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Abingdon Town Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 78 TREES, SHRUBS AND VEGETATION ARTICLE IV. PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TREES Sec. 78-9. Planting of public trees. This article charges the town arborist with the responsibility of insuring that any tree or shrub planted in a public area is one of an approved species which is properly planted according to the standards and guidelines outlined in the comprehensive tree management plan. (Ord. of 8-7-00)

Abingdon ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX B ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 18. SITE PLAN REVIEW Section 18-8. Plant materials. The following plant materials are referenced and/or considered suitable for landscaping purposes as required in this article: Canopy Tree (Common / Botanical Name / Function) - Ginkgo (male only) / Ginkgo bilob / Parking, street, buffer - Thornless honey locust / Gleditsia triacanthus inermis / Parking, street - Green ash / Fraxinus pennsylvani / Parking, street, buffer - Sycamore / Platanus occidentlis / Parking, buffer - Red maple / Acer rubrm / Parking, street, buffer - Norway maple / Acer platanoide / Parking, street, buffer - Sugar maple / Acer saccharm / Parking, street, buffer - Pin oak / Quercus palusts / Parking, street, buffer - Red oak / Quercus boreas / Parking, street, buffer - Willow oak / Quercus phells / Parking, street, buffer - Sweet gum / Liquidambar styracifla / Parking, street, buffer - London plane tree / Platanus acerifoa / Parking, street, buffer - Japanese pagoda tree / Sophora japoinca / Parking, street, buffer - Littleleaf linden / Tilea cordat / Parking, street, buffer - Silver linden / Tilea tomentsa / Parking, street, buffer - Village green / Zelkova seata / Parking, street, buffer - Yellowwood / Cladrastis lute / Parking, street, buffer Evergreen Tree (Common / Botanical Name / Function) - Eastern red cedar / Juniperus virginiaa / Buffer - White pine / Pinus strobu / Buffer - Austrian pine / Pinus nigr / Buffer - Norway spruce / Picea able / Buffer - American holly / Ilex opac / Buffer - Dark american arborvitae / Thyla occidentalis nigra / Buffer Ornamental Tree (Common / Botanical Name / Function) - Amur maple / Acer grisem / Buffer - Dogwood / Cornus floria / Street, buffer - Washington hawthorn / Crataegus plaeno-pyrum / Street, buffer - American plum / Prunus american / Street, buffer - Bradford pear / Pyrus calleryan / bradford Street, buffer - Flowering crabapple / Malus (various species) / Street, buffer - Flowering cherry / Prunus (various species) / Street, buffer - Downy serviceberry / Amelanchier arborea / Buffer - Shadblow / Amelanchier canadesi / Buer Evergreen Shrubs (Common / Botanical Name / Function) - English yew / Taxus baccat/ Buffer - Japanese yew / Taxus cuspidat / Buffer - Azalea / (various species/ Buffer - Chinese holly / Ilex cornut / Buffer - Japanese holly / Ilex crenat / Buffer - Rhododendron / (various spcies) / Buffer - Euonymous / (various species/ Buffer Deciduous and Flowering Shrubs (Common / Botanical Name / Function) - Azalea / (various species / Buffer - Cottoneaster / (various species / Buffer - Forsythia / (various species / Buffer - Viburnum / (various species / Buffer - Winged euonymous / (various specie) / Buffer Ground Cover (Common / Botanical Name / Function) - Ajuga / Ajuga repanden / Buffer - English ivy / Hedera heli / Buffer - Pachysandra / Pachysandra terminali / Buffer - Ground juniper / (various specis) / Buffer - Dwarf cottoneaster / (various species/ Buffer - Periwinkle / Vinca minr / Buffer

Alexandria County Code View whole ordinance
TITLE 6 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities CHAPTER 2 Trees, Shrubs, Plants and Vegetation ARTICLE A Regulation of Trees, Shrubs, etc., on Public Property Sec. 6-2-5 Permitted trees, etc. (a) No permit shall be issued for and it shall be unlawful to plant, in any place designated in section 6-2-2, any tree, shrub, plant or vegetation except only the following: Major trees (Common / Botanical Name): - Amur maple / Acer ginnala - Norway maple / Acer platanoides - Columnar Norway maple / Acer platanoides "Columnare" - Crimson king Norway maple / Acer pseudoplatanus - Red maple / Acer rubrum - Columnar red maple / Acer rubrum "Columnare" - Sugar maple / Acer saccharum - Columnar sugar maple / Acer saccharum "Columare" - Sentry sugar maple / Acer saccharum "Monumentale" - Hornbeams / Carpinus species - Deodar cedar / Cedrus deodara - Hackberries / Celtis species - Lobb cryptomeria / Cryptomeria japonica lobbi - Leyland cypress / Cuppressocyparis leylandii - Green ash / Fraxinus pennsylvanica lanceolata - Marshall's seedless ash / Fraxinus pennsylvanica "Marshall's Seedless" - Modesto ash / Fraxinus veutina glabra - Maidenhair tree / Ginkgo biloba (male) - Sentry ginkgo / Ginkgo biloba "Fastigiata" - Thornless honey locust / Gleditsia triacanthos inermis - Sweet gum / Liquidambar styraciflua - Dawn redwood / Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Sourgum / Nyssa sylvatica - American hop hornbeam / Ostrya virginiana - Sourwood / Oxydendrun arboreum - Amur cork tree / Phellodendron amurense (seedless variety) - White pine / Pinus strobus - London planetree / Platanus acerifolia - Bradford pear / Pyrus calleryana "Bradford" - Sawtooth oak / Quercus acutissima - Northern red oak / Quercus borealis - Scarlet oak / Quercus coccinea - Willow oak / Quercus phellos - Japanese pagodatree / Sophora japonica - Lindens / Tilia species - Chinese elm / Ulmus parvifolia - Japanese zelkova / Zelkova serrata Minr trees (Common / Botanical Name): - Hedge maple / Acer campestre - Redbuds / Cercis species - American yellowwood / Cladrastis lutea - Flowering dogwood / Cornus florida - Red flowering dogwood / Cornus florida rubru - Japanese dogwood / Cornus kousa - Hawthorns / Crataegus species - Russian olive / Eleagnus augustifolia - Silverbells / Halesia species - American holly / Illex opaca - Golden raintree / Koelreuteria paniculata - Golden chaintree / Laburnum wateri - Kobus magnolia / Magnolia kobus - Star magnolia / Magnolia stellata - Sweet bay magnolia / Magnolia virginiana - Crabapples / Malus species - Flowering cherries / Prunus species - European mountain ash / Sorbus aucuparia - Japanese snowbell / Styrax japonica (3) Shrubs, vegetation and exceptions: a. Any shrub under 30 inches in height which does not and is not likely to obscure vision. B. Standard lawn or park grass. (b) No permit shall be issued for and it shall be unlawful to plant a tree in any place designated in section 6-2-2 unless there is at least one (1) foot of unobstructed earth extending from the tree trunk on all sides. ? The director or his duly authorized representative may plant trees and shrubs not permitted above in parks only. (Code 1963, Sec. 39-5; Ord. No. 2699, 6/12/82, Sec. 4)

Alexandria County Code View whole ordinance
TITLE 6 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities CHAPTER 2 Trees, Shrubs, Plants and Vegetation ARTICLE A Regulation of Trees, Shrubs, etc., on Public Property Sec. 6-2-7 Responsibility of director for planting, trimming, removal, etc. The director, under the city manager, shall be responsible for the planting, trimming, removal and care of trees, shrubs, plants or other vegetation in all public places in the city, except public school sites. He or his duly authorized representative is hereby authorized to trim, prune, spray, water, cultivate, maintain, plant or remove trees, shrubs, plants or other vegetation in any places subject to the restrictions of this chapter. (Code 1963, Sec. 39-7; Ord. No. 2699, 6/12/82, Sec. 6)

Alexandria County Code View whole ordinance
TITLE 6 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities CHAPTER 2 Trees, Shrubs, Plants and Vegetation ARTICLE C Removal or Destruction of Trees on Private Property Sec. 6-2-35 Same?replacement of trees as a condition. The arborist, or the planning commission, may require an applicant, as a condition of the issuance of a permit as provided by section 6-2-34 of this code, to implement a suitable plan for the replacement of the trees to be removed pursuant to the permit, which plan shall be provided by the applicant and approved by the arborist, or the planning commission, indicating the location, size, quantity and species of replacement trees to be provided. Any plans shall be limited to the parcel to which the permit would pertain. In determining whether such a plan shall be required as a condition of the issuance of the permit, the arborist, or the planning commission shall consider the intended use of the property and evaluate the effect of the removal or destruction of the trees for which the permit is sought, giving consideration to the following factors: (1) existing tree coverage, size and type; (2) number of trees to be removed on the entire property; (3) the area to be covered with structures, parking and driveways; (4) the grading plan and drainage requirements; and (5) the character of the site and its environs. (Code 1963, Sec. 39-12.5)

Ashland Town Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 16 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS* ARTICLE III. Maintenance of Trees Sec. 16-19. Permit to plant, remove, etc., in public places--Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, except for the town manager or his duly authorized representative, to plant any tree, shrub, plant, or vegetation on or to remove any tree, shrub, plant or vegetation from any dedicated street, alleyway or highway, public right-of-way or easement, public land lying between property lines on either side of a public street, highway or alley, public parking strip, public street, sidewalk or divider, public median strip or planting strip or other land or public place owned by the town, except public school sites, without applying for and obtaining a permit from the town manager; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the trimming or cutting of grass on a public right-of-way. (3-9-82)

Ashland Town Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 17 SUBDIVISION OF LAND* ARTICLE III. STANDARDS OF DESIGN DIVISION 6. STREETS* Sec. 17-55.2. Street trees. Street trees shall be provided within all street rights-of-way in all subdivisions in accordance with the standards set forth in section 21-234 of chapter 21, zoning.

Ashland ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
Chapter 21 ZONING* ARTICLE XXIII. - LANDSCAPING Sec. 21-232. Tree preservation and planting. (a) Applicability. The tree preservation and tree planting requirements set forth in this section shall apply to all uses in all districts, except that the requirements shall not apply to single-family detached dwellings or to farmland, designated wetlands, dedicated school sites, playing fields and other non-wooded recreation areas, and other facilities and uses of a similar nature. In the case of development existing at the effective date of these provisions, the requirements of this section shall apply when there is a change in use of the property, or where the main building on the property is enlarged by a cumulative total of more than ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of the original building, or more than one thousand (1,000) square feet, whichever is less. (b) Tree coverage requirements. Existing trees shall be preserved or additional trees shall be planted on each lot, and shall be of such species, size and number as to provide an estimated canopy with twenty (20) years after approval of the landscape plan of not less than the following: (1) Lots in RR-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RO-1 and PMH districts: Twenty (20) percent of the lot area; except that lots devoted to office use in the RO-1 district: Ten (10) percent of the lot area; (2) Lots in R-5 and PUD districts: Fifteen (15) percent of the lot area; (3) Lots in B-1, B-2, M-1, PSC and POB districts: Ten (10) percent of the lot area. (c) Credit for preservation of existing trees. Healthy existing trees must be preserved to the extent possible as determined by the zoning administrator. Existing trees on the lot shall be credited toward the tree coverage requirement when such trees meet the other requirements of this section, are shown on the approved landscape plan and are adequately protected during construction, provided such trees have a reasonable expectation of survival as determined by the zoning administrator from material contained in the Development Guidelines Handbook or additional supporting data submitted with the landscape plan. (d) Location of trees. Trees to be credited toward the tree coverage requirement may be located anywhere on a lot, provided such trees are reasonably dispersed throughout portions of the lot not covered by buildings or paved areas. Existing trees to be preserved and trees to be planted to satisfy parking lot landscaping requirements and street tree requirements of this article shall be credited toward the tree coverage requirement, except that existing trees within public rights-of-way shall not be so credited. (e) Minimum tree sizes. Trees to be credited toward the tree coverage requirement shall meet the following standards at the time of planting or, in the case of existing trees to be preserved, shall meet the following standards at the time of completion of development on the site: (1) Large deciduous trees: Minimum two and one-half (2 1/2) inches caliper; (2) Small deciduous trees: Minimum five (5) feet height; (3) Evergreen trees: Minimum five (5) feet height. (4) Each type of tree chosen must provide a canopy of at least two hundred fifty (250) square feet after twenty (20) years. (f) Determining projected tree coverage, acceptable species and other standards. Projected tree coverage, acceptable species, accepted means of protecting existing trees and other standards and guidelines for tree preservation and tree planting shall be determined in accordance with the tree canopy matrix and other material included in the Development Guidelines Handbook. Otherwise acceptable tree species or larger trees not shown on the tree canopy matrix may be given credit toward the tree coverage requirement when supporting data adequate to determine coverage is provided to and accepted by the zoning administrator. (10-8-85; 9-22-87; 2-17-04)

Ashland ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
Chapter 21 ZONING* ARTICLE XXIII. - LANDSCAPING Sec. 21-234. Street trees. (a) Required street trees. Street trees as specified in this section shall be preserved or planted along all streets, except that this requirement shall not be applicable to single-family detached dwellings on existing lots of record. In the case of development existing at the effective date of these provisions, the requirements of this section shall apply when there is a change in use or the property, or where the main building on the property is enlarged by a cumulative total of more than ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of the original building, or more than one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, whichever is less. (See section 17-35 of chapter 17, subdivision of land, for street tree requirement in single-family subdivisions). (b) Number of street trees required. Street trees shall be provided at the rate of not less than one (1) tree for each fifty (50) linear feet, or major fraction thereof, of street frontage. In addition thereto, median strips within a development shall be provided with street trees at the rate of not less than one (1) tree for each fifty (50) linear feet, or major fraction thereof, of such median. It is not the intent of this provision to require that street trees be provided with specific or uniform spacing, but that they be distributed throughout permitted locations with consideration for the species of trees, and the locations of driveways, other landscaping and topographic features, signs, easements and utilities, in accordance with guidelines contained in the Development Guidelines Handbook. (c) Location of trees. Trees to be credited toward the street tree requirement shall be located within the required landscaped setback as set forth in section 21-233 of this article, provided that street trees may be located within the street right-of-way when in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Development Guidelines Handbook. In any case where a landscaped setback is not required by section 21-233, required street trees may be located within the street right-of-way or on the lot and within ten (10) feet of the street line. (d) Minimum tree sizes. Trees to be credited toward the street tree requirement shall be deciduous trees having a caliper of not less than two and one-half (2 1/2) inches at the time of planting or, in the case of existing trees to be preserved, at the time of completion of development on the site. (e) Credit for preservation of existing trees. Healthy existing trees to be preserved shall be credited toward the street tree requirement when such trees meet the other requirements of this section, are shown on the approved landscape plan and are adequately protected during construction, provided such trees have a reasonable expectation of survival as determined by the zoning administrator from material contained in the Development Guidelines Handbook or additional supporting data submitted with the landscape plan. (f) Acceptable species, spacing of trees and other standards. Acceptable species, spacing of trees, accepted means of protecting existing trees and other standards and guidelines for tree preservation and tree planting shall be as specified in the Development Guidelines Handbook. (10-8-85; 9-22-87; 2-17-04)

Blacksburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A Ordinance No. 1137 BLACKSBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING Sec. 5400 Landscaping?Purpose. The preservation of existing trees and vegetation, as well as the planting of new trees and vegetation, can significantly add to the quality of the physical environment of the community. The regulations outlined herein are designed to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town. Trees can provide the following benefits to the community: (1) Provide buffers and screens against noise, air pollution, and unsightly and incompatible land uses; (2) Reduce the hazards of flooding and aid in the control of erosion and storm water runoff. Trees also assist in the stabilization of soil and replenish groundwater supplies; (3) Act to moderate extremes of temperature and provide shade; (4) Absorb carbon dioxide and supply oxygen in our atmosphere, which is an essential ecological function in the preservation of human and animal life. Trees can provide a haven for birds which, in turn, assist in the control of insects; (5) Aid in energy conservation; (6) Are physiologically, psychologically, sociologically and aesthetically necessary counterpoints to the man-made urban setting. Sec. 5410 Landscaping?When required. The requirements of this division apply to any development for which a site development plan is required by Article V, Division 1, "Site Development Plans," section 5100. Sec. 5420 Landscaping?General standards. (a) Acceptable trees include, but are not limited to, those identified as suitable for the intended use in the "Recommended list of trees" figure below. Acceptable vegetative ground cover consists of shrubs and ground cover including grass. Using standards from recognized texts on the subject, the Administrator shall decide the appropriateness of any such trees and ground cover. (b) Species of trees shall not be planted if the roots cause damage to public works, the branches are subject to a high incidence of breakage, and the fruit is considered a nuisance or high maintenance, as determined by the Administrator. (c) The planting of trees shall be done in accordance with the standardized landscape specifications jointly adopted by the Virginia Nurserymen's Association, the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. (d) All trees shall be planted in good condition and meet "American Standard for Nursery Stock" (1990), ANSI Z60.1-1990, as may be amended. (e) The developer shall plant, or install, as appropriate grass, tree grates, porous pavers, or similar pervious surfaces, which shall extend to twice the initial drip line of the newly planted tree. Minimum tree grate size shall be five square feet. (f) Trees planted to meet any of the requirements below may also be used to meet any other screening or landscaping requirement within this Article.

Blacksburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A Ordinance No. 1137 BLACKSBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING Sec. 5425 Tree replacement requirements. Any trees on the site which are a caliper of five inches or more at a height of one foot above the ground, or ornamental trees over twelve feet in height which are to be removed during site development shall be replaced up to the maximum canopy coverage required in Section 5426 below. (Ord. No. 1247, ? 21, 9-12-00)

Blacksburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A Ordinance No. 1137 BLACKSBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING Sec. 5427 Parking lot landscaping. (a) The following provisions are intended to require that 5% of the entire parking lot, excluding the access drive, is landscaped with trees and vegetative ground cover. The area of the parking lot is the square foot area of the parking spaces and aisles and interior parking lot islands, excluding access drives that do not contain either parallel or perpendicular parking spaces. (b) Within the parking lot there shall be planted one tree per ten spaces, rounded down to the closest whole number. (c) Planter islands or peninsulas containing trees shall be located within the parking lot, such that each island or planter is surrounded on at least 3 sides by parking lot or an access road to the parking lot. Their size shall be eighteen feet square in area, or equal total area in irregular shapes such that adequate space is provided for adequate tree canopy maturation. (d) Planter islands may be combined or placed together such that more than one tree may be provided in the combined planter island, so long as the total space equals a multiple of the requirements above. (e) Perimeter plantings may be used to satisfy this requirement in parking facilities less than forty-two feet in width. (f) Perimeter planting beds at least 10 feet in width shall be provided whenever a parking area is immediately adjacent to a public right-of-way. If a question arises as to whether or not a parking area is immediately adjacent to a public right-of-way, the Zoning Administrator shall make the determination. (Ord. No. 1184, adopted 6-9-98) (1) Plantings within this area shall include trees and vegetative ground cover. (2) Berms may be used in addition to, but not instead of plantings.

Blacksburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A Ordinance No. 1137 BLACKSBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING Sec. 5428 Street trees. (a) In addition to the requirements set out above, in every development requiring a site development plan, there shall be planted on or adjacent to the site an average of at least one tree for every thirty feet of public street frontage. (b) The trees shall be planted adjacent to the public right-of-way on the site being developed, or with the concurrence of the developer, and the Administrator in the public right-of-way. (c) The Administrator may reduce or eliminate this standard based on the size, street frontage, existing vegetation, and specific conditions of the site.

Blacksburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A Ordinance No. 1137 BLACKSBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING Sec. 5440 Landscaping?Modifications. (a) Tree canopy and tree replacements shall not be required of playing fields and other nonwooded recreation areas, and other facilities and uses of a similar nature. (b) Tree canopy provisions shall not apply where they would negatively affect the preservation of wetlands. (c) Landscaping requirements of this Section shall be applied equally to all similarly situated properties. Modifications to these standards may be granted in writing by the Administrator based on the existence of any of the following circumstances on the proposed building site, or surrounding properties: (1) Natural land characteristics such as topography or existing vegetation on the proposed building site would achieve the same intent of this section. (2) Innovative landscaping or architectural design is employed on the building site to achieve an equivalent screening or buffering effect. (3) The required screening and landscaping would be ineffective at maturity due to the proposed topography of the site, and or the location of the improvements on the site. (4) The topography of adjacent and surrounding sites is such as to render required screening ineffective at maturity. (d) When a site plan is submitted to modify or expand an existing building or site improvements, or accommodate a change in land use, landscaping requirements shall only be applied to those portions of the site that are directly affected by the proposed improvements, or change in land use, as determined by the Administrator. (e) No landscaping or screening shall be required which in the opinion of the Administrator interferes with traffic safety, or which violates Town Code Section 21-304. (Ord. No. 1419, ? 1, 12-11-07; Ord. No. 1680, ? 1, 5-14-13) Editor's note? Ord. No. 1680, ? 1, adopted May 14, 2013, amended ? 5440 title to read as herein set out. Former ? 5440 title pertained to landscaping?exceptions.

Blacksburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A Ordinance No. 1137 BLACKSBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE V. REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN STANDARDS, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RESERVATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES DIVISION 3. STREETS Sec. 5-319. Street trees. Street trees shall be provided along all collector and arterial streets within or adjacent to a proposed subdivision, in accordance with Section 5428 of the Zoning Ordinance [Appendix A]. (Ord. No. 1217, ? 2, 12-14-99)

Charlottesville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 29 SUBDISITION OF LAND ARTICLE IV. DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION 2. BOUNDARIES, LOTS AND BLOCKS Sec. 29-162. Streetscape trees. Sufficient areas shall be set aside on each lot for the planting of streetscape trees along the frontage of all existing or proposed public streets, in accordance with City Code section 34-870, as that section may be amended from time to time. Trees shall be planted according to the standards outlined in the master tree list, referenced in the zoning ordinance. (4-21-08(1))

Charlottesville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 34 ZONING ARTICLE III. RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DIVISION 4. STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSES. Sec. 34-390. Access. If access to a townhouse development is to be provided by means of a private street or access easement, the following minimum standards shall be observed: ? (5) Trees shall be planted along the frontage of the street/easement, at fifty (50) foot intervals (maximum). (9-15-03(3))

Charlottesville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 34 ZONING ARTICLE VIII. IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPMENTS DIVISION 2. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING Sec. 34-862. Approved list of plantings. The director shall, from time to time, promulgate a list of trees and other plant materials acceptable for use in meeting the landscaping requirements of this division ("list of approved plantings"). This list shall be maintained in the department of neighborhood development services and shall be available for inspection. All trees and other plant materials required by this article shall be selected from the current list of approved plantings. (9-15-03(3); 7-16-12) Sec. 34-863. Size of plantings. (a) Except where otherwise provided, trees and plant materials required by the provisions of this article shall be of the following minimum sizes at the time of planting: (1) Trees: Two-inch caliper. (2) Shrubs: Eighteen (18) inches. (b) For the purposes of this division, the term "caliper" refers to the diameter of a tree. Tree caliper shall be determined as follows: (1) At a point six (6) inches above the root ball, at the time of planting (for trees planted or installed pursuant to a requirement of this article), and (2) At a point twelve (12) inches above the ground, for existing trees. (9-15-03(3))

Charlottesville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 34 ZONING ARTICLE VIII. IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPMENTS DIVISION 2. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING Sec. 34-867. Landscape plan-contents. When required as a component of a preliminary or final site plan, a landscape plan shall show the following: (1) The location, size and shape of all proposed plant materials, and verification that minimum landscaping and screening requirements have been satisfied (dimensions of landscaped areas shall be indicated and trees shall be depicted at full canopy). Plant materials may be indicated in generic terms, e.g. large or medium canopy tree; evergreen tree; shrub; hedge, etc. (2) A schedule of proposed plantings, including number, height, caliper or gallon size, and botanical name, and tables calculating the amount of any open space and tree cover required and provided. (3) With respect to street trees, the plan should be marked to indicate the classification of the street on which such trees front (including, without limitation, whether such street is within an entrance corridor overlay district) and, if the street is within one (1) of the city's corridor districts whether such street is a "primary" or "linking" street. (4) At the option of the developer existing healthy trees, of at least eight-inch caliper, or wooded areas, may be preserved in lieu of planting new materials, in order to satisfy landscaping and screening requirements, subject to the determination of the director that the trees or wooded areas to be preserved will serve the purposes of this section. In such case, the landscape plan shall indicate the trees to be saved; limits of clearing; location and type of protective fencing; grade changes requiring tree wells or walls; and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing. The applicant shall provide a signed conservation checklist to insure that the trees and wooded areas approved by the director for preservation will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the director in a particular case, such checklist shall conform to specifications contained in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. (5) The landscape plan shall depict existing landscape features, including, without limitation: wooded areas (indicated by general type, e.g., evergreen or deciduous) and location of tree line; small groupings of trees; individual trees of eight (8) inch caliper or greater; ornamental trees of any size (indicated by common name), approximate caliper, and location; distinctive natural features, such as rock formations or water features; and man-made features of local or historic significance. (9-15-03(3)) Sec. 34-868. Trees, generally. (a) All trees to be planted shall be selected from the city's list of approved plantings, or a substitution approved by the director, and shall meet the specifications of the American Association of Nurserymen. (b) The planting of trees shall be done in accordance with either the standardized landscape specifications jointly adopted by the Virginia Nurserymen's Association, the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, or the road and bridge specifications of the Virginia Department of Transportation. (c) Planting islands shall contain a minimum of fifty (50) square feet per tree, with a minimum dimension of five (5) feet, in order to protect landscaping and allow for proper growth. Wheel stops, curbing or other barriers shall be provided to prevent damage to landscaping by vehicles. Where necessary, trees shall be welled or otherwise protected against grade changes. (d) Only trees having a mature height of less than twenty (20) feet may be installed under overhead utility lines. (9-15-03(3))

Charlottesville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 34 ZONING ARTICLE VIII. IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPMENTS DIVISION 2. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING Sec. 34-870. Streetscape trees. (a) Streetscape trees shall be planted along all existing or proposed public streets; however, the following areas are exempt from the requirement of streetscape trees: (1) Areas subject to a zero (0) building setback requirement, or (2) Areas where the maximum permitted building setback is fewer than ten (10) feet. (b) Streetscape trees shall be large canopy trees; however, upon a determination by the director that site conditions warrant smaller trees, the director may approve the substitution of a medium canopy tree. (c) Streetscape trees shall be planted with even spacing in a row, at intervals sufficient to allow for their healthy growth and development. (1) One (1) large tree shall be required for every forty (40) feet of road frontage, or portion thereof, if twenty-five (25) feet or more; or, (2) Where permitted, one (1) medium tree shall be required for every twenty-five (25) feet of road frontage, or portion thereof, if twenty (20) feet or more. (3) Where required along the edge of a parking lot (as set forth within section 34-873, one (1) large tree shall be required for every fifteen (15) feet of street frontage. (4) There shall be a minimum distance of thirty (30) feet between a large and medium tree planted adjacent to one another. Flowering understory trees shall be planted in groups; there shall be a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet between such groups. (d) Streetscape trees shall be planted outside existing or proposed rights-of-way, but within fifteen (15) feet of the edge of such rights-of-way; however: (1) Streetscape trees shall be planted within five (5) feet of the edge of the right-of-way within an entrance corridor overlay district, and (2) For certain parking lots adjacent to public rights of way (see section 34-873), streetscape trees shall be planted within ten (10) feet of the edge of the right-of-way. (e) As an alternative to the requirements of subsection (d) above, streetscape trees may be planted in the city's existing or proposed rights of way with the approval of the director of neighborhood development services. Such approval shall specify placement and type(s) of trees to be planted. The developer must include a statement in the preliminary and final site plans guaranteeing the maintenance and, if deemed necessary by the City's arborist, replacement of any and all streetscape trees planted in the city's existing or proposed rights of way. Such guarantee by the developer for maintenance and/or replacement shall be in effect for a period of two (2) years from the date of planting. (f) In the case of a development subject to the Virginia Property Owners' Association Act, required streetscape trees shall be designated as part of the common area to be maintained by a property owner's association. Otherwise, maintenance of the required streetscape trees shall be the responsibility of the owner of the lot on which such trees are located. (9-15-03(3); 11-17-08(3))

Charlottesville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 5 BUILDING REGULATIONS; PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Article V. BLIGHTED PROPERTY DIVISION 1. MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 5-149. Unlawful growth of weeds and other vegetation. (a) The following definitions shall apply to these words when used in this section: ? (3) Weeds means any plant, grass, weed, brush or any other vegetation, herbaceous or woody, other than (i) trees, ornamental shrubbery and vegetable and flower gardens purposefully planted and maintained free of weed hazard or nuisance; (ii) cultivated crops; (iii) public recreational areas or trails intended to be left in their natural state; and (iv) vegetation along natural streams or watercourses when necessary to deter erosion. (b) A person found guilty of a violation of either of the following provisions shall be punished as provided in section 5-1 of this chapter. (1) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any parcel of real estate to allow weeds to reach a height of eighteen (18) or more inches, where such weeds are located: (i) on any developed lot or parcel in the city, or (ii) on that portion of any undeveloped lot or parcel in the city which is within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any building, street, sidewalk or public right-of-way. All weeds existing in violation of this section are hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance. (2) It shall be unlawful for the owner of any parcel of real estate to allow thereon any hedge, shrub, tree or other vegetation, the limbs, branches or other parts of which overhang, extend or protrude into any street, sidewalk or public alley in a manner which obstructs or impedes the safe and orderly movement of persons or vehicles thereon, or in the case of trees, when the dead limbs or branches thereof are likely to fall into or across such street or sidewalk thereby endangering such persons and vehicles. Any such hedge(s), shrub(s), tree(s) or other vegetation existing in violation of this section is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance. ? (7-16-01(1)) Sec. 5-155. Duty of owner or occupant to cut grass, weeds and other vegetable matter from property line to the public street right-of-way. (a) It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of any land or premises abutting upon any public street right-of-way, including the sidewalk and between the sidewalk and curb, whether paved or not, and the duty of the owner of any unoccupied land or premises abutting upon any public street right-of-way, including the sidewalk and between the sidewalk and curb, whether paved or not, to have any grass, weeds and other vegetable matter cut and removed, and at all times to prevent such area from becoming unsightly, impeded or offensive by reason of failure to remove any such materials. No grass, weeds or other vegetable matter cut and removed shall be deposited or piled in any gutter, street or stormwater system, but shall be placed in a proper receptacle for collection. The occupant and/or the owner, or if unoccupied, the owner, of land or premises abutting upon a street right-of-way area upon which any grass, weeds or other vegetable matter is found contrary to the provisions of this section shall be prima facie the person responsible. Nothing in this section shall be cons1d as authorizing any person to cut or remove any city tree or bush without first obtaining a permit from the city. ? (2-17-04(1), ? 1)

Chesapeake City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 26 ENVIRONMENT ARTICLE VI. EXCAVATIONS DIVISION 2. BORROW PITS Sec. 26-244. Operation and performance standards. Borrow pit excavations shall be conducted in compliance with the following: ? (10) Planting and roadside landscaping. All portions of the excavation site which are not to be covered by water as an end-use shall be covered with soil and vegetation in accordance with the planting plan submitted to and approved by the director under subsection (2) of this section. Unless otherwise permitted by city council, existing trees and vegetation along public street frontage shall be preserved and maintained during excavation and restoration activities. ? (Ord. No. 93-O-054, ? 9-6, 4-20-93; Ord. No. 93-O-099, ? 9-6, 7-27-93; Ord. No. 93-O-218, ? 9-6, 12-21-93; Ord. No. 94-O-195, 9-27-94; Ord. No. 06-O-143, 11-28-06; Ord. No. 09-O-098, 8-11-09)

Chesapeake ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
Chesapeake, Virginia - Zoning ARTICLE 11. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS ? 11-1107. Landscaping. A. Street trees spaced twenty-five (25) feet on center shall be planted along all public and private streets to create a continuous public edge. Street trees should be planted outside the right-of-way unless the street section has been widened to accommodate the trees, as determined by the department of public works. B. Median trees shall be planted thirty (30) feet on center in all medians within public and private streets. Safe lines of sight for motorists should always be considered when selecting the type, size and location of trees within the median. C. Except for entrances, driveways and utility lines to the site, existing trees located between the street and established front yard (building line) should be protected and preserved to the greatest extent possible. D. At a minimum, all developments should meet the city's landscape ordinance (article 19 of this ordinance). E. Property lines that abut sensitive areas such as park land, open space and residential uses may require additional landscaping and screening structures, such as walls and berms, to provide a continuous and effective buffer between such uses. Such enhanced buffering shall be specified in the master development plan. (Ord. No. 02-O-115, 9-17-02)

Danville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 38.5 VEGETATION ARTICLE III. LANDSCAPING Sec. 38.5-24. - Authorization required. (a) No person shall plant vegetation or maintain, remove, or otherwise disturb, any tree or shrub on any public area without first receiving approval from the Director of Public Works or his designate. (b) Public utility companies and municipal utilities and their subcontractors employing tree experts, when engaged in the maintenance of easements, shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. (c) In case of emergencies, such as windstorms, ice storms, or other disasters, permits may be waived by the Director of Public Works during the emergency period so as not to hamper work to restore order to the City. (d) Maintenance of public areas by the City or its subcontractors shall be exempt from the provisions of this section. (e) All plantings installed on land owned by the City shall become the property of the City of Danville and under the control of the City and subject to all regulations of the City thereafter. (f) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no authorization shall be required for any planting in a City street, sidewalk, or alley right-of-way immediately contiguous to privately owned residential or commercial property, provided that: (1) If it is contiguous with residential property, the person making the planting maintains the property as he does his property; (2) If it is contiguous with commercial property, the person making the planting maintains the property as his place of business; and (3) The planting does not violate any other provision of this Code including, but not limited to, section 35-14.1 of this Code. (Ord. No. 92-11.15, 11-5-92)

Danville ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
Chapter 41 ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 9. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REGULATIONS C. Site Landscaping, Canopy and Tree Preservation Standards. 1. The applicant shall strive to preserve and protect existing trees in the design and development of projects requiring City subdivision and/or site plan approval and to strive to replace those trees necessarily removed during such development. 2. The subdivision plat or site plan for any subdivision or site development activity shall include the planting and/or replacement of trees, minimum tree canopies or tree covers will be provided in accord with the following standards: (Refer to Appendix for graphic illustrations of canopy coverage ratios for commercial, industrial and residential land uses.) a. Apartment Residential Zoning District: Ten percent (10%) of the total site area shall be covered in tree canopy. b. Townhouse and Mobile Home Park Zoning Districts: Fifteen percent (15%) of the total site area shall be covered in tree canopy. c. Single Family, Two-family and Duplex Residential Zoning Districts: Twenty percent (20%) of the total site area shall be covered in tree canopy. d. Off-Site Planting Option: If the full canopy requirement cannot be met by on-site plantings, the requirement may be satisfied by off-site plantings at the discretion of the Director of Planning/Zoning Administrator. 3. All landscape materials shall conform with the following minimum size or height (at date of planting) standards: a. Deciduous shade trees: 2" caliper. b. Street trees: 2" caliper. c. Ornamental and understory trees: 6' height. d. Coniferous trees: 6' height. e. Evergreen shrubs: 18" spread or height. f. Deciduous shrubs: 24" spread or height. 4. "Tree canopy" or "tree cover" shall include all areas of coverage by trees and plant materials, including street trees, provided that all such trees and plant materials exceed six (6) feet in height at date of planting. 5. All landscape materials shall be selected and sized in accordance with hardiness rating and growth habit appropriate for the intended placement of materials. All landscape materials shall be well branched and well formed, vigorous, healthy and free from disease, sun and wind damage and insect and shall have healthy and unbroken root systems. 6. Tree canopy requirements may be reduced on a case-by-case basis by waiver of the Planning Director during the site plan and/or subdivision plat approval process where it can be clearly demonstrated by the applicant that either (a) the reduced canopy achieves the intended landscape design objective through a combination of alternative landscape architectural and landscaping techniques or (b) where the characteristics property is such that the canopy coverage would not be effective and other methods of landscaping provide equal and adequate design responses. The above stipulated sizes may be modified based on specific property conditions and site design requirements. 7. Existing trees, inclusive of wooded preserved areas, which are to be preserved may be included to meet all or part of the aforementioned canopy requirements; provided that the landscape plan identifies such existing trees. 8. In cases where the application of the screening and/or parking lot landscape requirements cited hereinafter exceed the above minimum canopy requirements, the final placement, type, and quantity of landscape materials shall be determined as a part of the City's site plan or subdivision plat review process, provided that nothing herein shall restrict the applicant from exceeding the minimum canopy requirements, if desired. 9. No landscaping materials shall be installed which interfere with minimum transportation site distances for public and private streets. The landscape plan shall depict sight distance alignments and the location of sight easements. 10. The applicant, or the applicant's landscape architect or qualified landscape designer shall consult with the Director of Planning/Zoning Administrator during the preliminary plan phase to determine the most appropriate layout and coordinated landscape design concepts, tree placement and suitable species of trees and ground cover to be incorporated into the site plan. (Ord. No. 2004-02.04, Art. 9, ? C, 2-17-04)

Fairfax City City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 110 ZONING Article IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4.2 Off-street Parking and Loading 4.2.6 Parking lot design B. Dimensions and access 3. All parking spaces and aisles shall comply with the following minimum requirements: (a) Parking spaces (90 degrees only) that abut a landscape island may be reduced in length to 16 feet provided that the island is a minimum of four feet in depth and protected by wheel stops or curb. Plant material shall be a minimum of two feet from wheel stops or curb. (10-1-16)

Fairfax City City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 110 ZONING Article IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4.4 Pedestrian Facilities 4.4.4 Sidewalks B. Placement 1. Where sidewalks are required, sidewalks shall be provided according to one of the following placement alternatives as determined by the zoning administrator: (b) Sidewalks shall be placed such that a minimum strip of green space (3 to 5 feet wide) is maintained between the back of curb and the inside edge of the sidewalk and have a minimum paved width of five feet for this placement (sub-urban street frontage); a minimum of three feet of green space shall be maintained adjacent to all tree pits. (10-1-16)

Fairfax City City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 110 ZONING Article IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 4.5 LANDSCAPING 4.5.1 Purpose The purposes of 4.5 are to encourage the planting and proper care of vegetation and trees throughout the city, to replenish tree stock, and to provide for appropriate screening. These actions are intended to contribute to the health, safety and welfare of the city by enhancing pedestrian facilities, decreasing flooding, soil erosion, air pollution and noise, and improving aesthetics in accordance with the comprehensive plan and the requirements of the public facilities manual. The transitional yard requirements and the screening requirements are intended to improve compatibility of uses by providing privacy and enhancing the aesthetic transition between uses. 4.5.2 Applicability A. The landscaping regulations of 4.5 apply as set forth in the individual sections of these regulations. B. Unless specifically exempt, all existing and proposed development for which site plan approval is required (see 6.8) shall meet the provisions of 4.5. 4.5.3 Exemptions A. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the landscaping regulations of 4.5 do not apply to the expansion of individual single-family detached, single-family attached or duplexes dwellings. B. Driving lanes may traverse required landscaping in a perpendicular alignment to provide the necessary ingress and egress to the parking lots. 4.5.4 General A. What is to be landscaped All areas that are not impervious (see 1.5.7) shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of 4.5. B. Landscape plan required A landscape plan shall be submitted in conjunction with required site plans (see 6.8) in accordance with the requirements of 4.5. A landscape architect or other qualified professional shall prepare all landscape plans. 4.5.5 Transitional yards A. Applicability The transitional yard regulations of 4.5.5 apply along interior property lines in those instances identified in this chapter and only to the following activities: 1. The construction or installation of any new principal building or use; and 2. The expansion of any existing principal building or principal use that results in an increase in gross floor area or site area improvements by more than five percent or 1,000 square feet, whichever is greater. In the case of expansions that trigger compliance with transitional yard requirements, transitional yard landscaping is required only in proportion to the degree of expansion. The zoning administrator is authorized to allow the transitional yard to be established adjacent to the area of expansion or to disperse transition yard landscaping along the entire site transition area. B. Transitional yard defined A transitional yard is a specified land area, located parallel to and within the outer perimeter of a lot or project and extending to the lot line, together with fencing or walls on the lot line, and planting and landscaping required on the land. A transitional yard is not intended to be commensurate with the term "yard" or ?setback.? C. Transitional yard types There are three types of required transitional yards that may occur on any given parcel (for the specific width and plant material for each transitional yard classification see 4.5.5.D). 1. District boundary transitional yards The following table shall be used to determine the required transitional yard classification between adjacent districts. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT RL RM RH RT-6 RT RMF CL CO CR CU CG IL IH RL -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- RM -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- RH -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- RT TY1 TY1 TY1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- RMF TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CL TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CO TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CR TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY2 TY1 -- -- -- -- -- -- CU TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY2 TY2 TY1 -- -- -- -- CG TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY2 -- -- -- -- -- IL TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY3 TY3 TY2 TY2 TY1 -- -- IH TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY4 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY3 TY2 -- 2. Project boundary transitional yards Project boundary transitional yard requirements are established to mitigate the effect of planned developments on adjacent properties. The following shall be used to determine project boundary transitional yard requirements. (a) No transitional yard is required where the width of the project?s perimeter singlefamily detached residential lots is equal to or greater than the minimum lot width of the adjoining single-family detached development or the minimum lot width required by the respective single-family detached zoning district that applies to any adjoining undeveloped parcel. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a) above or unless modified by the city council in the approval of a master development plan, the following boundary transitional yards shall be provided along project boundaries in accordance with 4.5.5.D: (1) PD-R: TY2 transitional yards (2) PD-M: TY3 transitional yards (3) PD-C: TY3 transitional yards (4) PD-I: TY4 transitional yards 3. Use boundary transitional yards (a) Where townhouse developments occur adjacent to single-family detached or duplex dwellings, TY1 transitional yards shall be provided in accordance with 4.5.5.D, below. (b) Where multifamily developments occur adjacent to single-family detached, duplex or townhouse dwellings, TY2 transitional yards shall be provided in accordance with 4.5.5.D, below. (c) Where commercial developments occur adjacent to single-family attached, singlefamily detached, duplex, townhouse, or multifamily dwellings, TY3 transitional yards shall be provided in accordance with 4.5.5.D, below. (d) Where industrial developments occur adjacent to single-family attached, singlefamily detached, duplex, townhouse, or multifamily dwellings, TY4 transitional yards shall be provided in accordance with 4.5.5.D, below. D. Transitional yard classifications Four transitional yard classifications are established in recognition of the different contexts that may exist. They are as follows: SPECIFICATIONS TY1 TY2 TY3 TY4 Minimum Transitional Yard Width [1] (feet) 7.5 10 15 30 Minimum Fence or Wall Height (feet) on Lot Line [2] 6 6 6 6 Minimum Trees (per 100 feet) Canopy NA 3 4 4 Understory 4 3 4 5 Minimum Shrubs (per 100 feet) NA NA 4 5 [1] Yard widths calculated on the basis of average per 100 feet, provided that the yard width at any point may not be less than 50 percent of the minimums stated in the table. Required zoning district setbacks may be counted toward satisfying transitional yard widths. [2] On or adjacent to the lot line. Additional understory trees or shrubs may be substituted for required fence or wall via alternative compliance (4.5.10). E. Location of transitional yards Transitional yards shall be located within the outer perimeter of a lot or parcel, parallel to and extending to the lot or parcel boundary line. Transitional yards shall not be located on any portion of an existing, dedicated or reserved public or private street or right-of-way. F. Ownership of transitional yards Transitional yards may remain in the ownership of the original applicant; they may be subjected to deed restrictions and subsequently be freely conveyed; or they may be transferred to any consenting grantees, such as the city, a land conservancy or land trust, or common interest community association (see 4.13). Any such conveyance shall guarantee the protection and maintenance of the transitional yard in accordance with the provisions of 4.5. G. Landscape materials and design Landscape materials used to satisfy the transitional yard requirements of 4.5.5 are subject to the regulations of 4.5.9. 4.5.6 Tree requirements A. Tree canopy The following 10-year minimum tree canopy requirements shall apply in the respective districts: (figure) B. Street trees In all general districts except the RL, RM, RH and CU districts, a minimum ten foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided along all streets. Street trees shall be required along all streets at the rate of one canopy tree for every 40 linear feet and spaced a maximum of 50 feet part. 1. All street trees shall be planted no less than three feet or more than 15 feet from the back of the curb or edge of pavement. 2. No tree shall be planted within a safe sight triangle (4.3.4) or closer than 10 feet from any fire hydrant. C. Landscape materials and design Landscape material used to satisfy the tree requirements of 4.5.6 are subject to the regulations of 4.5.9. 4.5.7 Parking lot landscaping A. Applicability 1. 4.5.7 applies to: (a) New on-site surface parking lots with more than 10 spaces; and (b) The expansion of any existing surface parking lot if the expansion results in 10 or more new parking spaces, in which case the requirements of 4.5.7 apply only to the expanded area. 2. For purposes of 4.5.7, multiple platted lots contained on a single site plan and any separate parking lots connected with drive aisles are considered a single parking lot. B. Low impact development (LID) Low impact development (LID) techniques that capitalize on and are consistent with natural resources and processes will be incorporated in parking lot landscaping whenever practicable, including but not limited to: 1. Rain catchment and harvesting for on-site irrigation purposes; and 2. Rain gardens (shallow depressions or swales) that slow storm runoff and reduce the impact of what is found in stormwater as it enters storm drainage control systems. C. Perimeter 1. The perimeter of all parking lots with frontage on any portion of a public right-of way shall be screened by a continuous landscaped hedge, a wall, or fence supported by masonry piers. Perimeter screening shall be at least 30 inches in height at the time of installation, and any planted screening shall reach a minimum height of 36 inches within two years of planting. 2. The perimeter of all parking lots adjacent to residentially zoned property shall provide a transitional yard TY3 (See 4.5.5). D. Interior 1. Interior islands An interior landscaped island shall be provided for every ten spaces. Each island shall contain a minimum of 200 square feet with a minimum width of eight feet inside the curb and include a minimum of one canopy tree; provided that, where an island includes a sidewalk, such islands shall contain a minimum of 400 square feet with a minimum of 15 feet inside the curb. Planting islands shall be evenly distributed throughout the parking lot; with no parking space located more than 50 feet from a planting island. Interior islands may be consolidated or intervals may be expanded in order to preserve existing trees, where approved by the zoning administrator. 2. Terminal islands All rows of spaces shall terminate in a curbed landscaped island. Each island shall conform to the specifications described in 4.5.7.D.1, above. 3. Median islands A median island with a minimum width of eight feet inside the curb shall be sited between every six single parking rows. Median intervals may be expanded in order to preserve existing trees, where approved by the zoning administrator. E. Parking structures 1. General Parking lot interior landscaping requirements shall not apply to parking structures. 2. Perimeter landscaping Structured parking above finished grade shall comply with building setback requirements. Landscaping for parking structures shall be provided in all yards pursuant to perimeter landscaping requirements for surface parking. However, where the location of such structure with respect to property boundary and adjacent structures will substantially inhibit the growth of the required trees, such trees may be located along another perimeter of the site in a manner approved by the zoning administrator. F. Curbs and vehicle barriers Landscaped areas in or abutting parking lots must be protected by concrete curbing, anchored wheel stops, or other durable barriers approved by the zoning administrator. Curbs protecting landscaped areas may be perforated, have gaps, or otherwise be designed to allow stormwater runoff to pass through them. G. Landscape materials and design Landscape material used to satisfy the parking lot landscaping requirements of 4.5.7 are subject to the regulations of 4.5.9. 4.5.8 Screening A. Features to be screened The following features must be screened from view of public rights-of-way, public open spaces and from lots used or zoned for residential purposes, as specified in 4.5.8. 1. Drive-through windows/facilities, subject to 4.5.8.B; 2. Ground-mounted mechanical equipment, subject to 4.5.8.C; 3. Outdoor storage of materials, supplies, vehicles and equipment, subject to 4.5.8.D; 4. Pick-up and drop-off containers and facilities, subject to 4.5.8.E; 5. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment, subject to 4.5.8.F; and 6. Trash receptacles and service areas, subject to 4.5.8.G. B. Drive-through windows/facilities Drive-through windows/facilities and lanes shall be subject to the following screening requirements: 1. Drive-through windows/facilities and lanes placed between the right-of-way and the associated building shall require landscape plantings installed and maintained along the entire length of the drive-through lane, located between the drive-through lane and the adjacent right-of-way. 2. Such screening shall be a compact evergreen hedge or other type of dense foliage. At the time of installation, such screening shall be at least 36 inches in height and shall reach a height of 48 inches within two years of planting. C. Ground-mounted mechanical equipment All ground-mounted mechanical equipment over 30 inches in height must be screened from view by a solid fence, solid wall, dense hedge, or combination of such features. The hedge, fence or wall must be tall enough to screen the equipment. D. Outdoor storage of materials, supplies, vehicles and equipment 1. On nonresidential lots, all stored materials, supplies, merchandise, vehicles, commercial vehicles, boats (or similar), trailers, recreational vehicles, equipment, or other similar materials that are not on display for direct sale, rental or lease to the ultimate consumer or user must be screened by landscaping or solid fencing or wall, with a minimum height of six feet at the time of installation. (See also 4.10) 2. On residential lots, all stored materials, supplies, equipment, or other similar materials, including any vehicles, trailers, commercial vehicles, boats (or similar), recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles kept on an unsurfaced area, shall be located in the side or rear yard, screened from the view from the street and first story of any neighboring dwelling to the extent possible by landscaping or solid fencing or wall, and the total area for such outdoor storage shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the side and rear yards combined. 3. On residential lots, one commercial vehicle of a weight less than 9,000 pounds, one commercial trailer, or one noncommercial vehicle of a weight more than 9,000 pounds but less than 15,000 pounds may be kept in accordance with the provisions of City Code, Section 98-147(c). Screening shall not be required provided the vehicle or trailer is kept on a surfaced area. 4. On residential lots, boats (or similar) on trailers and noncommercial trailers may be kept without screening, provided the trailer is kept on a surfaced area. 5. On residential lots, screening shall not be required for firewood, outdoor furniture, portable grills, or similar items accessory to the residential use or for storage of materials and equipment related to a construction project for which a valid building permit is in effect and where the materials and equipment are maintained in an orderly condition and do not constitute a hazard. E. Pick-up and drop-off containers and facilities Pick-up and drop-off containers and facilities shall be screened from the first story window(s) of any neighboring dwellings by a solid fence, solid wall, dense hedge, or combination of such features. The hedge, fence or wall must be tall enough to screen the equipment. F. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment 1. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning, heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust and similar equipment, but not elevator shafts, solar panels, wind energy or similar renewable energy devices) over 30 inches in height must be screened from ground-level view at the property line in one of the following ways: (a) A parapet wall; (b) A solid screen, which shall be an integral part of the building?s architectural design; or (c) An equipment setback from roof edges that is at least three feet in depth for each one foot of equipment height. 2. Fire safety access shall be provided. G. Trash receptacles and service areas 1. Trash receptacles and service areas (e.g., recycling containers, grease barrels, medical waste bins) must be screened from view of streets and all abutting lots with a solid wall or opaque fence, with doors or gates, at least six feet in height. 2. Trash receptacles and service areas may be located in parking lot but shall not reduce applicable parking requirements. 3. Trash receptacles and service areas may not be located in the required front or side (street) yard. H. Landscape materials and design Landscape material used to satisfy the screening requirements of 4.5.8 are subject to the regulations of 4.5.9. 4.5.9 Landscape material and design A. Landscaping within required landscaped areas Required landscaped areas must be covered with biodegradable mulch and/or ground cover plants. B. Plant types There are three plant types referred to in this section, and all shall require the use of locallyadapted plants. They include canopy trees, understory trees and shrubs, defined as follows: 1. Canopy trees Large deciduous shade trees with a mature height of 30 feet or greater and a mature spread of 30 feet or greater, with a mature height of 20 feet or greater. 2. Understory trees (a) Small deciduous trees or large deciduous shrubs with a mature height of 10 to 30 feet, except under overhead utilities, where lower heights at maturity may be required; or (b) Trees or large shrubs at least 10 feet tall at maturity that usually have green foliage throughout all seasons of the year. 3. Shrubs Prostrate or upright woody plants, either evergreen or deciduous, with a mature height usually less than 10 feet. Evergreen shrubs usually have green foliage throughout all seasons of the year. C. Required fencing and walls Fencing and walls used for required screening and in transitional yards shall: 1. Be constructed of high quality materials, such as decorative blocks, brick, stone, treated wood, or composite wood-like material complementary to the principal structure; Chain-link fences and barbed wire or concertina wire shall not be utilized for screening purposes; 2. Breaks in the fence or wall may be provided for pedestrian connections to adjacent properties; and 3. The maximum length of a continuous, unbroken and uninterrupted fence or wall plane shall be 100 feet; visual relief shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 100 feet through the use of masonry columns at reasonable intervals. D. Existing trees and vegetation Existing non-invasive trees and shrubs count toward satisfying the landscaping regulations of 4.5 if they are located within the subject area and they comply with the plant height and size requirements of 4.5.9. 1. Tree management plan A tree management plan shall be required prior to the removal or destruction of existing trees that are at least five inches in diameter measured at breast height (DBH), including the following information, except as deemed necessary by the zoning administrator: (a) The location, size, condition and species of all trees which are at least five inches in diameter to be preserved or removed; (b) The location, size and species of all trees to be preserved or removed; (c) Specifications for the removal of trees and protection of trees during construction; (d) Proposed grade changes or other potentially injurious work adjacent to trees designated for preservation with specifications for maintaining ground drainage and aeration around such trees; (e) The location, size and species of all trees to be planted; and (f) Such other information that the zoning administrator deems essential. 2. Tree protection during construction (a) Existing trees specified on the landscape plan to remain on the site shall be protected from vehicular movement and material storage over their root spaces during construction. An undisturbed area with a porous surface shall be reserved around a tree, based on the drip line or as specified by an arborist or landscape architect. (b) A temporary tree protection fence shall be installed along the drip line. 3. Tree removal (a) Diseased trees or trees weakened by age, storm, fire or other injury may be removed in accordance with this 4.5.9.D.3. Trees that are damaging or can be reasonably expected to damage buildings, streets, sidewalks or other infrastructure may be removed, subject to verification of site conditions by the zoning administrator. All other tree removal should be based on a consideration of the following: (1) The effect of the proposed tree removal upon the stabilization of soil, lakes, ponds, streams and rivers; (2) The intended use of the property and feasible alternatives which would preserve existing trees; (3) The existing topography, proposed changes in the topography and proposed landscaping; (4) The hardship imposed or the reasonable use denied to the applicant as a result of permit denial; (5) Historical value of the trees; (6) Good horticultural and forestry practices; (7) The effect of the proposed tree removal on the deadening and absorption of sound; (8) The likelihood that the proposed action will adversely affect the control of flooding or soil erosion; (9) The impact of such action on surrounding property or persons; and (10) The consistency of the proposed action with the purpose of 4.5.1. (b) Trees that are approved by the zoning administrator for removal shall be replaced with new trees or large shrubs on the same property and in the same general location. 4.5.10 Alternative compliance In order to encourage creativity in landscape and screening design and to allow for flexibility in addressing atypical, site-specific development/redevelopment challenges, the zoning administrator is authorized to approve alternative compliance landscape plans subject to the following findings: A. The approved administrative alternate meets the intent of the landscaping regulations; B. The approved administrative alternate complies with the comprehensive plan and adopted city plans; and C. The approved administrative alternate is considered equal to or better than the standard. (10-1-16)

