirm the damaged vegetation is being properly pruned over
time to ensure prior balance in regrowth of the canopy or form. Repeated
violations shall be processes pursuant to Art. 10.B, Enforcement by the Code
Enforcement Special Masters.
[Ord. 2020-001]
For a violation that is
deemed irreparable or irreversible damage to the vegetation, the violation
shall be corrected by the removal of the damaged vegetation and stump, and
replacement of the vegetation utilizing one or a combination of the following
two options: [Ord. 2020-001]
a. Additional
Quantity Option
Utilize Table 7.G.3.C, Violation of Vegetation
Replacement to establish
the quantity and the individual replacement size pursuant to Art. 7.D.2, Trees, Palms, and Pines. This option may require planting
additional trees, palms, or pines. [Ord.
2020-001]
1) If the property has a prior approved
Landscape Plan, ALP, or a DO that depicts the location of the vegetation, the
approval shall be revised to show the new location of the additional
vegetation. [Ord. 2020-001]
2) If the property is subject to Conditions of
Approval requiring larger size trees, palms, or pines, the size of the
replacement vegetation shall be in compliance with the conditions, and the
vegetation shall be installed in the same or approximate location where the
original vegetation was shown on the approved Landscape Plan or ALP. If
additional vegetation is required to be planted on the property as a result of
this option, then additional sanctions will be placed. [Ord. 2020-001]
3) If a tree or pine is removed with only the
stump remaining, the following formula shall be utilized to determine the size
of the removed tree or pine. [Ord. 2019-005]
a) measure the diameter of the tree or pine
stump and reduce the measurement by 25 percent; and [Ord. 2019-005]
b) replacement of the quantity of the tree or
pine shall be based on the reduced diameter measurement, and subject to, the
requirements of Table 7.G.3.C, Violation of Vegetation
Replacement for estimating
the number of trees or pines to be replaced. [Ord. 2019-005] [Ord. 2020-001]
Table 7.G.3.C – Violation of Vegetation Replacement
|
Tree or Pine Diameter at 4.5’ Above Grade
(1)(2)(3)
|
|
|
< 2”
|
=
|
2
|
2-6”
|
=
|
3
|
7-11”
|
=
|
4
|
12-16”
|
=
|
5
|
17-21”
|
=
|
6
|
22-26”
|
=
|
7
|
27-31”
|
=
|
8
|
32-36”
|
=
|
9
|
≥ 37”
|
=
|
10
|
[Ord. 2020-001]
|
Notes:
|
1.
|
Fractional
measurements shall be rounded in accordance with Art. 1.C.1.A.2, Interpretation and
Application. [Ord.
2020-001]
|
2.
|
Pines with a diameter of six inches or more,
measured at a height of four and one-half feet above grade shall be subject
to preservation, mitigation, or replacement. [Ord. 2020-001]
|
3.
|
Quantity: replacement of palms shall be one for one.
[Ord. 2020-001]
|
|
|
|
|
b. Same
Quantity and Larger Size Option
The option allows the
Property Owner to install larger size vegetation to replace irreparable or
irreversible vegetation. The replacement quantity may be one for one only if
the size of each replacement tree, palm, or pine exceeds the minimum size by 20
percent of the size indicated in Art. 7.D.2, Trees, Palms, and Pines. If there are prior Conditions of Approval
requiring larger size vegetation, then the replacement vegetation shall comply
with the conditions. [Ord. 2020-001]
PBC may take any appropriate legal action, including, but not
limited to requiring replacement of landscape material which has been
hatracked, damaged, and rendered unable to achieve its natural and intended
form, administrative action, requests for temporary and permanent injunctions,
and other sanctions to enforce the provisions of this Section. [Ord.
2005-002]
A follow-up compliance monitoring inspection from Landscape
Staff may be required to confirm the vegetation violation has been satisfied. [Ord.
2020-001]
PBC’s Preferred Species List is available at the PZB Zoning
Division or on ePZB at: [Ord. 2020-001]
https://www.pbcgov.org/ePZB.Admin.WebSPA/#/Container/Plant_Material_Database
|
|
[Ord. 2020-001]
|
The following
certification statement must appear on the Certification of Compliance required
by Art. 7.B.3.E, Certification of Compliance. [Ord.
2018-002]
I HEREBY NOTIFY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, ZONING AND
BUILDING OF THE COMPLETION OF THE INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING FOR THE
REFERENCED PROJECT AND CERTIFY THAT THE INSTALLATION OF PLANT MATERIAL AND
IRRIGATION COVERAGE ARE IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE WITH THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS PERMITTED BY THE COUNTY. (A COPY OF THE APPROVED PROJECT
DRAWINGS IS ATTACHED, WITH DEVIATIONS, IF APPLICABLE). SEAL, THIS DAY OF
_______, 20__.
Signature and seal: _____________________ Date: ___________
Name: _____________ Registration Number:
Amendment
History:
[Ord. 2003-067;
January 1, 2004] [Ord. 2005-002; February 2, 2005] [Ord. 2005-041; September 1,
2005] [Ord. 2006-004; March 1, 2006] [Ord. 2006-055; December 1, 2006] [Ord.
2007-001; January 31, 2007] [Ord. 2007-013; September 4, 2007] [Ord. 2008-003;
January 30, 2008] [Ord. 2008-037; September 4, 2008] [Ord. 2009-040; October
28, 2009] [Ord. 2010-005; February 2, 2010] [Ord. 2010-022; September 1, 2010]
[Ord. 2011-001; February 4, 2011] [Ord. 2012-027; August 31, 2012] [Ord.
2013-018; July 2, 2013] [Ord. 2013-018; July 2, 2013] [Ord. 2013-021; August
30, 2013] [Ord. 2014-025; September 3, 2014] [Ord. 2015-006; February 3, 2015]
[Ord. 2014-031; July 7, 2015] [Ord. 2015-031; September 3, 2015] [Ord.
2016-016; February 2, 2016] [Ord. 2016-042; September 27, 2016] [Ord. 2017-007;
March 2, 2017] [Ord. 2017-025; August 28, 2017] [Ord. 2018-002; February 1,
2018] [Ord. 2018-018; August 29, 2018] [Ord. 2019-005; January 29, 2019] [Ord.
2019-023; July 2, 2019] [Ord. 2019-034; August 27, 2019] [Ord. 2020-001; January
28, 2020] [Ord. 2020-019; September 3, 2020] [Ord. 2021-022; September 3, 2021]
[Ord. 2021-023; September 3, 2021]