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Chapter 110 ZONING Article VI DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 6.5 Certificates of Appropriateness 6.5.4 Application requirements A. Minor certificate of appropriateness (b) Landscaping features, involving the planting of grass, trees or shrubs, minor grading, walks, low retaining walls, fencing, street furniture, outdoor seating areas, small fountains, and ponds; (10-1-16)

Falls Church City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 44 VEGETATION ARTICLE II. TREES AND SHRUBS DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 44-24. Plantings along streets and public use easements. (a) The planting, pruning or other treatment of trees upon the streets and public use easements shall be under the direction of the arborist. No tree upon any street or public use easement in the city shall be destroyed, cut down or otherwise removed without the consent of the arborist. No trees or plants of any kind shall be planted upon any street, public use easement or public property except with the consent of the arborist. (b) No trees shall be planted at public expense upon private property unless a public use easement has been granted; except, that, with the consent of the owner, trees may be planted upon the line between any street and the abutting private property, and trees may be planted in connection with public works projects which have disturbed private property and where the city has easements, on condition that the planting, pruning, removal or other treatment of the trees so planted shall be under the control of the arborist. (c) It shall be unlawful to girdle, break, bend, wound, tack signs or notices upon or, in any manner, injure any tree planted upon any public use easement or street or on the line within the corporate limits, except with the approval of the arborist. (Code 1982, ? 35-6; Ord. No. 811) Cross reference? Streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 36.

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Chapter 44 VEGETATION ARTICLE II. TREES AND SHRUBS DIVISION 5. TREE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND BOND Sec. 44-137. Replacement cost of protected trees. The replacement cost of the protected trees shall be fixed at the time the agreement is executed and shall be based upon the most recent Guide for Plant Appraisal prepared by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. In fixing the replacement cost of any existing tree, the city shall use the cost of a specimen tree of similar kind which is available from a nursery in the region and which is closest in trunk diameter to the existing tree. The replacement cost shall include the nursery's cost to install and guarantee the replacement tree for one year. The cost of the measures required for the protection of the trees shall also be fixed as of the time the agreement is executed and shall be based upon the standards for protective measures as set out in the most recent Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook (handbook), prepared by the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, chapter 3, STD and SPEC 3.38. Protective measures may include those items set out in the handbook, as well as fertilization, disease and insect treatments and pruning. (Code 1982, ? 35-15(a)(1); Ord. No. 811; Ord. No. 953; Ord. No. 1042, 3-28-1983; Ord. No. 1236, 9-13-1988; Ord. No. 1659, 10-25-1999) Sec. 44-138. Other forms of security allowed. In the event the amount of the bond is fixed in excess of $2,000.00, a surety bond, letter of credit, certified check or other similar forms may be provided in lieu of a cash bond for the amount in excess of $2,000.00, if the particular form is approved by the city attorney. (Code 1982, ? 35-15(a)(2); Ord. No. 811; Ord. No. 953; Ord. No. 1042, 3-28-1983; Ord. No. 1236, 9-13-1988; Ord. No. 1659, 10-25-1999) Sec. 44-139. Procedure for administration of bond and terms of bond. (a) The agreement and the plan shall describe the kind of measures to be taken and the materials to be used to protect the trees from the stress of construction. The owner or the agent of the owner shall notify the city arborist in writing at least three days prior to the installation of the protective measures. The arborist shall then inspect the measures after they are installed to ensure they meet the requirements set out in the agreement. The arborist shall notify the owner or the owner's agent in writing when the inspection is complete as to whether or not compliance has been achieved. No construction activities, which include, but are not limited to, the placement of heavy equipment on the site, excavations, earth movement, or erection of any structures, shall be done by the owner or the agent of the owner until the arborist has determined that the measures have been installed according to the agreement. These measures shall remain in place and shall not be modified until all construction on the real estate covered by the agreement is completed. The arborist shall inspect the area for compliance from time to time. The agreement may be amended only by a written instrument and only upon the consent of the arborist. (b) The owner or the agent of the owner shall notify the arborist in writing when all construction on the real estate covered by the agreement is completed. The arborist shall then inspect the area and, upon determining that all construction in that area is completed, the arborist shall notify the owner or the owner's agent in writing that the protective measures may be removed. No additional construction shall take place on the real estate subject to the agreement after the protective measures have been removed unless the written approval of the arborist is obtained. Approval shall be given upon a determination that the construction will not damage the protected trees. The arborist shall also inspect the trees at this time to determine what damage, if any, has been caused by the stress of construction, as that term is defined in the handbook in the subsection entitled Stresses of Construction. The arborist shall also notify the owner or the owner's agent in writing if any trees must be repaired or replaced because of damage caused by the stress of the construction or shall refund half of the bond if no repairs or replacements are needed. Upon notification by the arborist that repairs or replacements are to be made, the owner or the agent of the owner shall make the required repairs and replacements and shall notify the arborist when the repairs and replacements are complete. The arborist shall inspect the repairs and replacement and shall notify the owner when it is determined that the required repairs and replacements have been adequately performed. One-half of the bond shall then be refunded. (c) The remaining one-half of the bond shall be held for a period of two years from the date of the arborist's notification to the owner that the required repairs or replacement have been completed. The purpose of retaining this portion of the bond is to ensure trees which are damaged by construction, but where the injury becomes apparent only after construction is completed, will be repaired or replaced. At the end of this two-year period, the owner or the owner's agent may apply to the city arborist in writing for a discharge of the unexpended or unobligated portion of such bond. If the protected trees have survived in good health based upon the guidelines set out in the handbook in the section entitled Tree Preservation and Protection, the arborist shall release the bond within 30 days of receipt of the application. The bond shall not be discharged until all required repairs and replacements have been made. (Code 1982, ? 35-15(b)?(d); Ord. No. 811; Ord. No. 953; Ord. No. 1042, 3-28-1983; Ord. No. 1236, 9-13-1988; Ord. No. 1659, 10-25-1999) Sec. 44-140. Refusal to comply. If the owner or the owner's agent refuses to comply with the requirements of the arborist as made pursuant to section 44-139(a), the city may, at its option, have the work performed by others or by its own forces. In either case, all costs incurred by the city shall be reimbursed from the bond or other funds being held. In the event the owner or such owner's agent has during the two-year period, sold all or a portion of the real estate subject to the agreement, the original owner or the agent of such owner shall continue to be responsible for all measures required by the agreement and for all trees in open space including those located in common areas and on individual fee-simple lots. The original owner or his agent or the purchaser as the case may be shall take the measures, and repair or replace trees as required by the arborist. If the new owner of a single-family residential property refuses to permit the original owner or the arborist to make the required protective measures, inspections, repairs, or replacements, the original owner shall be considered as having complied with this section. (Code 1982, ? 35-15(e); Ord. No. 811; Ord. No. 953; Ord. No. 1042, 3-28-1983; Ord. No. 1236, 9-13-1988; Ord. No. 1659, 10-25-1999) Sec. 44-141. Failure to comply with plan. If the city arborist determines that the permit holder has failed to comply with the plan, the city arborist shall immediately serve upon the permit holder a notice to comply which shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the address specified by the permit holder in his permit application. Such notice shall set forth specifically the measures needed to come into compliance with such plan and shall specify the time within which such measures shall be completed. If the permit holder fails to comply within the time specified, such permit holder may be subject to revocation of the permit and the cash bond may be used by the city at the direction of the city arborist to correct the noted deficiencies; furthermore, such permit holder could be deemed to be in violation of this division and upon conviction could be subject to the penalties provided by this article. (Code 1982, ? 35-16; Ord. No. 811) Sec. 44-142. Exceptions; waiver. (a) In the event that any tree shall be determined to be in a hazardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public health, welfare or safety, and require immediate removal without delay, verbal authorization may be given by the arborist and the tree removed without obtaining a permit as herein required. (b) During the period of an emergency, such as a tornado, ice storm, flood or any other act of nature, the requirements of this division may be waived by the city manager or the city manager's designee. (Code 1982, ? 35-17; Ord. No. 811) Sec. 44-143. Replacement of destroyed trees destroyed. When trees are destroyed in violation of this division, replacement trees shall be required, unless exemption is granted by the arborist. The size, species and quantity of these replacements shall be determined by the arborist based on the value of the trees removed as calculated by the latest formula published by the International Society of Arboriculture. (Code 1982, ? 35-18; Ord. No. 811)

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Chapter 48 ZONING ARTICLE V. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS DIVISION 8. LANDSCAPING Sec. 48-1184. Design criteria. (a) Preparation. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect, landscape designer, certified arborist or Virginia Certified Nurseryman (VCN). (1) Vegetation should be chosen from the Recommended List of Trees and Shrubs to Plant in the City of Falls Church. The applicant may propose the use of vegetation or designs that fulfill the intent of this section, with the approval of the city arborist. (2) Required vegetation in screening landscape planting strips, landscaping in interior parking lot areas and buffers shall be distributed over their entire lengths and widths. (3) Vegetation may be arranged symmetrically (formal) or asymmetrically (informal) and shall be grouped to form plant clusters. Informal groupings that reflect the natural character of the region are encouraged. (b) Diversity and variety. To increase the diversity of the age and species in the urban forest, consideration shall be given to save mature trees and to plant trees on sites where the tree population is over maturing. Also, to allow for a variety of interest in form, color and height to reduce the opportunity for pest and disease population increase, the following chart shall be used to select the appropriate number of species: Plant Diversity Chart Number of Plant Materials / Min. Number of Species / Max. of any one Species (%) - 0 - 5 / 1 / 100 - 6 - 15 / 2 / 50 -16 - 30 / 3 / 40 - 31 - 50 / 4 / 30 - 50+ / 6 / 20 (c) Location, dimension and spacing. The location, dimension and spacing of required plantings shall be adequate for their proper growth and maintenance, taking into consideration the sizes of such plantings at maturity and the present and future environmental requirements, such as wind, soil, moisture and sunlight. (d) City parkland or other ecologically sensitive areas. Where the required plantings abut city parkland or other ecologically sensitive areas, vegetation shall be noninvasive and be selected from indigenous trees, shrubs and perennials. This is to restrict the introduction of invasive plant species; vegetation shall be determined by the city arborist. (e) Foundation plantings. To soften the edge of the building in the landscape, a five-foot-wide planting area may be required in instances where the proposed building is not abutting the public right-of-way, sidewalks or parking lot. Vegetation should achieve a minimum of 3? feet to five feet in height. (f) Street trees. Street trees shall be required when they abut or lie within a proposed subdivision or development and/or redevelopment along all proposed public and private streets. (1) Where there is no public right-of-way, a perpetual easement for street tree planting and maintenance may be requested of the developer and recorded on the development plan. (2) Trees placed in the public right-of-way shall become the responsibility of the city to maintain and replace. (3) Tree canopy coverage provided by street trees planted in conjunction with residentially zoned R1-A or R1-B lots may be credited towards the lot's minimum canopy coverage requirements. (g) Off-street parking structures. Off-street parking structures shall conform to all applicable provisions of article V, division 6 of this chapter, pertaining to yard requirements. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained in all yards. Suitable facades shall be provided as part of the structure. Landscaping requirements shall not apply to parking spaces within such structures. A wall at least 3? feet in height shall surround any parking which is on top of a structure, and suitable plantings shall be provided to buffer the view of such parking from nearby properties and rights-of-way. (h) Landscape borders. All landscaped areas adjacent to any vehicular travel way, parking space or other vehicular use area shall be bordered by a six-inch concrete header curb. Wheel stops or other appropriate devices may be substituted when the department of public works determines that such alternative devices are needed for drainage purposes. (i) Sight distance for landscaping adjacent to points of access. Plantings shall be selected and located so they do not contribute to conditions that may be hazardous to public safety. Such locations include, but are not limited to, public street rights-of-way, underground and aboveground utilities. (j) Accessway interacting with public right-of way. When an accessway intersects a public right-of-way, all landscaping within the triangular areas described in this subsection shall provide unobstructed horizontal visibility between three feet and six feet above pavement level. Tree trunks may be permitted in these areas provided they do not constitute a traffic hazard. The triangular areas referred to in this subsection are formed by each side of the accessway and public right-of-way line, with each side being ten feet in length from the point of intersection, and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two other sides. (k) Landscaping adjustments after installation. In the event that the landscaping materials approved by the planning commission cannot be installed due to unavailability, or if the installed varieties fail, substitute materials may be installed, provided they are approved by the city arborist. (l) Exceptions. The planning commission may waive or modify the requirements of this section where adjacent properties are developed under a unified site plan or where the strict interpretation of these provisions would reduce the usable area of a site to a point that would preclude a reasonable use. In such instances, special landscaping and/or architectural techniques may be required in lieu of the requirements of this subsection. The planning commission may also attach conditions to any such waiver or modification to ensure that the results of the waiver of modification shall be in accord with the purposes and intent of this subsection. (Code 1982, ? 38-30(f); Ord. No. 1766, 9-13-2004)

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Chapter 48 ZONING ARTICLE V. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS DIVISION 8. LANDSCAPING Sec. 48-1185. Bonding, installation, specifications and maintenance of vegetation. The following shall apply to all vegetation or transplanted vegetation as required under this section. All vegetation shall meet the minimum standards for health, form, and root condition, as outlined in the latest edition of American Standard for Nursery Stock, published by the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). (1) Installation under inspection of city arborist. Installation and bonding requirements of vegetation shall be regulated pursuant to section 48-1143. All installation of the vegetation shall be carried out under the inspection of the city arborist. Installation may be spot checked by the city arborist. Vegetation and Min. Size Chart Type of Vegetation / Min. Size at Planting / Size at Maturity - Shade tree / 2 - 2 1/2" caliper / ;gt;40' - Understory tree / 2 - 2 1/2" caliper / ;lt;40' - Evergreen tree / 6' / 12 - 20' - Large shrub / 24" / ;gt;5' - Small shrub /24" / ;gt;3 1/2' (2) Vegetation substitutions. Due to seasonal planting issues or a lack of plant availability, approved landscape plans may require minor revisions. Minor revisions to planting plans may be approved by the city arborist, if there is no reduction in the quantity or significant change in size or location of vegetation and the new vegetation has the same general design characteristics (approved species, mature height, crown spread) as the vegetation being replaced. (3) Responsibility of property owner for maintenance. It shall be the ultimate responsibility of successive property owners to ensure that the required vegetation is properly maintained in compliance with the approved site plan in perpetuity. Dead or diseased plant material shall be removed or treated promptly by the property owner and replaced within 180 days. (4) Maintenance guidelines. Maintenance guidelines for the plantings are encouraged, to be published by the planting plan designer, to be used by grounds maintenance personnel to ensure that the design's buffering and screening concepts are continued. The City of Falls Church Landscape Maintenance Guidelines shall be adhered to at a minimum and shall be shown on all landscape plans. (5) Safety. All sight triangles shall remain clear, and any plant material that could endanger safety, such as, unstable limbs shall be removed and the plant material replaced, if necessary. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain all plantings and architectural elements to ensure a safe environment. (6) Plan approval. Plans submitted only for landscaping additions or deductions shall be considered by the planning commission following recommendations from the city arborist and the architectural advisory board, as part of the site plan process. Applicants are required to consult with the city arborist in advance of plan preparation in order to determine what trees, shrubs and other landscape materials are preferred. (7) Review of landscaping guidelines, planting design, materials. Specific landscaping guidelines, planting design, and materials shall be reviewed by the city arborist and by the planning commission during the site plan review process and shall be in accordance with the guidelines established by the city. (8) Vegetation installed prior to occupancy; exception. All vegetation required by this section, except vegetation on single-family residential lots as detailed in section 48-1180, must be installed prior to the occupancy of the site. Where compliance with this regulation is not possible because of seasonal planting limitations, the city arborist shall grant an appropriate delay. (Code 1982, ? 38-30(g); Ord. No. 1766, 9-13-2004)

Farmville Town Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 27 TREES AND SHRUBS Sec. 27-11.Adjacent landowner responsibility. No person shall plant, remove, or disturb any tree on or within any town street rights-of-way, park or other public place without first obtaining permission from the town. (Ord. No. 102, 6-15-2006)

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Chapter 27 TREES AND SHRUBS Sec. 27-9. Tree planting, maintenance, and removal. (a) The town shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees shrubs and other plants within the lines of streets, alleys, avenues, lanes and public property as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty or public property. It shall be unlawful for any person to tie any animal or bicycle to any tree or shrub or to any structure erected for the protection of the same on public property. The town may remove or cause or order to be removed any tree, shrub, or part thereof which constitutes a threat to public health or safety or which is injurious to public property, public buildings, sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines, or other public improvements, or is affected with an injurious fungus, insect, or other pest. This section does not prohibit the planting of street trees by adjacent property owners provided that the selection and location of said trees is in accordance with this chapter. (b) The tree board may develop a list of desirable tree species for planting along streets in three (3) sizes: small, medium and large. A list of undesirable tree species may be developed as well. Such lists are not all inclusive and other species or cultivars may be taken into consideration by the town horticulturist as seems reasonable. This list would be available for the general public in assisting with landscaping of private property. (c) No street trees other than those listed as small trees may be planted under or within ten (10) lateral feet of an overhead utility wire, or over or within five (5) lateral feet of an underground utility line (water, sewer, gas, transmission, etc.) (d) It shall be discouraged as a normal practice for any person, firm or town department to top a tree on public property. Exceptions to this would be for instance; trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, certain trees under utility wires, or other obstructions where normal pruning practices are impractical and shall be exempted from this chapter. (Ord. No. 102, 6-15-2006)

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Chapter 8 CEMETERIES Sec. 8-20. Permit for planting or removal of plants, shrubbery or trees; installing monuments or markers in any lot. No person shall plant or remove any plants, shrubbery, or trees, or install any monument or marker in any lot in Westview Cemetery without first securing a permit from the town manager or his authorized representative to do so. Such permit shall be in writing and in such form as may be prescribed by the town manager. After such plants, shrubbery or trees have been planted or removed, the permit shall be surrendered to the town office and canceled. (Code 1973, ? 8-17) Cross reference? Licenses and permits, Ch. 14; trees and shrubs, Ch. 27.

Franklin City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 10. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION Article I. In General Sec. 10-5.5. Visibility of fire hydrants. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to plant any trees, shrubs or flowers or erect any structures within a radius of five feet from any City fire hydrant or between a fire hydrant and a public sidewalk or street. (b) There is excepted from the prohibition of this section grass or ground cover not exceeding 12 inches in height. [Ord. of 9-22-1997(1)]

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Chapter 29 VEGETATION Article III. Beautification Commission Sec. 29-63. Appointment of members of Franklin Beautification Commission. (a) The Franklin Beautification Commission shall be composed of nine members who shall be residents of the City and who shall be appointed by City Council for staggered terms of four years. Members whose terms have expired shall hold office until their successors have been appointed. Vacancies occurring on the Commission otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the unexpired terms by appointment of City Council. (b) To the extent that such persons are available, members shall consist of landscape architects, landscape designers, arborists, gardeners and other persons interested in the appearance of the City, its streets, sidewalks, parks and other public places. [Ord. No. 217, 3-26-1984; amended by Ord. of 7-12-1999; Ord. No. 2003-9, 6-9-2003] Sec. 29-64. Officers; quorum. The members of the Beautification Commission shall elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. [Ord. No. 217, 3-26-1984] Sec. 29-65. Advice; recommendations. The Beautification Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the City Manager regarding the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees, shrubs, bushes and all other vegetation in parks, along streets, and in all other public places in the City. [Ord. No. 217, 3-26-1984]

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Chapter 29 VEGETATION Article III. Beautification Commission Sec. 29-66. Permit ? required for planting. It shall be unlawful for any person to plant any tree, shrub or bush in any public park, along streets, and any other publicly owned property without first having obtained a written permit therefor from the City Manager's office and without in all respects complying with the conditions and terms of such permit. Such permit shall set forth the variety of tree, shrub or bush and the location where the same may be planted. [Ord. No. 217, 3-26-1984]

Fredericksburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 66. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places ARTICLE VI. Trees Sec. 66-222. Planting of trees, shrubs, and vegetation on City property ? Permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person other than the City Manager or his designee to plant, trim, or prune any tree, shrub, or other vegetation on, or to remove any tree, shrub, or other vegetation from, any dedicated City street, alley, park, or other property owned or controlled by the City without first obtaining the written permission of the City Manager or his designee; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the trimming or cutting of grass in the public right-of-way. For purposes of this article, the term "city-owned property" shall mean any lands owned by the City within the City except for property under the jurisdiction and control of the School Board. Any tree, shrub, or other vegetation planted in violation of this section shall be subject to removal by the City. [Ord. No. 04-08, 4-27-2004]

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Chapter 66. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places ARTICLE VI. Trees Sec. 66-223. Same ? Permitted species. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to plant any tree, shrub, or other vegetation on City-owned property unless it is shown on the current list of approved species developed and maintained by the City Manager. Any tree, shrub, or vegetation planted in violation of this section shall be subject to removal by the City. B. The City Manager or his designee may plant trees, shrubs, and vegetation not shown on the list of approved species in public parks only. [Ord. No. 04-08, 4-27-2004]

Fredericksburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 66. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places ARTICLE VI. Trees Sec. 66-226. Planting and care of public trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. A. The City Manager shall be responsible for the planting, trimming, removal, and care of all trees, shrubs, plants, and other vegetation on City-owned property. He is hereby authorized to trim, prune, spray, fertilize, water, cultivate, maintain, plant, and remove any trees, shrubs, and other vegetation in accordance with the provisions of this article. B. The City Manager is hereby directed to plant, prune, maintain and relocate trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets and public parks in accordance with the master tree plan to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. C. The City Manager shall provide a written report on the tree program to the City Council on an annual basis, specifying the number and location of trees that have been planted and removed on City-owned property. D. When a tree is removed, it shall be the City's policy to plant a replacement tree in the same general area, consistent with specified standards; except when a replacement tree is determined by the City staff to be infeasible or inappropriate. E. The City shall not, as a general practice, top any tree on City-owned property. For purposes of this section, "top" shall mean to cut back severely the limbs of any tree within its crown so as to remove the normal canopy of the tree and to disfigure it. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes or trees located under utility wires or other obstructions, where other pruning practices are impractical, may be topped at the direction of the City Manager or his designee. F. Stumps of trees located along City streets and in City parks shall generally be removed below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump does not project above the surface of the ground. [Ord. No. 04-08, 4-27-2004] Sec. 66-227. Removal of trees. The City Manager shall not remove or permit the removal of any tree, shrub, or other vegetation from any City-owned property unless he or his designee has determined that such tree, shrub, or vegetation is: A. Diseased; B. Infected with injurious insects or pests; C. Obstructing or endangering existing or proposed public improvements or the traveling public; D. Dead or unsightly; or E. A species not permitted under the City's master tree plan. [Ord. No. 04-08, 4-27-2004] Sec. 66-228. Pruning, trimming and removal of trees by public service corporations. A. Except as otherwise provided by law or a franchise granted by the City, any public service or utility corporation desiring to cut, trim, or remove trees, shrubs, or other vegetation from City-owned property shall submit a written plan to the City Manager for review and approval. B. The City Manager or his designee shall, upon receipt of such application, issue a utility permit therefor if it appears to that such cutting, trimming, or removal is necessary for the protection of life or property and is consistent with the provisions of this article. Such cutting, trimming, or removal shall be done properly and at the expense of such public service corporation. [Ord. No. 04-08, 4-27-2004]

Fredericksburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 72. Unified Development Ordinance [HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Fredericksburg 10-8-2013 by Ord. No. 13-16; recodified 12-12-2013. Amendments noted where applicable.] SECTION 72-55. Landscaping Sec. 72-55.6. Trees. A. Street trees. Street trees shall be required for all development in the City, in accordance with the following standards: (1) Where required. Street trees shall be required on both sides of all streets in the City except alleys and around temporary turnarounds. (2) Location. Trees shall be evenly spaced, aligned along the right-of-way frontage within 15 feet of the edge of the roadway pavement, and placed between the edge of the roadway pavement and any sidewalk or trail. (3) Type. All trees must be on the City of Fredericksburg's approved street tree list or be approved by the City Arborist. All plantings must be in accordance with ANSI A300 Part 6. Existing mature, healthy trees located within the streetscape buffer shall be preserved and maintained as part of the overall landscaping plan for the development. (4) Configuration. (a) Single street trees shall be canopy trees except when beneath overhead utilities, where understory trees shall be used. Refer to the City of Fredericksburg's Approved Street Tree List for a list of trees to be planted under power lines. (b) No single genus shall constitute more than 20% of the number of trees to be planted. (c) Understory trees shall be spaced a maximum average of 20 feet on-center. (d) Canopy trees shall be spaced a maximum average of 40 feet on-center. (5) Deviations. Deviations from the standards may be proposed in accordance with the standards in ? 72-55.7, Alternative landscape plan, or by the City's Arborist. B. Specimen tree protection. (1) Applicability. (a) General. [1] Existing mature, healthy trees located within the streetscape buffer shall be preserved and maintained as part of the overall landscaping plan for the development. Every development, except that exempted in accordance with ? 72-55.6B(1)(b), Exemptions, shall be required to protect specimen trees in accordance with this section. [2] A specimen tree is notable by virtue of its outstanding size and quality for its particular species. An existing canopy tree is considered notable when it achieves a diameter at breast height of 32 inches or more and any understory tree is considered notable when it achieves a diameter at beast height of nine inches or more. Species not native to Virginia shall not be eligible for consideration as specimen trees. (b) Exemptions. The following developments shall be exempt from these standards: [1] Those located within the C-D District; and [2] Existing single-family detached residential dwellings on lots of record established prior to October 8, 2013. (c) Invasives not considered specimen trees. Regardless of the diameter at breast height (DBH), any tree listed on the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation's Invasive Alien Plant Species List shall not be considered a specimen tree for purposes of this chapter. (2) Depiction on landscaping or development plan. The location, species, and size of all specimen trees to be retained in accordance with this section shall be depicted on the proposed development plan associated with the development. (3) General requirement. No specimen tree shall be removed during the development process, except in accordance with ? 72-55.6B(4), Removal of a specimen tree. In addition, all specimen trees shall have the following protections, whether located on public or private land: (a) Cutting, removal, or harm prohibited. Specimen trees shall not be cut, removed, pushed over, killed, or otherwise harmed. (b) Paving or soil compaction prohibited. The area within the dripline of any specimen tree shall not be subject to paving or soil compaction. (4) Removal of a specimen tree. Specimen trees may be trimmed, or cut if the landowner demonstrates to the City Arborist one of the following conditions: (a) Removal of a healthy specimen tree. A specimen tree is in healthy condition, and all of the following standards are met: [1] The landowner is otherwise in compliance with this section; [2] The specimen tree prevents development of a lot platted prior to October 8, 2013, in a way that limits building area to less than otherwise allowed, or hinders compliance with the standards in Article 72-3, Zoning Districts; Article 72-4, Use Standards; or Article 72-5, Development Standards; and [3] Mitigation is provided in accordance with ? 72-55.6B(5), Replacement/mitigation of specimen trees. (b) Removal of a severely diseased, high-risk, damaged, or dying specimen tree. A specimen tree is certified by an arborist or other qualified professional as severely diseased, high risk, damaged by an act of God, or dying. Removal of a severely diseased, high risk, or dying specimen tree shall not require mitigation in accordance with ? 72-55.6B(5), Replacement/mitigation of specimen trees. (c) Trimming, cutting or removal is otherwise necessary. This chapter's prohibition of the trimming, cutting or removal of a specimen tree shall not apply: [1] To work performed on federal or state property; [2] To emergency work performed to protect life, limb or property; [3] Routine installation, maintenance or repair of cable and wires used to provide cable television, electric, gas or telephone service; [4] To activities having only minor effects upon trees, such as home gardening and landscaping of individual homes; or [5] To commercial silvicultural or horticultural activities. (5) Replacement/mitigation of specimen trees. Any person who is determined to be responsible for the unauthorized destruction or removal of a specimen tree shall be required to implement, and to bear the cost of, the following measures: (a) Replacement trees required. Each healthy specimen tree removed or destroyed shall be replaced with replacement trees, each measuring no less than two inches in DBH by American Nurseryman Standard. Replacement trees shall be provided at a rate necessary to result in a cumulative total of replacement tree inches meeting or exceeding the DBH of the specimen tree removed. The replacement trees shall be replanted within 12 months of the removal or destruction of the specimen tree. (b) Location of replacement trees. Replacement trees shall be either planted on the parcel of land from which the specimen tree was removed if sufficient space is available, or placed on nearby property in accordance with ? 72-55.7, Alternative landscape plan. C. Tree protection during construction. (1) Owner's responsibility. At all times prior to completion of development, barriers shall be installed to protect existing and newly installed vegetation from damage, in accordance with ANSI standard A300 Part 5, Management of Trees and Shrubs During Site Planning, Site Development, and Construction (revised 2012). Except for driveway access points, sidewalks, curb, and gutter, no paving shall occur within a tree save area except as may be specifically authorized within an approved alternative landscaping plan. (2) Tree protection fencing. (a) Where required. Specimen trees and other existing trees for which a developer is receiving credit towards landscaping requirements in accordance with ? 72-55.6D, Tree preservation incentives, shall be fenced with a sturdy and visible fence. The fence shall be installed prior to commencement of any land disturbing activity and shall be maintained in place at all times until completion of development. Fencing shall be erected no closer than one linear foot to a tree's dripline. The Zoning Administrator shall consider the existing site conditions in determining whether the location of tree protection fencing meets the requirements of this subsection. The area located inside tree protection fencing is referred to as the "tree save area". (b) Inspection. All tree protection measures shall be inspected and approved by the Zoning Administrator as being compliant with the requirements of this subsection, prior to commencement of any land disturbing activities. (c) When required. No construction, grading, equipment or material storage, or any other activity shall be allowed within any tree save area. (3) Encroachments into tree save areas. Encroachments into specimen tree save areas shall occur only when no other alternative exists. If such an encroachment is anticipated, the developer shall notify the Zoning Administrator and shall refrain from any such encroachment for a period of 48 hours following the notification, to allow the Zoning Administrator an opportunity to confer with the developer and inspect the site. Thereafter, if the developer proceeds with the encroachment, the following preventive measures shall be employed: (a) Soil compaction. To help prevent compaction due to construction traffic or materials delivery through a tree save area, the area must first be mulched with a minimum four inch layer of wood chips. Under no circumstances shall equipment or materials be stored within a tree save area. (b) Fill. No fill shall be placed within a specimen tree save area without adequate venting to allow air and water to reach the roots. (c) Chemical contamination. Trees located within a specimen tree save area shall be protected from chemical contamination from liquids or other materials, including but not limited to paint, chemical solvents, gasoline, oil, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, concrete spoils, or rinse water from vehicle cleaning, including rinsing of concrete truck tanks and chutes. D. Tree preservation incentives. (1) Tree preservation credits. In order to encourage the preservation of as many trees as practical on a development site, credit towards the minimum landscaping requirements shall be applied to all existing trees retained on a site that comply with the credit standards of this subsection and are not specimen trees. Credits shall be granted in accordance with the following standards: (a) Standards. Existing healthy, well-formed canopy and understory trees shall be credited toward the minimum landscaping requirements in this section, provided: [1] The vegetation to be credited shall meet the minimum size standards in this chapter; [2] The vegetation to be credited conforms with all species requirements and does not include noxious or invasive weeds or other nuisance vegetation; [3] The vegetation to be credited is protected before and during development by tree protection fencing or other methods approved by the Zoning Administrator prior to the start of any land-disturbing activities; and [4] The location of the existing vegetation contributes to the screening or buffering functions of the landscaping. (b) Credit amount. As an incentive for retention of existing trees, existing trees meeting the standards in Subsection D(1)(a) above that are retained during and after development shall be credited towards the minimum landscaping requirements in this chapter at a rate of 1.25 times the tree's actual caliper or diameter at breast height. (2) Reduction in the minimum number of required parking spaces. Up to a 5% reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces required on a development site shall be allowed, if the reduction of pavement will preserve the root zones of existing, healthy specimen trees. The specific amount of reduction will be determined by the Zoning Administrator after taking into consideration any unique site conditions and the impact of the reduction on parking needs for the use, and must be agreed upon by both the applicant and the Zoning Administrator. Alternative paving materials (see ? 72-53.3G, Alternative materials) may be required by the Zoning Administrator in cases where required parking areas encroach upon root zones.

Harrisonburg City Code View whole ordinance
Title 9 PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS CHAPTER 6. PUBLIC TREE ORDINANCE Sec. 9-6-7. Public tree care. (a) The city shall use established standards to plant and care for public trees, such as: ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) standards, Virginia Cooperative Extension Service publications, and ANSI A-300. (b) Permits must be requested and obtained from the public tree advisory board before: (1) Removal of any public trees by the city or private property owners or others; (2) Planting of any public tree by any private property owner or others; or (3) Pruning of any public tree by any private property owner or others. (c) Established standards shall be followed for work as cited above to ensure quality care of public trees. (d) In the event of an emergency, such as a fallen tree or other condition requiring the immediate removal of a public tree, the tree may be removed without complying with the provisions of subsection (b) above. An "emergency" shall include, but not limited to: trees posing an immediate danger to public safety, trees causing outage of utility services, etc. (e) When the city removes a tree, it shall be city policy to plant an appropriate replacement somewhere in the general area, which may include offering a replacement to a private property owner for planting on private property where replacement on public property is not practical. (f) Applications for permits required by the provisions of this chapter shall be made at the office of the department of planning and community development, not less than thirty (30) days in advance of the time the work is desired to be done. (Ord. of 12-14-04)

Hopewell City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 18 Garbage, Refuse & Weeds ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec 18-2. Nuisances (a) Any weeds, grass, or other foreign vegetation growth upon any property within the city which is detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of the city, are hereby declared a nuisance. (b) Any weeds, shrubs, grass, or other vegetation growth upon any property within the city which is in excess of fourteen (14) inches in height are hereby declared a nuisance. This subsection shall not apply to wooded areas of land in their natural state. ? Any hedge, shrub, tree or other vegetation, the limbs, branches or other parts of which overhang, extend or protrude into any street, sidewalk or public alley in a manner which obstructs or impedes the safe and orderly movement of persons or vehicles thereon or, in the case of trees, when the dead limbs or branches thereof are likely to fall into or across such street, sidewalk or public alley, thereby endangering such persons or vehicles, or which would cause a traffic hazard as described in Article XVIII-A-10-c of the zoning ordinance are hereby declared a nuisance. (d) Any grass, weeds, or other vegetable matter growing on any sidewalk, or between any sidewalk and the paved surface of the street, are hereby declared a nuisance and it shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of any land or premises abutting upon such sidewalks to keep such grass, weeds, and other vegetable matter cut at all times to prevent such space from becoming unsightly or offensive, or from constituting a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city. ? (h) Subsections (a) ? ? shall not apply to wooded areas of land in their natural state. State law references: Authority for above section, Code of Virginia, ?15.2-901 and ?15.2-1115.

Hopewell City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 33 Streets & Sidewalks Article I In General Sec. 33-20. Planting trees in or near streets or sidewalks. No person shall plant any shade trees in the streets or sidewalks of the city without the previous consent of the city manager, who shall designate the proper line for the same. No North Carolina poplar, Lombardy poplar or cottonwood tree shall be planted in the streets or alleys of the city nor within ten (10) feet of the lines of the same. Neglect or refusal to remove trees planted contrary to this section, when ordered to do so by the city manager, shall be cause for issuance of a warrant for having the trees removed by the city, and the person planting the trees shall pay the cost for the removal of same.

Lexington City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 380. Trees [HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lexington 4-20-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-03 (Ch. 25.1 of the 1970 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.] Sec. 380-3. Policies regarding trees. It shall be the policy of the City to: A. Recognize that trees are a vital part of the urban infrastructure. B. Promote the planting of site-appropriate trees along City streets. C. Plant trees in "pocket parks" in the downtown area to preserve views and reduce conflicts between buildings and trees. D. Properly plant and maintain trees to promote their longevity and safety. E. Conduct a consistent and adequate program for maintaining and preserving trees. F. Promote the involvement of both the public and private sectors in maintaining the health of the "community forest" of the City. G. Identify and/or accept nominations for community trees located on private property, provide appropriate documentation of any such trees and provide for continuing protection of the same upon transfer of ownership of the property.

Lynchburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 38 TREES AND VEGETATION ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 38-10. Planting by city on application of lot owner. On the written application of any lot owner, desiring to have trees planted in the treelawn adjacent to his lot, and agreeing to pay the actual cost thereof, the urban forester may comply with such application, if the conditions are found to be favorable, and the convenient use of the street will not be affected thereby. (Code 1959, ? 23.1-10; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99)

Lynchburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 38 TREES AND VEGETATION ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 38-6. Placing materials on public property. No person shall deposit, place, store or maintain upon any public place of the city, any stone, brick, sand, concrete or other materials which may impede the free passage of water, air and fertilizer to the roots of any tree growing thereon, except by written permit of the urban forester. (Code 1959, ? 23.1-6; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99) Sec. 38-7. Improper planting. Whenever any tree shall be planted or set out in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, it shall be lawful for the urban forester to remove or cause removal of said trees; and the cost thereof shall be recoverable from the person(s) responsible for such planting. (Code 1959, ? 23.1-7; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99) Sec. 38-8. Removal, replanting, and replacement. (a) If conditions prevent planting on treelawns, this requirement can be satisfied if any equivalent number of trees of an accepted species and size are planted on neighboring public or private property, so as to create a tree-lined street effect. (b) No person shall remove a tree from the treelawn for the purpose of construction, or for any other reason, without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the urban forester, and without replacing the removed tree or trees in accordance with the adopted arboricultural specifications. Such replacement shall meet the standards of size, species and placement as provided for in a permit issued by the urban forester. The person or property owner shall bear the cost of removal and replacement of all trees removed. (Code 1959, ? 23.1-8; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99) Sec. 38-9. Planting in rights-of-way. It shall be unlawful for any person to plant or cultivate any plants, trees, shrubs or other landscaping materials within a public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit therefor from the urban forester. (Code 1959, ? 23.1-9; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99)

Lynchburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 38 TREES AND VEGETATION ARTICLE III. PERMITS Sec. 38-40. Same?Planting. The application for a permit to plant a tree under the provisions of this chapter shall state the number of trees to be set out; the location, grade, species, cultivar or variety of each tree; the method of planting; and such other information as the urban forester shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued. (Code 1959, ? 23.1-16; Ord. of 5-23-78; Ord. No. O-99-254, 11-23-99)

Manassas City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 122 VEGETATION ARTICLE II. TREE CONSERVATION DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 122-34. Planting trees on city property; planting water-seeking trees on private property. (a) No person, other than a city employee acting in the scope of his duties, shall plant any tree on city property, including but not limited to the streets and sidewalks of the city, without the prior written consent of the city. (b) The following genera and species of trees are hereby deemed water-seeking and, after December 15, 2001, may not be planted on private property within ten feet of any water, storm sewer, or sanitary sewer easement: Genus Salix (willow), Genus Populus (poplar), Genus Ulmus (elm), Species Acer saccharinum (silver maple), Species Acer rubrum (red maple). (c) If the person planting the tree neglects or refuses to remove any tree planted contrary to this section within 30 calendar days after being ordered to do so by the city arborist, the city may have the tree removed and require the person planting the tree to pay the cost of removal. (Ord. No. O-2002-07, ? 1(31.1-3), 11-15-2001)

Martinsville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 15.5 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ARTICLE II. PROPERTY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Sec. 15.5-21. Nuisances prohibited; term defined. It shall be unlawful for the owner or owners, occupant or occupants of any property or premises located in the city to create, cause, or permit the continuation of any nuisance. The term "nuisance" to include, without limitation, the examples set forth as follows: ? (2) Any place of weeds, grass or other noxious vegetation over eighteen (18) inches in height that is within fifty (50) feet of an inhabited residence or business firm. ? The code official heretofore designated by council to enforce the building maintenance code in the city and alternatively the city attorney are hereby vested with discretionary authority to decline to undertake enforcement of this section with respect to nuisances which are (a) deemed to be of a private nature between neighboring property owners, or (b) deemed not to constitute a public nuisance, or ? not visible to the unaided eye from street or ground level outside the boundaries of the property on which the subject nuisance exists. (Ord. No. 95-11, 12-12-95; Amend. Of 5-13-2008)

Martinsville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 19 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 19-10. Trees on streets or sidewalks. (a) Shade trees may be planted along a sidewalk pursuant to a permit issued by the director of public works and at such points as he shall designate, but no cottonwood, poplars and silver maples shall be planted along any sidewalk within the city. (b) No person shall cut, trim, deface or injure in any manner or remove any tree on the streets, sidewalks or other public property in the city, unless permission in writing is obtained from the director of public works. Upon such permission being granted, the cutting, trimming or removal shall be done in accordance with such regulations and instructions as may be given by the director of public works. The person obtaining such a permit shall pay to the city the actual cost of the city representative in supervising the cutting, trimming or removal of the tree. (Code 1971, ? 15-8) Cross reference? Damaging street trees generally, ? 19-29.

Martinsville City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 21.5 TREES Sec. 21.5-11. Tree planting, maintenance, and removal. Tree species: The city tree board develops and maintains a list of desirable trees for planting along streets in three sizes: small, medium and large. Spacing: The spacing of street trees will be in accordance with the three species size classes listed in this chapter, and no trees may be planted closer together than the following: small trees, thirty (30) feet; medium trees, forty (40) feet; and large trees, fifty (50) feet; except in special plantings designed or approved by a landscape architect. Utilities: No street trees other than those species listed herein as small trees may be planted under or within ten (10) lateral feet of any overhead utility wire, or over or within five (5) lateral feet of any underground water line, sewer line, gas line, transmission line or other utility. Distance from curb and sidewalk: The distance trees may be planted from curbs or curb lines and sidewalks will be in accordance with the three (3) species size classes listed in this chapter, and no trees may be planted closer to any curb or sidewalk than the following: small trees two (2) feet, medium trees three (3) feet, and large trees four (4) feet. Topping: It shall be discouraged as a normal practice for any person, firm, or city department to top any street tree, park tree, or other tree on public property. Topping is defined as the severe cutting back of limbs within the tree's crown to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. Trees severely damaged by storms or other causes, or certain trees under utility wires or other obstructions where pruning practices are impractical shall be exempted from this chapter as determined by the chief of electrical operations, manager of business and technical services or the director of financial and general services. (Ord. No. 2004-20, ? XI, 1-25-2005)

Martinsville ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
APPENDIX B ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION XIV: LANDSCAPING STANDARDS A. Purpose and goals. The purpose shall be to provide landscaping and buffering guidelines for developers and builders to follow in the design, installation, and maintenance of proposed high density residential, commercial and industrial development projects. The goal shall be to promote quality landscaping design throughout the city while integrating various elements of site design, preserving and enhancing the particular identity of the site, and creating a pleasing site character. Landscaping may include plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, and annuals, and other materials such as rocks, water, sculpture, art, walls, fences, paving materials, and street furniture. B. Applicability and exemptions. 1. Applicability: These requirements shall apply to: a. New principal building or use. Principal buildings or open spaces of land constructed, reconstructed, or established after the adoption of this ordinance. b. Changes in use which result in higher intensity use that may be deemed incompatible with abutting property or properties. c. Expansions. All expansions of buildings, parking areas, or open uses of land, except the first five hundred (500) square feet of expansion. 2. Exemptions: These requirements shall not apply to: a. Existing and proposed single-family detached dwellings or two-family dwellings on their own lots. b. Property lines abutting railroad rights-of-way and utility easements in excess of sixty (60) feet in width. c. Property lines abutting dedicated street right-of-way which has remained open for a period of at least fifteen (15) years. C. Landscape plan. A landscape plan shall be submitted with each site plan application, unless the zoning administrator determines the project is of a minor nature or would cause minimum impact on surrounding private or public facilities. The administrator may waive any or all of the landscape plan requirements. The plan shall identify: 1. Existing and proposed trees. 2. Shrubs and ground covers. 3. Natural features such as rock outcroppings. 4. Landscaping elements. 5. Location of proposed plantings. 6. Construction details. 7. Where existing plantings are to be retained 8. Proposed methods of protecting existing plantings during construction. D. Site protection and general planting requirements. 1. Topsoil preservation. Topsoil moved during the course of construction shall be redistributed on all re-graded surfaces so as to provide at least four (4) inches of even cover to all disturbed areas of the development and shall be stabilized by seeding and planting. 2. Removal of debris. All stumps and other tree parts, litter, brush, weeds, excess or scrap building materials or other debris shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of notification by the zoning administrator and disposed of in accordance with the law. No tree stumps, or portions of tree trunks or limbs shall be buried anywhere in the development. All dead or dying trees, standing or fallen, shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of notification by the zoning administrator. If trees or limbs are reduced to chips, they may be used as mulch in landscaped areas, subject to approval by the administrator. 3. Protection of existing plantings. Maximum effort should be made to save fine specimens. No material or temporary soil deposits shall be placed within four (4) feet of shrubs or ten (10) feet of trees designated on the landscape plan to be retained. Protective barriers or tree wells shall be installed around each plant and/or group of plants that are to remain on the site. Barriers shall not be supported by the plants they are protecting, but shall be self supporting. They shall be a minimum of four (4) feet high and constructed of a durable material that will last until construction is completed. Snow fences and silt fences are examples of acceptable barriers. 4. Slope plantings. Landscaping of all cuts and fills and/or terraces shall be sufficient to prevent erosion, and all roadway slopes steeper than one foot vertically to three (3) feet horizontally shall be planted with ground cover appropriate for the purpose and the soil conditions, water availability and environment. 5. Additional landscaping. In high density residential developments, besides the screening and street trees required, additional plantings or landscaping elements may be required where necessary for privacy, or other reasons in accordance with the landscape plan approved by the planning commission and taking into consideration cost restraints. In nonresidential developments, all areas of the site not occupied by buildings and required improvements shall be landscaped by the planting of grass or other ground cover, shrubs, and trees as part of the landscape plan approved by the planning commission. 6. Planting specifications. Deciduous trees shall have at least a two-inch caliper at planting. Size of evergreens and shrubs shall be allowed to vary depending on setting and type of shrub. Only nursery grown plant materials shall be acceptable, and all trees, shrubs, and ground covers shall be planted according to accepted horticultural standards. Dead and dying plants shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of notification by the zoning administrator and shall be replaced by the developer during the following planting season. 7. Plant species. The plant species selected should be hardy for this climactic zone and growing season and appropriate in terms of function and size. E. Shade trees. 1. Location. Shade trees shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan. Trees shall be either massed or spaced evenly as design and/or topographic considerations may determine. When trees are planted at predetermined intervals along streets, spacing shall depend on tree size, as follows. When the spacing interval exceeds forty (40) feet, small ornamental trees can be placed between the larger trees. If a street canopy effect is desired, trees may be planted closer together following the recommendations of a landscape professional. The trees shall be planted so as not to interfere with utilities, roadways, sidewalks, sight easements, or street lights. Tree location, landscaping design, and spacing plan shall be approved by the planning commission as part of the landscape plan. 2. Tree type. Tree type may vary depending on overall effect desired, but as a general rule, all trees on a street shall be the same kind except to achieve special effects. Selection of tree type shall be approved by the planning commission. 3. Planting specifications. All trees shall have a caliper of two (2) inches and be nursery grown, of substantially uniform size and shape, and have straight trunks. Trees shall be properly planted and staked and provision made by the applicant for regular watering and maintenance until they are established. Dead and dying trees shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days of notification by the zoning administrator and shall be replaced by the applicant during the next planting season. F. Buffering. 1. Function and materials. Buffering shall provide a year round visual screen in order to minimize adverse impacts. It may consist of fencing, evergreens, berms, rocks, boulders, mounds, or combinations thereof to achieve the same objectives. 2. When required. Every development shall provide sufficient buffering when topographical or other barriers do not provide reasonable screening and when the planning commission determines that there is a need (1) to shield neighboring properties from any adverse external effects of a development; or (2) to shield the development from negative impacts of adjacent uses such as streets or railroads. In high density residential developments, when building design and siting do not provide privacy, the planning commission may require landscaping, fences, or walls to screen dwelling units for privacy. Buffers shall be measured from side and rear property lines, excluding driveways. 3. Amount required. a. Where a professional or business zoned development abuts a residential zoning district, a natural buffer strip twenty-five (25) feet in width shall be required. Where site considerations do not allow a natural buffer of twenty-five (25) feet width, a solid privacy fence or wall may be substituted for all or a portion of that buffer, as determined by the zoning administrator. b. Where a commercial zoned development abuts a residential zoning district, a natural buffer strip of fifty (50) feet in width shall be required. Where site considerations do not allow a natural buffer of fifty (50) feet width, a solid privacy fence or wall and twenty-five (25) feet natural buffer strip may substitute. c. Where an industrial zoned development abuts a residential zoning district, a natural buffer strip of one hundred (100) feet in width shall be required. Where site considerations do not allow a natural buffer of one hundred (100) feet width, a solid privacy fence or wall and fifty (50) feet natural buffer strip may substitute. d. Parking lots, garbage collection and utility areas, and loading and unloading areas shall be screened around their perimeters by a buffer strip a minimum of five (5) feet width or privacy fence or wall, as determined by the zoning administrator. e. Where residential subdivisions abut higher order streets (collectors or arterials), adjacent lots shall front on lower order streets, and a landscaped buffer area shall be provided along the property line abutting the road. The buffer strip shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet wide or wider where necessary for the health and safety of the residents. It shall include both trees and shrubs. 4. Design. Arrangement of plantings in buffers shall provide maximum protection to adjacent properties and avoid damage to existing plant material. Possible arrangements include planting in parallel, serpentine, and broken rows. If planted berms are used, the minimum top width shall be four (4) feet, and the maximum side slope shall be 2:1. 5. Planting specifications. Plant materials should be sufficiently large and planted in such a fashion that a year-round screen at least eight (8) feet in height shall be produced within one growing season. All plantings shall be installed according to accepted horticultural standards. 6. Maintenance. Plantings shall be watered regularly and in a manner appropriate for the specific plant species through the first growing season, and dead and dying plants shall be removed within thirty (30) days of notification by the zoning administrator and shall be replaced by the property owner during the next planting season. No buildings, structures, storage of materials, or parking shall be permitted within the buffer area; buffer areas shall be maintained and kept free of all debris, rubbish, weeds, and tall grass. G. Parking lot standards. 1. Amount. In parking lots the interior parking area shall be landscaped with plantings of one tree for each ten (10) parking spaces. Parking lot street frontage screening and perimeter screening shall be a minimum of five (5) feet wide. Planting required within the parking is exclusive of other planting requirements, such as shade trees planted along the street. 2. Location. The landscaping should be located in protected areas, such as along walkways, in center islands, at the end of bays, or between parking stalls. All landscaping in parking areas and on street frontage shall be placed so that it will not obstruct sight distance. 3. Plant type. A mixture of hardy flowering and/or decorative evergreen and deciduous trees may be planted. The evergreens should be used along the perimeter of the lot for screening, and the deciduous trees for shade within the lot. The area between the trees shall be mulched, planted with shrubs or ground cover, or covered with paving materials. Any area that will extend under the overhang of vehicles shall be mulched or covered with paving material. K. General requirements and minimum standards. 1. All required landscaping shall be installed prior to the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy. 2. There shall be a minimum street frontage planting strip of five (5) feet in width across the entire lot frontage. This may be a combination of scrubs, trees, grass, and varied landscaping elements. There shall be a minimum of one medium sized shade tree required per each forty (40) feet of lot frontage. All shade trees shall be a minimum of two-inch caliper at time of planting. 3. Existing trees preserved on the site may be used to satisfy the requirements for landscaping. Any tree used to meet the requirements of this ordinance must be at least three (3) inch caliper, in healthy condition, and be protected from construction activity. 4. The owner of the property upon which the required landscaping or buffering is installed shall be responsible for perpetual maintenance and replacement. If any required tree, shrub, or other landscaping element shall die or be removed after issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the developer, his or her successors or assigns, shall replace each by the end of the next planting season with trees or shrubs of like character. 5. Species of trees shall not be planted if the roots cause damage to public works, the branches are subject to high incidence of breakage, and the fruit is considered a nuisance or high maintenance as determined by the director of public works. 6. Landscaping shall not obstruct the view of motorists using any street, private driveway, parking isles, or the approach to any street intersection so as to constitute a traffic hazard or a condition dangerous to the public safety. Whenever the enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance may be deemed a traffic hazard, the zoning administrator may waive any or all requirements. L. Suggested trees and shrubs. 1. Street and shade trees: Green Ash, Red Maple, Norway Maple, Sugar Maple, Red Oak, Willow Oak, Japanese Pagoda Tree, Silver Linden, Zelkova, Yellowwood, Bald Cypress. 2. Ornamental or flowering trees: Amur Maple, Dogwood (Kousa), Washington Hawthorn, Plum, Serviceberry, Redbud, Callery Pear, Crepe Myrtle, Gingko Tree, Crab Apple. 3. Evergreen or flowering shrubs: English Yew, Japanese Yew, Azalea, Chinese Holly, Rhododendren, Abelia, Cotoneaster, Forsythia, Viburnum, Winged Euonymus, Flowering Quince, Shadbow. 4. Buffering/screening: Austrian Pine, Norway Spruce, American Holly, Arborvitae, Foster Holly, White Pine.

Middleburg Town Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 105 TREE PRESERVATION 105-12 Planting, Maintenance and Removal The Town shall have the right to plant, maintain and remove trees, plants and other woody ornamental or parts thereof on public property or within Town easements. The Town Administrator or designee, upon the recommendation of the Streetscape Committee, may remove or order to be removed any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines, or other public improvements, or limits access to sewers, fire hydrants, electric lines or other utility lines or pipes or any other public improvements, or is affected with any injurious fungus, insect or other pest. A second opinion by an ISA certified arborist is recommended for the removal of any tree on public property or within Town easements that has a fifteen-inch (15?) or greater diameter at breast height (dbh). In the event that any tree is pruned by the Town or its contractor, a certified arborist shall be required to be on site during such pruning. Trimming, pruning, removal or treatment of any tree on public property or within Town easements shall be consistent with the International Society of Arboriculture as outlined in the American National Standards Institute A300 and Z133.1 Standards. In the event a tree is severely damaged by storms or other causes and must be removed on an emergency basis, the Streetscape Committee will be notified so proper tree replacements can be recommended where appropriate. This Section does not prohibit the planting of street trees within the road right-of-way by abutting property owners as a donation or contribution, provided the Town Administrator grants prior written approval, after a recommendation from the Streetscape Committee. The selection and location of said trees shall be in accordance with provisions of this ordinance, the Middleburg Zoning Ordinance and any other applicable Town regulation. The Town may also allow right-of-way plantings, other than trees, provided the Town Administrator, upon recommendation of the Streetscape Committee, gives prior written permission. A written request to install right-of-way plantings shall be addressed to the Town Administrator. (Amended 2/10/2011) 105-13 Tree Management Plan A tree management plan is required within site development plans and subdivision applications as noted in the Middleburg Zoning Ordinance. The Streetscape Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Town in the administration of the Town?s landscaping, screening and open space regulations. (Amended 2/10/2011) 105-15 Removal of Tree Stumps Tree stumps located on public property shall be removed below the surface of the ground so that the top of the stump shall not project above the existing grade.

Middleburg Town Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 105 TREE PRESERVATION 105-6 Street Tree Species to be Planted (See Middleburg Zoning Ordinance) The Streetscape Committee shall develop, maintain and update a listing of trees considered most desirable for planting along streets in the following three size classes based on mature height: ? Small Trees (under 15 feet) ? Medium Trees (15 to 30 feet) ? Large Trees (over 30 feet) The Streetscape Committee shall also develop and regularly review and update a list of trees that are prohibited for planting. This list will include, among others, trees considered to be invasive, those that are considered to be water-seeking trees and other species known to have insect and/or disease problems. (Amended 2/10/2011) 105-7 Spacing The spacing of street trees will be in accordance with the three species size classes as approved in Section 105-6 of this ordinance. No trees may be planted closer together than the following: ? Small Trees: 25 feet ? Medium Trees: 40 feet ? Large Trees: 50 feet An exception may be made to the above spacing for special plantings depending upon the species, setting or purpose by the Streetscape Committee and as described in the Town of Middleburg Zoning Ordinance. 105-8 Distance from Curb and Sidewalk (See Middleburg Zoning Ordinance) Street trees may be planted no closer than four feet from any curb or sidewalk. An exception may be made for special plantings if authorized by the Streetscape Committee. 105-9 Plantings near Street Corners and Fire Hydrants No street tree shall be planted near street corners or curbs in such a way as to obstruct visual clearance in conformance with VDOT site clearance standards. No tree shall be planted within ten feet of any fire hydrant. 105-10 Plantings near Overhead Utilities No street trees shall be planted near overhead utilities other than those species included in the Virginia Cooperative Extension publication 430-029. An exception may be made for special plantings if authorized by the Streetscape Committee.

Middleburg ZONING ORDINANCE View whole ordinance
MIDDLEBURG ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XV. BUFFERING, SCREENING AND TREES Part II. Trees Section 215: Street Tree Planting Street trees shall be required along both sides of all newly constructed streets which are dedicated for public use. Street trees shall be planted in an area generally within 20 feet of the public right-of-way. The developer shall provide an average of at least one deciduous canopy tree for every 40 feet of street frontage. All trees shall have a minimum caliper of two inches when planted and a trunk at least 12 inches in diameter when fully mature.

Newport News City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 29 PARKS, SQUARES AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 29-4. General responsibilities of department of parks and recreation. The department of parks and recreation shall be responsible for: ? (3) Operating and maintaining nurseries for flowers, vines, shrubs and trees for use in the public parks, grounds, streets and ways of the city; (4) Planting and care of all flowers, vines, shrubs and trees in the public parks, grounds, streets and ways of the city; ? (Ord. No. 2789-81; Ord. No. 6977-13, ? 1)

Newport News City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 45 ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XXX. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS Sec. 45-3002. Screening and lighting. Surface lots when abutting any residential use shall be screened by privacy fencing no less than six (6) feet in height, or a seven-foot wide treed buffer planted with evergreen trees at a minimum height of eight (8) feet and no more than ten (10) feet apart, as provided in Chapter 33.02 of the City Code, except where buffer areas are required by Article XXVIII, of this chapter. Such fencing shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with, and not detract from, the surrounding neighborhood and shall be erected in a manner as to provide adequate air and light and to not obstruct clear sight vision for traffic safety purposes. The board of zoning appeals may grant a special exception for the reduction or elimination of the fencing or treed buffer, subject to the conditions prescribed in Article XXXII, section 45-3204. Where lighting is required by this or any other ordinance of the city, it shall be erected and shielded in a manner as to direct lighting inward to the property being developed and prevent glare to adjacent properties or vehicular public rights-of-way. (Ord. No. 5028-97, ? 1; Ord. No. 5204-98) Sec. 45-3004.1. Requirements and procedures for parking increases. The zoning administrator shall allow an increase of no more than thirty (30) percent of the number of on-premises parking spaces required or permitted for uses listed in section 45-3004(d)(3), (d)(5) and (d)(8) subject to the following: ? (2) Applications for parking space increases shall meet the following criteria: a. The applicant shall demonstrate that the use will generate a greater need for parking spaces than is provided in this ordinance. B. The applicant shall prepare a parking increase landscaping plan for the premises. This plan shall not reduce other landscaping prescribed for the premises but shall provide a landscaped buffer ten (10) feet in width around the perimeter of the paved area designated for parking. This buffer shall contain one (1) tree and two (2) shrubs for every four hundred (400) square feet of the buffer area less access ways into the parking area. The landscaping plan shall be approved by the director of planning and development prior to the zoning administrator's approval of the parking space increase application. (Ord. No. 5751-02; Ord. No. 6417-07, ? 1)

Norfolk City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 12 CEMETRIES DIVISION 1. GENERALLY ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 12-16. Permit for planting or removal of plants, shrubbery or trees. No person shall plant or remove any plants, shrubbery or trees in any lot in any of the cemeteries of the city without first securing a permit from the director of facilities and enterprise management to do so. Such permit shall be in writing and in such form as may be prescribed by the director. After such plants, shrubbery or trees have been planted or removed, the permit shall be surrendered to the director and cancelled. (Code 1958, ? 10.1-26; Ord. No. 40,343, ? 4, 6-5-01) Sec. 12-37. Cutting or picking flowers, plants or shrubs. No person shall cut, pick or pluck any plant, flower or shrub in any of the cemeteries. (Code 1958, ?? 10.1-23, 10.1-32) Cross reference? Trees and other vegetation, Ch. 45. State Law reference? Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, ? 18.2-127. ARTICLE II. SUBDIVISION OF CEMETRIES DIVISION 2. FOREST LAWN CEMETERY Sec. 12-65. Live Oak Lawn generally. ? (c) In case a tree is planted at the intersection of any two (2) or more lots, the area occupied by such tree shall be considered as part of such lot in computing the number of adult burial spaces the purchaser of such lot shall pay for. Should any such tree, by reason of its growth, later occupy an increased area of any lot, the number of adult burial spaces in such a lot shall be reduced accordingly. (Code 1958, ? 10.1-88) ARTICLE III. GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS Sec. 12-248. Planting shrubs, plants and trees. (a) The director of facilities and enterprise management may grant to any person entitled to use a lot in Forest Lawn, Calvary, Calvary Cemetery Annex and any new sections in other cemeteries, such as Garden of Eternal Life, except that part as designated Live Oak Lawn and Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn, to plant and cultivate shrubs, plants and trees in such lot; provided, such person shall release the city of any obligation for the care and upkeep of such lot, which care and upkeep shall thereafter be at the cost and expense of such person. In the event such lot is not kept in good condition to the satisfaction of the director of facilities and enterprise management for any period of more than forty-five (45) consecutive days, the director of facilities and enterprise management shall remove such shrubs, plants and trees so planted and the care and upkeep of such lot shall thereafter be at the cost and expense of the city, as is now or may hereafter be provided by ordinance. (b) Planting will not be permitted on less than a four-grave lot or on less than any whole lot. (c) No planting on Pine Gardens, Sections I and II, shall be permitted in the front and rear of the lots, unless the same shall be done under the supervision of the cemetery management. (d) There will be no planting on Live Oak Lawn and Subdivision of Blocks B and C, Live Oak Lawn, at Forest Lawn, except that done by the city for the maintenance and beautification of the lawn. (Code 1958, ? 10.1-83; Ord. No. 40,343, ? 17, 6-5-01) Cross reference? Trees and other vegetation, Ch. 45.

Norfolk City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 45 TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION ARTICLE I. GENERALLY Sec. 45-5. Interference with bureau of parks and forestry. No person shall, in anywise, interfere with, hinder, prevent or delay or cause or permit any person to interfere with, hinder, prevent or delay the bureau of parks and forestry, or its employees, in the enforcement of this chapter, or in and about the planting, mulching, pruning, spraying, treating or removing of any tree in the public streets, parks, schools, city-owned cemeteries, or other city-owned property, or in the removing of stone, cement or other sidewalks, or stone, cement or other substances about the trunk of any tree in any street, or in cultivating, seeding and caring for the area between the street curbing and the walkway in any sidewalk of the city. (Ord. No. 41,728, ? 1, 2-15-05) Sec. 45-7. Picking, pulling, damaging, etc., vegetation on lands of another or in park or wildlife sanctuary. It shall be unlawful for any person to pick, pull, pull up, tear, tear up, dig, dig up, cut, break, injure, burn or destroy, in whole or in part, any tree, shrub, vine, plant, flower or turf found growing or being upon the land of another, or upon any land reserved, set aside or maintained by the city as a public park, or as a refuge or sanctuary for wild animals, birds or fish, without having previously obtained the permission in writing of such other owner or his agent or of the superintendent or custodian of such park, refuge or sanctuary so to do, unless the same is done under the personal direction of such owner, his agent, tenant or lessee, or the superintendent or custodian of such park, refuge or sanctuary. (Ord. No. 41,728, ? 1, 2-15-05) Sec. 45-8. Selling trees or shrubs removed from property of another. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale within the city any tree, shrub or vine, or any part thereof which was picked, pulled up, torn up, dug up, cut or broken on the property of another without previously obtaining permission, in writing, from such other person, his agent, tenant or lessee. (Ord. No. 41,728, ? 1, 2-15-05) Sec. 45-9. Failure to install or maintain landscaping. It shall be unlawful to neglect or fail to install or maintain landscaping as shown on an approved site plan where the landscaping has been reviewed and approved by the director of neighborhood and leisure services or his designee as part of the site plan review process pursuant to the zoning ordinance. (Ord. No. 41,728, ? 1, 2-15-05)

Norfolk City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 45 TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION ARTICLE II. TREE ORDINANCE Sec. 45-13. Permits; when required. (a) Residents of Norfolk may apply for a permit to prune and trim city trees located between the curbs and sidewalks. A request for a permit can take place only after a resident has successfully completed a workshop devoted to basic tree trimming techniques led by an I.S.A. certified arborist for the city, and the individual resident receives a certificate of completion in such training. All appropriate tools and required safety equipment must be supplied by the resident(s) and approved by the arborist. The pruning may take place from the ground only, utilizing only nonpowered hand tools. Debris from any pruning session must be removed in accordance with normal Norfolk Division of Waste Management regulations. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for any person except an authorized employee of the bureau of parks and forestry to perform any of the following acts on city-owned property without first obtaining a permit from the director: (1) Plant, transplant, prune, trim, root prune, spray, fertilize, treat, remove, paint, climb or otherwise damage or disturb any tree, shrub or other vegetation or any part thereof (including live, diseased, declining or dead), or protective and supportive devices. (2) Place either above or below ground level, a container for trees, shrubs or other vegetation. (3) Affix or cause to be affixed to any tree, shrub or other vegetation any sign, notice, announcement, banner, rope, cable, nail, tape, wire, or any other object, or to use the same in any connection with any guard or stake protecting or supporting such tree, or permit any electrical wires, cables, poles, cross arms, brackets, insulators, or other wires or fixtures to come into contact with any shade tree or ornamental tree on the streets or other city owned property. (4) Dig a tunnel, trench, or otherwise excavate within the critical root zone of a tree, except within the paved roadways from curb face to curb face. (5) Apply and chemical or material of any sort to or within the critical root zone of any tree located on city-owned property, including but not limited to insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or soil sterilants/or growth regulators that either prevent or hinder the establishment or viability of vegetation or is detrimental to the environment. (6) Place any material of any sort, including, but not limited to, dirt, soil, rubble, concrete, bricks, wood, dredge spoil, asphalt, creosote timbers, logs, garbage, tires, organic wastes and personal property such as boats, trailers, vehicles on or within the critical root zone of any tree, shrub or other vegetation. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to perform any of the following acts within the resource protection area or intensely developed areas in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District without first obtaining a permit from the director: (1) Plant, transplant, trim, prune, remove or otherwise disturb any tree, shrub or other vegetation (including live, diseased, declining or dead), or portion thereof. (2) Damage, cut, tap, caulk, paint, attach any rope, wire, nail, sign or any other manmade object to any tree or shrub. (3) Dig a tunnel trench or otherwise excavate within the critical root zone of any tree, shrub or other vegetation. (4) Apply any chemical, including, but not limited to, herbicides and/or growth regulators, that either prevents or hinders the establishment of viability of vegetation or is detrimental to the environment. (5) Place any material of any sort, including, but not limited to, dirt, soil, rubble, concrete, bricks, wood, dredge spoil, asphalt, creosote timbers, logs, garbage, tires, organic wastes and personal property such as boats, trailers, vehicles on or within the crown-spread or critical root zone of any tree, shrub or other vegetation. (d) For shoreline erosion control projects, trees and woody vegetation may be removed, necessary control techniques employed, and appropriate vegetation established to protect or stabilize the shoreline in accordance with the best available technical advice as approved by the bureau of environmental services and in accordance with applicable permit conditions or requirements. (e) When trees, shrubs or other vegetation are removed, destroyed or damaged beyond recovery in violation of this section, the director may require that they be replaced in accordance with controlling arboricultural specifications and standards. Failure to mitigate as directed shall constitute a violation of this chapter. (f) It shall be unlawful to fail to comply with any terms or conditions of any permit issued pursuant to this section. (g) Nothing in this section shall be cons1d to exempt any person from the requirements of obtaining any additional permits as may be required by law. (Ord. No. 41,728, ? 1, 2-15-05; Ord. No. 44,580, ? 1, 2-28-12)

Norfolk ZONING ORDINANCES View whole ordinance
APPENDIX A ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE III. REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONING DISTRICTS CHAPTER 17: LANDSCAPE PLANTINGS AND BUFFERS 17-10 Planting season. Installation of landscape materials shall be done during the appropriate planting season as listed below to insure plant survival to the greatest extent feasible. The appropriate planting season for ball and burlap stock shall be between October 15 and March 31 and the appropriate planting season for container grown nursery stock shall be between September 15 and May 15. (Ord. No. 42,529, ? 1(Exh. A), 1-30-07) 17-12 Installation of required landscape planting. No certificate of occupancy for the proposed construction shall be issued by the building official of the department of planning until the applicant has properly installed the landscape planting in accordance with the approved landscape plan in a manner deemed satisfactory to the department of neighborhood and leisure services, with the following exception: At the applicant's option, the property may be occupied prior to the installation of required landscape materials by posting a bond or other form of surety in an amount estimated by the department of neighborhood and leisure services for value of landscape construction that needs to be completed. Upon receipt of assurance documents, determined acceptable to the department of neighborhood and leisure services, the Department will notify the building official in the department of planning that a certificate of occupancy can be issued. At the next available planting season, the property owner shall undertake the work that needs to be completed. Following successful inspection by the department of neighborhood and leisure services, the Department will release the bond and notify the building official that the project is completed. (Ord. No. 42,529, ? 1(Exh. A), 1-30-07)

Petersburg City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 98 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES ARTICLE III. SIDEWALKS Sec. 98-126. Planting of shade trees on sidewalks. (a) No person shall plant any shade tree on any sidewalk of the city, without first obtaining a permit so to do from the city manager. The city manager may, when there will be no interference with the abutting owner's right of ingress and egress, and subject to the provisions of this section, grant such permit; provided, however, that no permit shall be granted for the planting of any shade tree on a sidewalk on the following streets or portions thereof: (1) Sycamore Street, from Washington Street to Old Street. (2) Bank Street. (3) Short Market Street. (4) Bollingbrook Street, from Sycamore Street to Second Street. (5) Lombard Street, from Sycamore Street to Second Street. (b) No permit required by this section shall be granted until the applicant files with the city manager the written consent of the abutting landowners to plant the trees. ? A permit granted under this section shall authorize the holder thereof to make proper and suitable excavations in the sidewalk, of such size and depth, and in such manner, as is prescribed by the director of public works. The permit holder shall keep each such excavation properly guarded to prevent accidents, until the excavation is properly filled, and no such excavation shall be left open at night. (d) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a class 4 misdemeanor. (Code 1981, ? 32-24)

Portsmouth City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 36 VEGETATION ARTICLE II. TREES AND SHRUBS ON CITY PROPERTY Sec. 36-26. - Definition. As used in this article, the term "director" shall mean the city's director of parks, recreation and leisure services. (Code 1988, ? 36-26; Ord. No. 1997-15, ? 2, 3-11-1997) Cross reference? Definitions and rules of construction generally, ? 1-2. Sec. 36-27. Permit for planting. No person shall plant any tree or shrub on city property without first having obtained a permit from the director showing the variety, size and location of such tree or shrub. The director shall have authority to trim, prune or remove any tree or shrub planted in violation of this section without serving notice upon the owner of the abutting property. (Code 1973, ? 36-1; Code 1988, ? 36-27)

Portsmouth City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 36 VEGETATION ARTICLE III. TREE PLANTING AND REPLACEMENT Sec. 36-50. Purpose. (a) The regulations set forth in this article have been made in order to assure the maintenance of an appropriate canopy of trees in the city and in accordance with findings that: (1) Trees are proven producers of oxygen, a necessary element for human survival; (2) Trees appreciably reduce the level of environmentally dangerous carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and play a vital role in purifying the air; (3) Trees have an important role in neutralizing wastewater passing from the surface of the ground to the groundwater aquifers; (4) Trees, through their root systems, stabilize the groundwater table and the soil, thereby playing an important role in erosion control and flood control; (5) Trees are an invaluable physical, aesthetic and psychological counterpoint to the urban setting, providing shade and cooling the air and land, reducing noise levels and glare, and introducing visual variety into the urban landscape; and (6) Trees, for the reasons listed above, have an important impact on the desirability of land and on property values. (b) The regulations in this article are established pursuant to authority granted under Code of Virginia, ? 15.2-961, and reflect a determination that the planting and preservation of trees is essential for the present and future health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. (Code 1988, ? 36-50; Ord. No. 1990-50, ? 1, 6-11-1990)

Portsmouth City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 36 VEGETATION ARTICLE III. TREE PLANTING AND REPLACEMENT Sec. 36-52. - Standards for planting and replacement of trees. The following standards shall apply to the planting and replacement of trees: (1) Any preliminary or final subdivision plat submitted in accordance with the subdivision ordinance (chapter 33 of the city Code), which creates a lot any site development plan submitted in accordance with the zoning ordinance (chapter 40 of the city Code), and any application for a building permit for a principal residential structure shall include a landscape plan. The landscape plan must be drawn to the same scale as the plat or site development plan and shall clearly indicate trees to be retained or planted to meet the requirements of this article. Trees to be retained on the site shall be clearly indicated by common and botanical names; their actual location on the site; and the extent of the site covered by the canopy of each tree. Stands of five or more trees may be grouped together and shall indicate the overall area to be encompassed by their canopies. Critical protection zones for all trees to be retained, as well as a description of any protective devices proposed to comply with subsection (10) of this section, shall be indicated. Trees to be planted on the site shall be clearly indicated by botanical and common names, their proposed locations on the site; and caliper and height. The plan shall include a note indicating that trees shall be planted in conformance with subsections (9)a and (9)b of this section. When a landscape plan for a site has already been approved as part of a subdivision or site development plan for a larger development, no new landscape plan shall be required, provided that the development of the site shall comply with all other provisions of this article. (2) a. The landscape plan shall provide for the planting or replacement of trees on the site to the extent that, after 20 years, minimum tree canopy cover percentages will be provided as specified in the Table 36.1, which table has been printed at the end of this article. b. Canopy cover calculations shall be made based upon data provided in "Trees and Shrubs for Virginia Landscapes," Volume 1, 1989, by Bonnie Lee Appleton and Terri Chappell for the Virginia Nurserymen's Association; "Handbook of Landscape Tree Cultivars," 1989, by Willet N. Waddell; and "Landscape Plants in Design," 1983, by E. C. Martin, Jr. If a range of distance is provided for the width of a tree, the average of the range shall be used. In cases of conflict among the references, the larger width specification shall be used. The determined width shall then be divided by two to determine the radius of the tree canopy. This radius shall be multiplied by two-thirds to obtain the 20-year radius. The area of the canopy cover of the tree shall be calculated using the 20-year radius. If no data is provided in the references for a tree proposed to be used, canopy cover of the proposed tree and the reference source used to calculate that canopy cover shall be indicated on the landscape plan. To encourage the planting of a variety of tree species, the following credit will be given for each tree: Calculated 20-Year Tree Canopy (Square Feet): Allowed Credit (Sqaure Feet) - 0-300: 300 - 300-1,000: 1,000 - 1,000 +: 2,000 (3) The area of a site to be used in calculating canopy cover shall be the area of the zone lot as defined in chapter 40. (4) a. Trees shall be selected from those listed in the "Landscape Planting and Protection Manual, Portsmouth, Virginia," which may be amended as necessary by the city manager or his designee. Substitutions using trees not on the list may be made with the approval of the director or the director's designee. No tree from the list of nonacceptable trees may be used. b. Small trees with single stems must have a caliper of 1? inches at the time of planting. Multistem trees must be a minimum of five feet in height at time of planting. Medium trees must have a minimum caliper of 1? inches and large trees must have a minimum caliper of two inches at time of planting. All trees must be planted in accordance with the planting specifications of subsection (9) of this section. (5) Trees existing on the site may be used to satisfy the canopy coverage requirements of subsection (2) of this section. The landscape plan must identify such trees. Trees must be physically and structurally in good condition. All such trees on the site during construction must be protected in accordance with the provisions of subsection (10) of this section. Stands of five or more trees shall be credited canopy area equal to that covered at the time of application for approval of the landscape plan. (6) Existing or proposed street trees planted or to be planted along the street in the public right-of-way may be used to satisfy the canopy coverage requirements. All trees must be approved by the director or the director's designee as required in subsection (7) of this section. (7) No landscape plan shall be approved unless the director or the director's designee makes the following certifications: a. All existing trees to be retained in compliance with the requirements of this article are physically and structurally sound; b. Where street trees are proposed, the landscape plan provides for acceptable spacing, lawn area and species selection in relation to streets, sidewalks, utilities, traffic sight lines and parking areas. (8) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any part of the development until the trees required by subsection (1) of this section for that part have been planted and all such trees have been determined to be physically and structurally sound by the director or by the director's designee. In lieu of actual planting, an applicant for a certificate of occupancy may post a bond or other form of security acceptable to the city attorney to ensure the timely completion of the approval tree planting plan. (9) All trees to be planted shall be installed in conformance with the following criteria: a. All trees to be planted in accordance with "American Standards for Nursery Stock," published by the American Association of Nurserymen. All trees shall be balled and burlapped or container-grown. b. All trees shall be installed in accordance with the road and bridge specifications of the Virginia Department of Transportation and "Landscape Planting and Protection Manual, Portsmouth, Virginia." c. The owner of the property shall be responsible for the continued proper maintenance of all trees located on the property. Where trees are installed in accordance with the provisions of this article, it shall be the responsibility of the lot owner to maintain the trees. The trees must be maintained, alive, for a period of one year. If any of the trees dies during the first year after planting, it must be replaced by the owner. (10) Trees to be retained on the lot in accordance with the approved landscape plan shall be protected utilizing methods prescribed in "Landscape Planting and Protection Manual, Portsmouth, Virginia." a. Trees or tree areas that are to be retained shall be marked visibly in the field prior to clearing or construction by use of one of the methods specified in the "Landscape Planting and Protection Manual, Portsmouth, Virginia." b. Protection devices shall be installed prior to clearing or construction and shall be shown on the submitted landscape plan. Such devices shall be evident and effective and shall be maintained at all times. Failure to maintain such devices shall be cause for the issuance of a stop work order. Construction personnel shall be notified of the purpose and presence of the protection devices. c. If it becomes necessary subsequent to clearing to remove additional trees which were shown on the approved plan to be retained, such trees may be removed if compliance with the required canopy coverage and all other requirements of this article are maintained and a revised landscape plan is approved. (Code 1988, ? 36-52; Ord. No. 1990-50, ? 1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 1991-31, ? 2, 4-8-1991; Ord. No. 1993-13, ? 1, 2-8-1993; Ord. No. 1997-15, ? 2, 3-11-1997) Canopy Cover Requirements Zoning District: Canopy Cover - M-1, M-1-R, M-2, CP, C-2, W-1, POP, OR-75, RM-60, HR, HLB, HLO, Downtown D-1, Downtown D-2, BP: 10% Canopy - RM-75, RMH: 15% Canopy - RS-75, RM-100, RM-125, RM-150: 20% Canopy - USG, P-1, D-1: Not applicable (Code 1988, Table 36.1; Ord. No. 1991-31, ? 3, 4-8-1991; Ord. No. 2000-35, ? 1, 9-26-2000; Ord. No. 2009-115, ? 8, 11-24-2009, eff. 1-1-2010) Sec. 36-53. Exceptions. The planning director may grant a partial exception to the requirements of this article under the circumstances listed in this section: (1) Such exception shall reduce the required tree canopy by the minimum extent necessary to provide a reasonable buildable area. (2) Exceptions may be granted under the following conditions: a. Where the planning director finds that the combined requirements of this article, the zoning ordinance, any ordinances adopted in compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, or the requirements of chapter 39 of the city Code for the protection of tidal wetlands would result in the elimination of a reasonably developable area on the site. B. Where the proposed use of the property is agriculture, outdoor recreation, or aviation and the planning director finds that full compliance with this article would unreasonably reduce the unwooded area of the site necessary for such use. C. Where the proposed development is an expansion of an existing development on the same zone lot, the procedure for calculating required tree canopy coverage shall be modified by substituting the term "construction footprint" for the term "zone lot" in section 36-52(3). (Code 1988, ? 36-53; Ord. No. 1990-50, ? 1, 6-11-1990; Ord. No. 1991-31, ? 2, 4-8-1991; Ord. No. 1993-13, ? 1, 2-8-1993) Sec. 36-54. Exemptions. A lot that is dedicated as a school site or a playing field or similar nonwooded recreation area is exempt from the requirements of this article. (Code 1988, ? 36-54; Ord. No. 1990-50, ? 1, 6-11-1990)

Portsmouth ZONING ORDINANCES View whole ordinance
ZONING ORDINANCES ARTICLE 40.1-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 40.1-5.2 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING (A) Section Organization These landscaping standards are organized into eight main sub-sections: (1) Section 40.1-5.2(B), Purpose and Intent, sets out the purpose and intent for the standards; (2) Section 40.1-5.2(C), General Requirements for Landscaping, includes the applicability provisions, requirements for landscaping plans, and standards for new plantings; (3) Section 40.1-5.2(D), Vehicular Use Area Landscaping, includes the standards for landscaping around the perimeter and within vehicular use areas; (4) Section 40.1-5.2(E), Perimeter Buffers, includes the landscaping buffer standards applied to the edges of some base zoning districts; (5) Section 40.1-5.2(F), Screening, includes the screening requirements for site features like refuse, loading, and service areas; (6) Section 40.1-5.2(G), Site Landscaping, includes the standards for foundation plantings around some buildings; (7) Section 40.1-5.2(H), Alternative Landscaping Plan, includes the procedures and standards for review of alternative landscaping plans; and (8) Section 40.1-5.2(I), Other Landscaping Standards, includes the other standards for landscaping installation, timing, maintenance, monitoring for compliance, and incentives. (B) Purpose and Intent It is the purpose of this section to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the planting, maintenance, and preservation of trees, shrubs, and other plants within the city. The intent of this section is to promote this purpose by: (1) Ensuring and encouraging the planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of trees, shrubs, and groundcover; (2) Ensuring the protection of community residents and visitors from personal injury and property damage, and the protection of the city from property damage, caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance or removal of trees, shrubs, or other plants; (3) Mitigating against erosion and sedimentation; (4) Reducing stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith; (5) Preserving and protecting the water table and surface waters; (6) Reducing audible noise from automobiles and land uses; (7) Restoring soils and land denuded as a result of construction or grading; (8) Increasing the tree canopy to provide shade and moderate the effect of urban heat islands; (9) Limiting glare created by exterior lighting; (10) Reducing visual pollution from the urban environment and increasing privacy between incompatible uses; (11) Protecting and enhancing property values and aesthetic qualities; (12) Helping to differentiate streets and other areas of the public realm from private lands; (13) Providing additional improvements to air quality through the carbon dioxide uptake process provided by trees and landscaping; and (14) Providing visual screening, where appropriate. (C) General Requirements for Landscaping (1) Applicability of Landscaping Standards (a) General Except where exempted by Section 40.1-5.2(C)(1)(c), Exemptions, these standards shall apply to all development in the city. (b) Review for Compliance Review for compliance with the standards of this section shall occur during review of a Development Plan (Section 40.1-2.3 (C) & (D)), Preliminary Subdivision Plat (Chapter 33.1 of the City Code), Master Plan associated with an Amendment to the Zoning Map to establish a new AC district (Section 40.1-3.5(B)), or Zoning Compliance Permit (Section 40.1-2.3(F)), as appropriate. (c) Exemptions Development in the D1 and D2 districts in addition to the general requirements applicable to all landscaping and screening set forth in this article, shall comply with the regulations of the sections found in Appendix sections 1 and 2 where they apply. The more restrictive regulations shall apply in cases of conflict. (d) Landscape Plan (i) To ensure compliance with the standards of this section, a landscape plan demonstrating how landscaping will be planted on a development site shall be included as a part of any application an Development Plan (Section 40.1-2.3(C) & (D)), Preliminary Subdivision Plat (Chapter 33.1 of the City Code), Master Plan associated with an Amendment to the Zoning Map to establish a new AC district (Section 40.1-3.5(B)), or Zoning Compliance Permit (Section 40.1-2.3(F)), as appropriate. (ii) New developments not required to provide landscaping (e.g., new single-family detached residential development adjacent to existing single-family detached residential development) are exempt from the requirement to provide a landscape plan. (2) Planting Standards Plantings provided in accordance with this section shall comply with the following standards: (a) Deciduous and evergreen canopy or shade trees shall be a minimum of two inches in caliper at the time of planting, as determined in the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1-2004, as amended, and shall be a minimum of eight feet in height above ground level at the time of planting. (b) Understory, small maturing, or ornamental trees shall have a caliper of one-and-one-half inches at time of planting, as determined in the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1-2004, as amended, and shall be a minimum of six feet in height above ground level at the time of planting. (c) Deciduous or evergreen shrubs shall be upright in nature and be a minimum of 24 inches in height at the time of planting. (d) In cases where an aggregate caliper inch (ACI) requirement is utilized to derive a required amount of vegetation, and the ACI figure includes a fraction, an applicant may: (i) Utilize a tree or trees with a caliper inch measurement exceeding the minimum size at time of planting standard of this subsection in order to meet the required ACI; or (ii) Round the ACI figure upwards until the figure corresponds with a whole number of trees meeting the minimum size at time of planting standard. When trees exceeding the minimum size at time of planting standard are proposed, the minimum calipers of such trees shall be clearly noted on the Master Plan, Development Plan, or Preliminary Subdivision Plat, as appropriate. (e) In cases where application of the requirements in this subsection result in a fraction in the number of shrubs to be provided, the minimum number of shrubs or trees to be provided shall be rounded upwards to the next highest whole number. (f) All landscape plant materials shall conform to the latest version of the American Standard of Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1, as amended). Plant material shall be of standard quality or better, 1 to name and type of species or variety. (g) The use of native, drought tolerant vegetation is encouraged to reduce dependency upon irrigation. (h) To curtail the spread of disease or insect infestation in a plant species, new tree plantings shall comply with the following standards: (i) When fewer than 20 trees are required on a site, at least two different species shall be utilized, in roughly equal proportions. (ii) When more than 20 but fewer than 40 trees are required to be planted on site, at least three different species shall be utilized, in roughly equal proportions. (iii) When 40 or more trees are required on a site, at least four different species shall be utilized, in roughly equal proportions. (iv) Nothing in this subsection shall be cons1d so as to prevent the utilization of a larger number of different species than specified above. (i) All planting materials shall correspond to the city?s approved plant materials, unless alternative materials are proposed as part of an alternative landscape plan (See Section 40.1-5.2(H), Alternative Landscape Plan). (3) Existing Vegetation Existing healthy, well-formed canopy and understory trees as well as healthy shrubs shall be credited toward the requirements of this section, provided the vegetation meets the minimum size standards of this Ordinance, and is protected before and during development of the site in accordance with Section 40.1-5.3(B), Tree Protection During Construction, and maintained thereafter in a healthy growing condition. (4) Stabilization All required landscape planting areas shall be stabilized and maintained with lawn, ground covers, mulches, or other approved materials to prevent soil erosion and allow rainwater infiltration. (5) Berms All berms shall comply with the following design standards: (a) The slope of all berms shall not exceed a two-to-one (2:1) ratio (horizontal to vertical), shall have a top width at least one-half the berm height, and a maximum height of four feet above the toe of the berm. (b) All berms, regardless of size, shall be stabilized with a ground cover or other suitable vegetation. (c) Berms proposed to be placed along street right-of-way shall be designed and constructed to provide adequate sight distances at intersections and shall not impair safe operation of vehicles. (d) Berms shall in no case damage the roots or trunks of existing healthy vegetation designated to be preserved. (6) Easements Nothing except groundcover shall be planted or installed within any underground or overhead utility, drainage, gas easement, or within five feet of a fire protection system without the consent of the utility provider, easement holder, or the city, as appropriate. (D) Vehicular Use Area Landscaping Except where exempted by Section 40.1-5.2(D)(1), Exemptions, all vehicular use areas shall include landscaping both within the interior of the vehicular use area and around its perimeter, as a means of mitigating the parking area?s microclimate and visual impacts. (1) Exemptions The following uses shall be exempt from the requirements to provide vehicular use area landscaping: (a) Single-family detached residential development; (b) Two- to four-family dwellings; and (c) Off-street surface vehicular use areas with four or fewer spaces. (2) Interior Landscaping Standards All vehicular use areas shall provide and maintain landscaped planting areas within the interior of the vehicular use area in accordance with the standards in this subsection. These standards shall not apply to parking structures or vehicle display areas. (a) Configuration Interior planting areas shall be designed in accordance with the following standards: (i) Islands shall be located at the end of parking bays and have a minimum size of 153 square feet for single loaded parking bays, and a minimum size of 306 square feet for double loaded bays. (ii) Off-street surface parking areas with 100 or more spaces shall be organized into a series of modules of 15,000 square feet or less per module, and be visually separated by eleven-foot-wide continuous landscaped islands containing pedestrian pathways located at least every six parking bays (see Figure 40.1-5.1(D)(2): Interior Planting Configuration). (iii) No single row of parking spaces shall exceed 12 spaces without including an island. (iv) Landscaped planting areas shall be distributed throughout the parking area for the purpose of heat abatement. (v) Driveway and primary drive aisle medians shall have a minimum width of four feet for medians with shrubs and six feet for medians with shrubs and understory trees. (vi) Each interior planting island shall contain at least one canopy or understory tree per every 153 square feet, or portion thereof, of the total landscape island area. (vii) Shrubs shall be planted within landscaping islands at a minimum rate necessary to ensure that at least 25 percent of the total land area occupied by landscaping islands is planted with shrubs. (b) Screened Backfill Soil utilized in vehicular use area islands, driveway medians, and other areas internal to a vehicular use area shall be screened prior to deposition in planting areas. (c) Protection of Planting Areas All planting areas shall be protected from vehicle damage by the installation of curbing, wheel stops, or other comparable methods. This standard shall not prohibit the use of planting areas as on-site stormwater management devices. (3) Perimeter Landscaping Standards Where a vehicular use area serving a use subject to these standards abuts a street right-of-way, vacant land, or any other development (except another vehicular use area), perimeter landscaping strips shall be provided and maintained between the vehicle use area and the abutting right-of-way or property line in accordance with the following standards. (a) Location (i) Perimeter landscaping strips shall be located on the same land where the vehicular use area is located, and shall be placed to assure visibility and safety of pedestrians on the public street, as well as those within the vehicular use area. (ii) Perimeter landscaping strips may not be placed within future street rights-of-way as identified in the Master Transportation Plan. (b) Minimum Width When a vehicular use area is located within 50 feet of a street right-of-way, the perimeter landscaping shall be located within a planting strip at least ten feet wide. In all other instances, the strip shall be the minimum width necessary to assure required landscaping is not damaged by vehicles or other on-site activity. In no instance shall the strip be less than three feet wide. (c) Continuous, Opaque Visual Screen Required Perimeter landscaping for vehicular use areas shall form a continuous, opaque visual screen, excluding required sight clearances at driveways. The perimeter landscaping strip shall meet all city, state, and federal highway sight distance standards. (d) Protection of Landscaping Strip The perimeter landscaping strip shall be protected from vehicular damage by the installation of curbing, wheel stops, extra width in the landscaping strip, or other method approved by the Planning Director. Nothing in this subsection shall prevent the configuration of vehicular use area landscaping as a stormwater management device. (e) Required Materials (i) In cases where the visual screen is comprised of vegetation, evergreen shrubs shall be used to form the continuous, opaque visual screen in the perimeter landscaping strip. (ii) A decorative fence or wall with a minimum transparency of 50 percent or more may be substituted for the evergreen shrubs (see Figure 40.1-5.1(D)(2): Alternative Perimeter Screening). In no instance shall chain link fencing qualify as decorative fencing for the purpose of providing vehicular use area landscaping. (iii) In addition to the evergreen shrub requirements, each perimeter landscaping strip shall include at least eight aggregate caliper inches (ACI) of canopy trees per 100 linear feet of landscaping strip. Understory trees may be used beneath overhead utilities. (f) Minimum Height (i) Shrubs associated with the perimeter landscaping shall be maintained at a minimum height of at least three feet above the surface elevation of the adjacent vehicular use area pavement within four years of planting. (ii) Fences or walls used in-lieu of shrubs shall maintain a height of 48 inches above the adjacent grade, except where there is a requirement for a lower height because the fence or wall is located within a sight triangle. (g) Adjacent to Perimeter Buffers Perimeter landscape strips associated with a vehicle use area may be credited towards perimeter buffer standards (See Section 40.1-5.2(E), Perimeter Buffers), provided the minimum buffer standards of this section are met. (h) Adjacent to Off-Street Surface Parking on Other Lots Where two or more off-street surface vehicular use areas are located adjacent to one another, but upon different lots, no perimeter landscaping strip shall be required between the two vehicular use areas. (i) Stormwater Management Generally (i) The location of Stormwater retention and detention ponds shall be in accordance with this section for all development, except single family lots. Slight swales used to channel water to another portion of the lot or bio-retention swales, filters and basins are not regulated by this section. (ii) Only Stormwater retention and detention facilities below ground shall be located in between the building and any street. (iii) Stormwater retention ponds not designed and landscaped as a site amenity shall be fully screened from off-site views. (iv) Landscape plantings may be used to increase infiltration and decrease runoff. Alternative designs, such as landscaping islands configured with a lower grade than adjacent parking, or rain gardens are encouraged. (4) Incentives The total aggregate caliper inch requirements for canopy and understory trees in this subsection may be reduced by five percent when: (a) At least 65 percent of the provided parking is located to the side or rear of the building; (b) At least 30 percent of the total required parking is subject to a shared parking agreement (See Section 40.1-5.1(J)(2), Shared Parking; and (c) When pervious parking surfacing is used for 20 percent or more of the total vehicular use area. Nothing shall prohibit the combination of these incentives or the resulting cumulative reduction in the amount of required tree ACI. (E) Perimeter Buffers (1) Purpose and Intent Perimeter landscape buffers are intended to mitigate potential negative effects of different contiguous uses. (2) Applicability Except for single-family detached residential uses and uses in the D1 and D2 districts, all development shall provide a perimeter landscape buffer to separate it from uses in a different use classification in accordance with Table 40.1-5.2(E)(3), Buffer Types, and Table 40.1-5.2(E)(4), Buffer Type Application. (3) Types of Buffers Table 40.1-5.2(E)(3), Buffer Types, describes four different buffering types in terms of their function, opacity, width, and planting requirements. Where a particular buffer type is required in Table 40.1-5.2(E)(4), Buffer Type Application, the requirement may be met with the combination of minimum buffer width and minimum screening requirements specified under either Option 1 or Option 2. Where an option utilizing a fence or wall is selected, the fence or wall shall comply with the standards of Section 40.1-5.10, Fences and Walls. (4) Buffer Type Application Table 40.1-5.2(E)(4), Buffer Type Application, specifies the type of perimeter landscape buffer that new development shall provide between it and adjacent property, based on the zoning district of the development site and that of the adjacent property. The buffer type is indicated by a letter corresponding to one of the four buffer types depicted in Table 40.1-5.2(E)(3), Buffer Types. (5) Location of Buffers (a) Perimeter buffers required by this section shall be located only along the outer perimeter of the parcel where it abuts another parcel, and shall extend to the parcel boundary line or right-of-way line. (b) Perimeter buffers are not required along lot lines abutting streets, except as needed to screen outdoor industrial operations or storage on lots in an industrial district. Industrial uses with outdoor operations or storage components shall include perimeter buffers as necessary to screen outdoor use areas from off-site views. (c) A perimeter buffer may be located along shared access easements between parcels in nonresidential developments. (6) Responsibility for Buffer Installation Where a developing parcel is adjacent to an existing use and a perimeter buffer is required in accordance with this section, the developing parcel shall provide the full perimeter buffer required adjacent to the existing use in accordance with Table 40.1-5.2(E)(3) Buffer Types, and Table 40.1-5.2(E)(4), Buffer Type Application, unless a portion or all of a perimeter buffer that complies with the standards of this section already exists between the lots. Where all or part of a perimeter buffer exists, but the buffer does not fully comply with the standards of this section, the developing parcel shall be responsible for providing all the additional planting material necessary to meet the standards of this section. (7) Development within Required Buffers (a) The required buffer shall not contain any development, impervious surfaces, or site features (except fences or walls) that do not function to meet the standards of this section or that require removal of existing vegetation, unless otherwise permitted in this Ordinance. (b) Sidewalks, trails, and other elements associated with passive recreation may be placed in perimeter buffers if all required landscaping is provided and damage to existing vegetation is minimized to the maximum extent practicable. (c) Overhead and underground utilities required or allowed by the city are permitted to cross a required buffer in a perpendicular fashion, but shall minimize the impact to vegetation to the maximum extent practicable. Where required landscaping material is damaged or removed due to utility activity within a required buffer, the landowner shall be responsible for replanting all damaged or removed vegetation necessary to ensure the buffer meets the standards in this Ordinance. (8) Sight Triangles No fencing, berms, walls, or other landscaping features may exceed 36 inches above grade within required sight triangles for streets, alleys, or driveways(See Section 4.1-8.2(C)(4). (9) Credit for Existing Vegetation Existing vegetation meeting the size standards of Section 40.1-5.2(C)(2), Planting Standards, located within the perimeter buffer area may be preserved and credited toward the perimeter buffer standards. ? (G) Site Landscaping (1) Purpose and Intent Site landscaping material is intended to soften the visual impact of building foundations and provide for the even dispersal of trees across a development site. (2) Distinguished from Other Required Landscaping Site landscaping, for the purpose of this section, is landscaping that is not: (a) Required vehicular use area landscaping; (b) Located within a required perimeter buffer strip; or (c) Required screening. (3) Site Landscaping Standards Except for single-family detached residential and two- to four-family dwellings, site landscaping shall be required for all development, and shall be supplied in the amounts identified in Table 40.1-5.2(G)(3), Required Site Landscaping Plantings. Site landscaping shall meet the minimum size standards for new planting specified in Section 40.1-5.2(C)(2), Planting Standards. (4) Shrub Placement Required shrubs shall be placed around the building perimeter, a minimum of three feet from the building, with emphasis placed on building foundations visible from the public right-of-way. Required shrubs may be planted up to 15 feet from the building provided there is a sidewalk located between the planting area and the building wall. (5) Tree Placement Trees serving as site landscaping shall be dispersed across a site in accordance with good planting practice and the following priority listing: (a) In yards between a building fa?ade and a street right-of-way where no vehicular use area landscaping is required; (b) Between a building and an adjacent lot with an existing use that provides more than 50 percent of the vegetative material associated with a required perimeter buffer; (c) Between a building fa?ade and an abutting lot with the same or a more intense zoning district classification (where no perimeter buffering is required); (d) Within open-space set-aside areas with no existing or reforested trees; (e) Adjacent to on-site areas of pedestrian or vehicular circulation where no other vegetative material is required (e.g., drive-throughs or stacking lanes); or (f) Other areas near accessory structures or accessory uses. ?

Roanoke City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 31.1 SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE IV. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Sec. 31.1-400. Standards for streets. ? (b) Whenever a subdivision is classified as a major subdivision, the subdivider shall provide street improvements as set forth in Table 400-1. (c) Curb and gutter, planted strips, street trees, and sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of a new street. Where lots are being established on only one (1) side of a new street, and where topographic conditions would preclude future establishment of lots on the undeveloped side of the street, sidewalks shall not be required on the side of the street where no lots are being created. Where a subdivision takes place only on one (1) side of an existing street, such improvements shall be required only on the side on which the subdivision takes place. ? (f) Street trees shall be planted along the entire length of the street being created or improved, exclusive of areas required to remain clear for the purposes of sight distance. (1) The minimum number of street trees required shall be calculated by dividing the block length, minus twenty (20) feet of sight distance required at each corner of the block, by forty (40). Any fractional remainder may be rounded down to a whole number. The required number of trees may be reduced by the number of street lights located more than twenty (20) feet from an intersection. (2) Street trees shall be provided in the planted strip between the sidewalk and curb or within tree grates located in an extended-width sidewalk as permitted in Table 400-1. Street trees shall be located with centers a minimum of three (3) feet from the back of the curb in a planted strip or in tree grates along an extended-width sidewalk. A minimum of five (5) feet of clearance shall be maintained between street trees and underground utilities. (3) Street trees shall be planted in accordance with the Standardized Landscape Specifications for the Commonwealth of Virginia, 2000, jointly adopted by the Virginia Nurserymen's Association, the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. (4) All trees required by this section shall be selected from the approved tree list in Table 400-3 and shall meet the specified minimum caliper or height at the time of planting. The subdivision agent may approve the use of trees not set forth in Table 400-3 to meet the minimum street tree requirements of this section, provided the subdivision agent determines the proposed alternative species are consistent with the intent of this section. The resource for such determination shall be based on the published reference text, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, fifth edition, 1998, by Michael A. (g) The subdivision agent, in consultation with the city engineer and city traffic engineer, will review proposed street lighting to determine that the overall layout and design of street lights are adequate for the streets and related pedestrian ways as to the height of poles, shielding of light sources, and that placement is coordinated with the location of street trees and other public improvements. A certificate of appropriateness from the architectural review board shall be obtained for street lights to be installed in either the Historic Downtown Overlay District (H-1) or the Historic Neighborhood Overlay District (H-2). ? (Ord. No. 37985, ? 2, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 38425, ? 1, 4-20-09)

Roanoke City Code View whole ordinance
Chapter 33 VEGETATION AND TRASH ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 33-1. Planting trees or shrubs on city property. It shall be unlawful and a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person, other than a duly authorized agent of the city, to plant any tree or shrub on any public right-of-way or other city property, except in accord with rules and regulations promulgated by the city manager. Charter reference? Authority of city to plant and maintain shade trees along the streets and on public grounds, ? 2(12).

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Chapter 36.2 ZONING ARTICLE 6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING Sec. 36.2-642. General landscaping and screening standards. (a) General requirements. (1) All portions of a lot which are not included in the calculation of impervious surface ratio shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall include plant materials as may be required by this division as well as open areas covered with grass or other vegetative groundcover. (2) Landscaping within a sight distance triangle shall not include any evergreen tree and, furthermore, shall not include shrubs or ground cover exceeding thirty (30) inches in height above the graded ground level. (3) When a determination of the number of required trees or shrubs, as set forth in this division, results in a fraction, any fraction shall be counted as one (1) tree or shrub. (4) If the development of any portion of a lot includes the creation of a slope of two to one (2:1), horizontal to vertical, or greater, such slope shall be planted with vegetative cover, subject to determination of the Zoning Administrator that the methods of planting will hold the soil in place and that the proposed vegetative cover and rate of planting will ensure stabilization of the slope. (b) Planting materials. Where landscaping is required by this division, the following standards shall apply: (1) All trees required by this division shall be selected from the approved tree list in Table 642-1 and shall meet the applicable minimum height and caliper at the time of planting and suitability requirements as set forth in Table 642-1, unless otherwise provided for in this division. The Zoning Administrator may approve the use of trees not set forth in Table 642-1 to meet the minimum tree requirements of this division, subject to the Zoning Administrator's determination that the height, caliper, canopy, and suitability characteristics of such alternative trees are consistent with the intent and standards of this division. The resource for such determination shall be based on the published reference text, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, fifth edition, 1998, by Michael A. Dirr. (2) Where evergreen or deciduous shrubs are required by this division, such shrubs shall have a minimum height of eighteen (18) inches at the time of planting. (3) Existing vegetation which meets the standards prescribed by this division, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, may be preserved and may be used to meet some or all of the landscaping requirements. (4) All required landscaping materials shall meet the specifications and standards of the American Association of Nurserymen. (5) Where the planting of trees which have a height at twenty-year maturity which would interfere with overhead utility lines, the Zoning Administrator may, as a part of development plan approval, permit the substitution of trees with a lesser height at maturity, provided the substitute trees shall be provided at a rate that will result in the same amount of total tree canopy. (c) Screening. Where screening is required by this division, the following standards shall apply: (1) Screening shall be visually opaque and constructed of a durable material. (2) Screening shall be maintained by the owner of the property so as to meet the requirements of this division. (3) Acceptable screening materials shall include stockade fences, decorative masonry walls, brick walls, and earth berms. The Zoning Administrator may approve alternative materials where their characteristics and design meet the intent and standards of this division. (d) Landscape plan. For development plans subject to the requirements of this division, the following landscaping information shall be required as part of development plan approval: (1) For a basic development plan, the landscaping information as set forth in Section B-1, Appendix B, shall be submitted; or (2) For a comprehensive development plan, a Landscape Plan as set forth in Section B-3, Appendix B, shall be submitted. (e) Installation. The installation of required tree canopies, landscaping, buffering, and screening shall meet the following requirements: (1) Only healthy planting materials shall be used for required plantings. (2) The planting of trees shall be done in accordance with either the standardized landscape specifications jointly adopted by the Virginia Nurserymen's Association, the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, and the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, or the road and bridge specifications of the Virginia Department of Transportation. (3) No temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until either the required landscaping is completed in accordance with an approved development plan or the property owner or developer provides a guarantee in a form acceptable to the City Attorney that ensures installation. (A) A guarantee for required landscaping shall be an amount equal to one hundred ten (110) percent of the cost of the plants, related materials, and installation. (B) All required landscaping shall be installed, inspected, and approved within three (3) months of acceptance of the guarantee. (C) During any water emergency declared by the governing body in which the use of water is restricted, the Zoning Administrator may permit the delayed installation of required trees, plants, or screening materials. In this event, the property owner shall be required to maintain the guarantee. After a declaration of water emergency ends, the property owner shall install the required plants within thirty (30) days. (4) No permanent Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the required landscaping is completed in accordance with an approved development plan. (f) Maintenance. After approval by the Zoning Administrator that all landscaping required by this chapter is complete and in healthy condition, the property owner shall be responsible for the ongoing protection and maintenance of all required landscaping in a manner that complies with the requirements of this chapter and in conformance with the approved development plan. Where necessary to comply with the requirements of this chapter and the approved development plan, dead or damaged landscaping materials shall be replaced by the property owner within six (6) months of notification by the City. (g) Modification of landscaping requirements. The Zoning Administrator may approve in writing a development plan subject to, in whole or in part, alternative landscaping, screening, or buffer yard standards if the Zoning Administrator finds that any of the following circumstances exist on the proposed development site, or surrounding properties, provided any such alternative plan shall provide the equivalent quantity of required vegetative material and shall have no additional adverse visual impact on adjacent properties or public areas or otherwise be inconsistent with the stated purposes of this division: (1) Natural land characteristics, such as topography or existing vegetation, on the proposed development site would achieve the same intent of this division; (2) Innovative landscaping or architectural design is employed on the development site to achieve an equivalent tree canopy, landscaping, screening, or buffering effect; (3) The screening and landscaping for a required buffer would be ineffective because of the proposed topography of the site or the location of the improvements on the site; or (4) The topography of adjacent and surrounding sites would render required screening ineffective. (Ord. No. 37633, ? 14, 11-20-06; Ord. No. 37984, ? 6, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 38423, ? 1, 4-20-09; Ord. No. 39495, ? 1, 9-4-12)

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Chapter 36.2 ZONING ARTICLE 6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING Sec. 36.2-646. - Fa?ade planting. Structures containing single-family, two-family, townhouse or rowhouse, or multifamily dwelling units shall be subject to the following landscaping requirements: (a) A minimum of one (1) deciduous or evergreen shrub for each four (4) linear feet of building foundation that fronts on a street shall be planted in the area between the street right-of-way and the principal building. (b) For through lots, the regulations of this section shall apply only to the fa?ade of the building that contains the principal entrance(s) to the structure. (Ord. No. 37633, ? 14, 11-20-06; Ord. No. 37984, ? 6, 12-17-07) Sec. 36.2-647. - Buffering and screening. (a) Buffering or screening shall be provided for certain activities and uses as specified in Table 647-1 except for parking areas which is contained in Section 36.2-648. The required buffering and screening materials shall be provided in accordance with Section 36.2-649. (b) Except where specified otherwise, buffering and screening shall be installed in side and rear yards behind the building line of the lot being developed such that it reduces the visual impact of the structures, activities, or uses on abutting properties and public rights-of-way, as applicable, considering sight lines from those abutting properties and public rights-of-way, as applicable. (c) For purposes of this section, abutting lots shall not include lots separated by a right-of-way containing a street, river or creek, or railroad line. Lots that would abut if not for their separation by an alley shall be considered abutting lots for purposes of this section and shall be subject to these buffering and screening requirements. (Ord. No. 37984, ? 6, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 38423, ? 1, 4-20-09; Ord. No. 38424, ? 1, 4-20-09; Ord. No. 39495, ? 1, 9-4-12; Ord. No. 40088, ? 1, 10-20-14) Sec. 36.2-649. Standards for buffering, screening, and parking area landscaping materials. Materials used to meet requirements of Sections 36.2-647 and 36.2-648 shall meet the standards of Table 649-1. (Ord. No. 37984, ? 6, 12-17-07; Ord. No. 38423, ? 1, 4-20-09; Ord. No. 39495, ? 1, 9-4-12; Ord. No. 40088, ? 1, 10-20-14)

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Chapter 36.2 ZONING ARTICLE 6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DIVISION 4. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING Sec. 36.2-648. Parking area landscaping. (a) Parking areas shall be subject to the following buffering and screening standards: (1) Wheel stops, curbing, or other barriers shall protect landscaping from damage by motor vehicles. (2) Interior planting areas shall be at least eight (8) feet by eighteen (18) feet, with a minimum soil depth of two (2) feet, and shall include surface landscaping, mulch, grass or other vegetative ground cover. (3) Trees required by this section shall be selected from Table 642-1. (b) Parking areas shall be landscaped according to the standards set forth in the Table 648-1. (c) The landscaping and screening materials shall be provided in accordance with Section 36.2-649. (Ord. No. 37633, ? 14, 11-20-06; Ord. No. 38237, ? 5, 9-15-08; Ord. No. 38423, ? 1, 4-20-09; Ord. No. 39495, ? 1, 9-4-12)

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Chapter 106 ZONING ARTICLE IV. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Sec. 106-402.15. Planting and design guidelines. (A) Use deciduous urban shade trees with ground cover or low shrubs as the primary landscape material. Avoid tall shrubs or low-branching trees that will restrict visibility. (B) For planting islands that are parallel to spaces, islands shall be a minimum of nine feet wide to allow doors to open. (C) For planting islands that are perpendicular to spaces, islands shall be a minimum of eight feet wide to allow for overhang of parked cars. If parking is only on one side of the island, an eight-foot width is still required. (Ord. of 3-14-05(2))

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Chapter 95 PUBLIC TREES Sec. 95-7. Removal, planting, replanting, and replacement. Whenever practical, the city shall replace a tree or trees in a treelawn when such trees are removed for street or highway paving. No person, other than the city, shall remove a tree from the treelawn for the purpose of construction, or for any other reason, without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the city horticulturist, and without replacing the removed tree or trees to the satisfaction of the horticulturist. The person or property owner shall bear the cost of removal and replacement of all trees removed. No person shall plant a tree on city property or right of way contrary to the master street tree plan. Any such planting may be removed by the city at the cost of such person. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. (Ord. of 1-10-00)

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Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES Chapter 12.25 TREES AND SHRUBBERY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY 12.25.060 Public tree care. (1) The city, in consonance with the comprehensive landscape master plan, shall plant, prune, maintain and relocate trees, plants, and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares, and public grounds, as may be appropriate to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. (2) Before the removal of any street tree or park tree, or any part thereof, by the city, or before the city issues an order directing said removal, the city shall advise the landscaping advisory board in writing of its intention and the reasons therefor. The landscaping advisory board shall have 30 days after receipt of such notice to make its recommendation to the city with respect thereto, suggesting, if possible, any alternative to the proposed removal. Such alternatives are advisory only, the decision to remove hereunder being at the discretion of the city, provided the provisions of subsection (3) of this section are met. (3) The city shall not remove a street tree of significant size, or permit removal by others, unless notice of the intended removal or destruction is given. The notice shall consist of a durable and legible statement of the city?s intent, affixed to and easily visible on the tree for not less than five days immediately preceding the contemplated removal or destruction; and the notice shall state the reason for the intended removal or destruction of the tree and the person or persons to whom inquiries or protests thereon may be directed. (4) In the event of an emergency situation, such as a fallen tree or some other condition or occurrence requiring an immediate removal or destruction of a tree along one of these public ways, the city may remove or destroy the tree without complying with the foregoing provisions of this section. ?Emergency situation? shall include, but is not limited to, trees posing an immediate danger to public safety and trees causing stoppage of utility services such as water lines, sewer lines, electric or power lines, or other public or private improvements; all as determined by the director of public works for the city. (5) When a tree is removed it shall be city policy to plant a replacement somewhere in the general area to include planting on private property, with the consent of the owner. (6) This section does not prohibit the planting of ?street trees? by home owners on public property in front of their lot, or by other citizens, providing that the selection and location of said trees is in accordance with the comprehensive landscape master plan and approval obtained from the landscaping advisory board, the city horticulturist, and the director of public works for the city. (Code 1985, ? 26-69; Ord. 2-10-99).

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Chapter 34 ENVIRONMENT ARTICLE IX. BORROW PITS Sec. 34-363. Operation plan. (a) At the time of filing an application for an excavation permit, each operator shall file with the planning department a plan of operation for the mining operations or borrow pit for which a permit is sought. The plan shall be submitted on a form to be prescribed by the planning department and shall contain information as he may require. The plan shall contain among other things an agreement by the operator to provide for the following in a manner satisfactory to the planning commission and city council: ? (5) Planting trees, shrubs, grasses or other plants upon the parts of such areas where revegetation is practicable. ? (Code 1976, ? 9-17) Sec. 34-364. Operating and development requirements. ? (c) Roadside landscape. Existing trees and ground cover along public street frontage shall be preserved, maintained and supplemented for a depth of 50 feet. The type, design and spacing of supplemental planting shall be approved by the planning department. ? (Code 1976, ? 9-18)

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Chapter 74 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS ARTICLE IV. OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY DIVISION 2. TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER VEGETATION Sec. 74-204. Planting. (a) Any person desiring to plant a tree, shrub, plant or other type of horticultural display on any city street, alley or other public property shall first apply to and secure the approval of the city beautification and litter control commission. (b) In considering any such application, the commission shall be guided by the compatibility of the requested planting with existing planting in the surrounding area, the adequacy of the planting area, the effect, if any, the planting will have on highway safety, the desirable spacing for the type planting requested and the appropriateness of the proposed species for the intended use. (Code 1976, ? 24-28)

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Unified Development Ordinance ARTICLE 6 DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS SEC. 31-603. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS. (a) PURPOSE. The purpose of the landscaping standards is to provide visual enhancement of the City; to protect and promote the appearance, character and economic value of property; to reduce visibility of paved areas and other unsightly views from adjacent properties and public lands; to moderate climatic effects; to minimize noise and glare; to enhance public safety by defining spaces to influence traffic movement; to reduce storm water runoff, and to provide visual transition between neighboring properties. (b) APPLICABILITY. This Section shall apply to all new major residential subdivisions, and commercial, office and industrial subdivisions and site plans. The developer shall submit a landscape plan to the Director of Planning as precedent to final site plan approval as outlined in Section 31-307 of this Ordinance. However, any development containing eighty percent (80%) or more impervious area shall include a landscape plan at the time of initial site plan submittal. In addition to the above, a sign landscape plan, which complies with this Ordinance, Section 31-714, signs, and Section 31-412(h), if applicable, shall be required. (c) GENERAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. The following shall apply to all Sections of the landscaping provisions of this Ordinance. (1) TYPE. Plant materials shall be selected from the approved plant list set forth as Appendix C herein, which plant list is hereby by incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety in this Section. All modifications shall be approved by the Director in accord with the Waivers and Modifications Section of this Ordinance. For developments containing 300 trees or greater, no more than thirty percent (30%) of the required new planting shall consist of one family type and shall be interspersed; not more than twenty percent (20%) of the required new plantings shall consist of the same genus type and shall be interspersed, and not more than ten percent (10%) of the required new plantings shall consist of the same species type and shall be interspersed. (2) CONDITION. All plant materials shall conform to the standards of the American Nursery and Landscape Association ("ANLA") (formerly the American Association of Nurserymen), The American Standard For Nursery Stock, (1996), which document is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein. Said document may be obtained by contacting ANLA at 1250 I Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/789-2900). Plants shall be healthy, vigorous, well rooted and free of defects, decay, disease or infestations. After implementation, all required plant material shall be maintained by the property owner. All dead, dying or diseased plant material shall be replaced by the property owner. (3) BONDING. Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide a maintenance bond. The maintenance bond shall be in the amount of one-third (1/3 of the value of the required landscaping, and shall be held for a period of 12 months following the date of Certificate of Occupancy issuance. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until the required landscaping is planted and completed in accordance with the approved landscape plan. If planting cannot occur due to seasonal constraints, the Planning Director may accept a performance surety in lieu of installation of plantings. The performance surety may be submitted in the form of a performance bond irrevocable letter of credit, certified check, cash escrow or other surety acceptable to the City attorney as to format and manner of execution. This surety shall include the full cost of plant materials and installation costs such as, but not limited to, soil treatment, labor, and/or guying costs. Should the Planning Director accept performance surety in lieu of any or all plantings, all required landscaping shall be installed and approved by the following planting season. (4) PLANTING STANDARDS. The planting of materials shall conform to the standardized landscape specifications as identified in the "Guidelines for Landscape Planting in the City of Suffolk, Virginia" or in the standards of the most recent edition of the American Nursery and Landscape Association ("ANLA") (formerly the American Association of Nurserymen), The American Standard For Nursery Stock, (1996), which document is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in its entirety herein (said document may be obtained by contacting ANLA at 1250 I Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/789-2900), and the "Standardized Landscape Specification for the State of Virginia" by the Virginia Nurserymen's Association. All trees shall have tops which display a natural growing shape or condition. Trunks shall be healthy and free of defects or mutations such as, but not limited to, over guying. (5) PROTECTION STANDARDS. A. Landscaped areas shall be protected from vehicular encroachment by planter islands such as, but not limited to, 8?? 8? new treated timbers, concrete curb stops, and curb/gutter or as approved by the Director. Planting islands shall contain a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet for each tree and a minimum of ten (10) square feet for each shrub. The Director may consider the advice of the City Engineer, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, Virginia Department of Transportation, and any other agencies in determining the final design of planter islands. B. Unless other requirements of this Ordinance are greater, all new trees shall be mulched within a minimum two and one-half-foot (2??) radius planting area. All shrubs shall be mulched within a one-half-foot area of the plant. Mulching shall consist of a minimum depth of two (2) inches and shall be completed within two (2) days of planting or at final inspection. Acceptable mulching materials are listed in the "Guidelines for Landscape Planting in the City of Suffolk, Virginia." (6) VISIBILITY. The landscape plan shall identify a visibility triangle at all intersections including parking access aisles and roads. No trees, shrubs or other materials shall be placed where this will impede visibility above 2? feet within the visibility triangle or as required by the Virginia Department of Transportation or by the City of Suffolk Public Works Department. The Director of Planning shall consider the comments from other agencies prior to final approval of the landscape plan. (d) MINIMUM PLANT SPECIFICATIONS. (1) PRESERVATION OF EXISTING TREES. Preservation of existing trees and shrubs shall be maximized to provide for continuity and improved buffering ability. Effort shall be made to preserve all existing trees within twenty (20) feet of existing water bodies such as lakes, streams and wetlands. Except for tree canopy requirements, trees retained for compliance with this Ordinance shall not be less than six (6) feet in height, shall be noted on the landscape plan, and shall comply with the following: A. Prior to landscape plan approval, the property owner shall sign a statement stating protective measures to be taken and agreement to replacement of the trees should any removal or death occur during and/or after construction; B. The landscape plan shall identify the protection area and method of protection for retained trees. The minimum radius of protection area shall be determined by multiplying the tree diameter at breast height in inches by one foot or by delineation of the drip line of the tree, whichever is greater; C. The protection area shall be identified during construction with high visibility fencing and/or chain link fencing. There shall be no encroachment including, but not limited to, earth disturbing activities such as grading and/or stockpiling of soil or materialswithin this area; D. Any vegetation removed before, during or after construction shall be replaced with newly planted vegetation which meets the minimum requirements outlined in this Ordinance. (2) NEW TREES. Required tree plantings shall conform to the following minimum standards with caliper measurements taken six inches above grade. At time of planting: A. Large street trees shall measure a minimum of 1?- to 2-inch caliper; B. Medium street trees shall measure a minimum of one- to 1?-inch caliper; C. Screening trees shall measure a minimum of 4? to six feet in height. (3) NEW SHRUBS. A. Streetscape shrubs shall be container grown in not less than three gallons and shall not be less than 24 inches in height at time of planting and shall not be pruned to less than 24 inches in height. B. Screening shrubs shall not be less than 30 inches at time of planting and shall not be pruned to less than five (5) feet in height. (e) TREE CANOPY. Canopy calculations for new plantings shall be calculated from the official tree canopy maintained in the City of Suffolk Department of Planning. All new and existing vegetation applied to canopy requirements shall comply with the plant specifications and standards of this Ordinance (1) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. The landscape plan shall include the planting and/or replacement of trees on site to the extent that, after ten years from the date of planting, tree canopies shall be at least: A. Ten percent (10%) tree canopy for a site zoned office, business or industrial; B. Ten percent (10%) tree canopy for a residential site zoned twenty (20) or more units per acre; C. Fifteen percent (15%) tree canopy for a residential site zoned more than ten, but less than twenty units per acre; and D. Twenty percent (20%) tree canopy for a residential site zoned ten (10) units or less per acre. (2) EXISTING VEGETATION. A. Existing plant material exceeding five feet in height may be applied toward tree canopy or tree cover requirements. Preserved trees shall conform to the plant specifications and standards of this Ordinance except for size. B. Credit shall be calculated by multiplying 1.25 times the undisturbed wooded area. C. Effort shall be made to preserve all existing vegetation within twenty (20) feet of existing water bodies, such as but not limited to lakes, streams and wetlands or as required by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Overlay District. (3) EXEMPTIONS. The following land area shall be exempt from the area to be calculated: A. Areas devoid of plant material exceeding five (5) feet in height; B. Dedicated school sites or other publicly dedicated lands; C. Playing fields and other non-wooded recreation area; D. Wetlands areas. (f) SCREENING. ? (2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. ? B. Where only vegetation is used, screening shall consist of a double staggered row of evergreen trees spaced 20 feet on center, or a triple staggered row of evergreen screening shrubs spaced ten feet on center. ? (3) REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE, BUSINESS OR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS ADJACENT TO A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. A. Where only vegetation is used, screening shall consist of a double staggered row of evergreen screening trees spaced twenty (20) feet on center, or a triple staggered row of evergreen screening shrubs spaced ten (10) feet on center. B. In addition to the above, office, business or industrial uses, such as, but not limited to, loading docks, parking areas and the like, which, in the opinion of the Director of Planning and Community Development are objectionable, abut a residential district, berming shall be required. (i) Requirements for residential districts: a. Where RU, RC, RM, RLM or RL residential districts, as defined in Article 4, abut A, RR or RE districts, additional landscaping shall be required. b. Landscaping shall consist of a 15-foot screening strip of either a single row of screening trees spaced 20 feet on center or a single row of screening shrubs spaced ten feet on center. (4) REQUIREMENTS FOR SUPERSTORES AND BIG BOX RETAIL USES. Retail uses subject to Section 31-715 of this Ordinance shall comply with the following standards: A. LANDSCAPING. (i) PERIPHERAL. A 30-foot wide landscaped buffer shall be provided along the front property line and along all abutting arterial roadways with breaks for approved access points. A minimum 15-foot wide landscape buffer shall be planted along all other property lines and along all internal roadways. No parking is permitted within these required buffer area or landscape areas. (ii) BUILDING FACADE. The minimum setback for any building facade shall be 35 feet. Where the facade faces adjacent residential uses, an earthen berm, no less than six feet in height, containing at minimum, evergreen trees planted at intervals of 20 feet on center, or in clusters or clumps and shrubbery, shall be provided. (iii) PARKING LOT. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the parking area shall be landscaped. Landscaped areas shall be dispersed throughout the parking lot. Landscaped areas shall be protected by raised curbs and shall be a minimum of 200 square feet in size, except that ten percent of the planting areas may contain a minimum of 100 square feet. Where used, parking lot islands between parallel parking rows shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and shall run the length of the parking aisle capped at each end by the termination of the island. In all cases parking aisles shall be landscaped at each end. For other types of parking configurations, landscaping, screening and buffer yard standards shall prevail. (iv) REQUIRED PLANTINGS. a. STREET TREE SPACING. Trees shall be planted on 30-foot centers. For variety, trees may be occasionally grouped to accent an area. b. NUMBERS OF TREES AND SHRUBS PER 100 SQUARE FEET. Trees and shrubs shall be provided consistent with the landscaping standards of this Ordinance. c. GROUND COVER AREAS. All areas shall be planted at a minimum with turf or grass. Ground covering such as ivy or similar material shall be used to accent planting areas. (5) EXEMPTIONS. A. Principal agricultural uses shall be exempt from screening requirements, with the exception of uses such as sawmills and feedlots and other uses which, in the opinion of the Director of Planning and Community Development, are objectionable. (g) STREETSCAPE LANDSCAPING. (1) APPLICABILITY. In addition to the above, all developments with five (5) or more parking spaces and/or subject to site plan review shall provide streetscape landscaping. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all expansions, reuse and/or modifications of existing development. Should existing site conditions and/or existing development of the property limit applicability of this Section, the developer may submit a Waiver or Modification request in accordance with the Waivers and Modifications Section of this Ordinance. (2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. A. At minimum, a continuous ten-foot (10?) wide Streetscape planting strip, exclusive of easements, shall be located in areas adjacent to an existing or proposed public road provided, however, that a lower width may be permitted by the street improvement standards, Section 31-612(c)(3) (Street Patterns) in order to balance median and sidewalk widths. Up to five (5) feet of this planting strip may be devoted to sidewalk. The planting strip shall be located generally parallel to the existing or proposed road and shall not be located in areas identified for road widening, road projects, drainage areas, BMP areas or other public improvement projects. Minor encroachments in the planting strip by drainage easements may be approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development. B. Street trees shall be required to be planted within the ten-foot planting strip. One large street tree shall be required every 50 feet or fraction thereof, or, one medium street tree shall be required every 25 feet or fraction thereof. Street trees shall be planted in an even, linear spacing. If minor shifts to the linear spacing are required due to the location of existing infrastructure, development or required sight distance, these shifts may be approved by the Director of Planning. C. A single row of streetscape shrubs, planted three feet on center, shall be placed within the ten foot planting strip. Effort shall be made to locate this vegetation so to provide most effective screening of parking areas. Berms, three feet in height and a maximum 2:1 slope, may replace streetscape shrubs to a maximum of 50 percent.

Virginia Beach City Code View whole ordinance
APPENDIX E TREE PLANTING, PRESERVATION AND REPLACEMENT Sec. 1.4. Application. The terms and provisions of this ordinance [appendix] shall apply to property as follows: A. Residential. 1. All residential lots shall have trees planted, or canopy cover provided, based upon the following minimum requirements by lot size: a. 1?4,999 square feet: (1) One small tree per attached townhouse interior lot. (2) Two (2) small, or medium, trees for attached townhouse end lots. (3) Two (2) small or medium trees for all other lots. B. 5,000?7,499 square feet: 300 square-foot canopy cover. C. 7,500?9,999 square feet: 400 square-foot canopy cover. D. 10,000?14,999 square feet: 600 square-foot canopy cover. E. 15,000?19,999 square feet: 750 square-foot canopy cover. F. 20,000?29,999 square feet: 900 square-foot canopy cover. G. 30,000?65,339 square feet: 1,000 square-foot canopy cover. H. 65,340?87,119 square feet: 1500 square-foot canopy cover. i. 87,200 square feet and greater: 2,000 square-foot canopy cover. 2. Trees shall be selected from the specifications and standards and shall be a minimum of five (5) to six (6) feet in height for small trees at the time of planting and one and one-half (1?) inches to two (2) inches caliper for medium and large trees at the time of planting. Planting shall be accomplished in accordance with the specifications and standards. 3. Existing or relocated trees on individual lots may be used to satisfy section 1.4.A., provided that: a. The trees meet or exceed the quantities required for lots one to four thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (4,999) square feet or canopy cover as listed in section 1.4.A.1.; and b. The trees have been protected in accordance with section 1.4.A.5. during construction and are physically and structurally in good condition per the city arborist or his designee; c. Trees that have canopy extending over adjoining lots will receive credit for only that portion of canopy covering the lot from which the tree is growing. Credit for canopy cover will be given when tree on adjoining lots have canopy extending over an individual lot, but only that portion extending will be credited towards the required canopy cover for the individual lot. Canopy cover for street trees shall be credited toward residential lots in the amount of area on the individual lot measured from the right-of-way line. This credit will be considered only if the outline of the tree canopy, square footage of the tree canopy and type of tree are shown on the site plan when presented to obtain a building permit. 4. Nonacceptable trees: Trees selected for residential use shall not be of a species, variety or cultivar from the nonacceptable tree list in the specifications and standards. 5. Tree protection during construction: Existing trees that are to be used to meet the requirements of section 1.4 shall be protected in accordance with the following: Before construction activity begins, protective barriers must be securely in place. Minimum undisturbed areas shall be determined by multiplying the tree's diameter breast height (DBH), measured at four and one-half (4?) feet, by one foot. This is the minimum diameter that must be left undisturbed around each tree. This area is approximately the area of the outermost branches (drip line). All construction activities shall be prohibited within the minimum undisturbed areas provided for any tree(s) for which credit is given toward satisfying the residential canopy requirements. All temporary construction activities shall also be prohibited with the minimum undisturbed areas, including all excavating, filling, trenching, construction storage and dumping, and parking of construction equipment/vehicles or employee vehicles. 6. Inspection and bonding: Each lot shall be inspected and approved prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy or final inspection approval. All new trees must be identified with species identification tags and must remain tagged until after the inspection is complete. The inspection shall be performed by the permits and inspections division of the department of planning. Where additional residential lot trees are required, no certificate of occupancy or final inspection approval shall be issued until the required trees have been planted in accordance with City of Virginia Beach typical planting standards. When the occupancy of a structure is desired prior to the completion of the residential lot tree planting requirement, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued if the owner or developer provides to the permits and inspections division of the department of planning a disclosure statement accepting responsibility for the installation of the required trees. B. Street tree planting: 1. Trees shall be planted within all public rights-of-way in conjunction with new residential development except resubdivisions, undeveloped rights-of-way and townhouse developments where the street design does not provide greenspace for street trees. Trees shall be planted in accordance with a master street tree plan, section 1.4.B.4, that is to be included with the subdivision construction plans. The master street tree plan is to be prepared in accordance with section 1.4.B.4. and approved by the planning director. 2. All street trees shall be a minimum of one and three-fourths (1?) to two (2) inch caliper at time of planting for standard trees and five (5) feet to six (6) feet in height for multistem trees at time of planting. Trees shall be guaranteed to be in good physical condition as determined by the city arborist or his designee, for a period of one year by the developer. The one-year period shall commence from the time of final inspection. 3. Tree selection: Trees shall be selected from the specifications and standards. Tree selection shall be small or medium size and spaced according to the recommended list of street trees in the specifications and standards when distance between sidewalk and curb is four (4) feet. Tree selection shall be medium or large size and spaced according to the recommended list of street trees in the specifications and standards where the distances between sidewalk and curb is greater than four (4) feet or if a sidewalk is not required. 4. Master street tree plan: A master street tree plan shall be prepared and contain the following information: a. A landscape plan drawn to the same scale as the subdivision plan showing the location and spacing of all trees to be planted. B. Botanical names, common names, sizes and quantities. C. Planting details. D. Location of all curb lines, sidewalks and major utilities. Utilities conflicting with placement of trees shall require an adjustment of tree spacing. When adjustment is necessary, spacing shall not exceed the maximum allowable spacing. No trees shall be placed within ten (10) feet of a streetlight pole nor encroach within the visibility triangle as defined by section 201(f) of the city zoning ordinance. Generally, a minimum of four (4) feet of greenspace on either side of the sidewalk shall be required. E. Trees on residential lots shall not be used to meet the requirements of street tree planting, except when a lot or group of lots are heavily wooded and the planting of street trees would physically conflict with the canopy of the residential trees. The street tree requirements may be deleted in these areas only. The planning director or his designee shall determine if such a conflict exists. 5. Bonding: Prior to the recordation of any final subdivision plat, the developer shall provide a performance bond with surety, cash escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, any combination thereof, or such other legal arrangement acceptable to the city attorney to cover the costs of such trees and their planting. In the event that the developer fails to plant such trees as required by this ordinance, the city may use the performance bond to cover the cost of purchase and planting of all required street trees. In such event, the developer shall reimburse the city for any excess cost should the cost of purchase and planting of the trees exceed the amount of security provided. A bond shall be required to cover the guarantee period. C. Exemptions: 1. The requirements of section 1.4.B. of this appendix shall not apply to resubdivisions or to unimproved rights-of-way. 2. The requirements of section 1.4.B. shall not apply to townhouse developments where the street design does not provide adequate greenspace for street trees. D. Compatibility with best management practices (BMPS). In no case shall a subdivision be approved wherein the design calls for the planting of trees over any underground water retention areas. (Ord. No. 1965, 6-11-90; Ord. No. 2153, 6-23-92; Ord. No. 2330, 5-23-95)

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Chapter 70 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 70-19. Planting shade trees. No person shall plant any shade trees in the streets or sidewalks of the city without the previous consent of the city manager, who shall designate the proper line for the same. (Code 1964, ? 22-26) Cross reference? Vegetation, ch. 90.

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Chapter 74 SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE IV. SUBDIVISION DESIGN DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL Sec. 74-44. Preservation of natural features and amenities. (a) Generally. Existing natural features that would add value to residential development or to the city as a whole, such as trees, watercourses, historic sites, and similar irreplaceable assets shall be protected wherever practicable in the design of the subdivision. (b) Site cover requirements. (1) In subdivision development trees shall be retained to the extent that, at ten years from date of preliminary plat approval, minimum tree canopies or covers (including retained trees and new trees planted under subsection (d) below) will total as far as possible the following site cover percentages: Zoning Districts Percentage of Site Cover - Multiple-Dwelling and Industrial District: 10 Percent - Single-Family Residential Districts: 20 Percent The area to be occupied by the estimated building footprint(s) and driveway access area(s) proposed for a development site shall be subtracted from the gross site area before calculating required tree coverage. (2) As used herein, "tree canopy" or "tree cover" shall include all areas of coverage by plant material exceeding five (5) feet in height, and the extent of canopy at maturity shall be derived from the current edition of "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants" by Michael A. Dirr, or other comparable sources. (3) The applicant shall consult with the city horticulturist as to trees planted to satisfy canopy requirements stated herein. (4) To curtail the spread of disease or insect infestation in a plant species, when more than five trees are required to be planted on a site, no more than 50 percent of those trees shall be of one type. When more than 20 trees are required on a site, no more than 25 percent of the required trees shall be of a single species. (c) Existing trees. (1) The applicant shall provide a tree protection plan to be approved by the city horticulturist and shall protect existing trees, where possible, in the design and development of a subdivision and replace those trees necessarily removed during such development. (2) All trees that are to be retained shall be marked and protected during construction, with tree wells provided where necessary to protect the tree from changes in grade. (3) Existing trees infested with disease or insects or structurally damaged to the extent that they pose a hazard to persons or property, or to the health of other trees on site, shall not be included to meet the tree cover requirements. (d) New trees. (1) New streets. The applicant shall plant shade or ornamental trees along both sides of all new streets. Such trees shall be spaced not more than 50 feet apart on each side of the street off the city right-of-way. Such trees shall be at least two inches in caliper. (2) Developer shall be encouraged but not required to plant trees in addition to those required under subsection (d)(1) of this section. (e) Waiver. The requirements of this section 74-44 may be waived, in whole or in part, by the city council in one or more of the following circumstances: (1) To allow for the reasonable development of areas devoid of woody materials, dedicated school sites, playing fields and other non-wooded recreation areas, and other facilities and uses of a similar nature. (2) To allow for the preservation of wetlands. (3) When strict application of the requirements would result in unnecessary or unreasonable hardship to the developer as provided in section 74-126 of this chapter. (Ord. No. 2000-56, 11-27-00) Sec. 74-45. - Soil erosion and sediment control. (a) The applicant shall submit a soil erosion and sediment control plan to be approved in accordance with the provisions of chapter 30 "Environment" of this Code. Such plan shall include measures to control soil erosion both during and after construction. (b) In order to stabilize grade areas, grass shall be re-seeded on cleared areas in accordance with chapter 30 of this code. Sod may be used to comply with this requirement. (c) Except as otherwise provided herein, no cut trees, timber, debris, junk, rubbish or other waste materials of any kind shall be left deposited on any lot or street at the time of issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Removal of such debris and waste shall be considered a prerequisite of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. No such debris shall be left or deposited in any area of the subdivision at the time of expiration of any subdivision improvement agreement or dedication of public improvements, whichever is sooner. (Ord. No. 2000-56, 11-27-00)

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Chapter 90 VEGETATION ARTICLE II. PUBLIC TREES Sec. 90-32. Planting in rights-of-way. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to plant or cultivate any trees within a public right-of-way without first obtaining a permit therefor from the city horticulturist. (b) The application for a permit to plant a tree under the provisions of this article shall state the number of trees to be set out, the location, species, cultivar or variety of each tree, and such other information as the city horticulturist shall find reasonably necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued. (c) The city horticulturist shall issue the permit required by this article if, in his judgment, the proposed work is desirable and the method of workmanship meets the standards of the city's tree planting specifications. (d) The right is reserved to the city at any time to trim, prune or remove such tree, shrub, plant or other vegetation without notice to any abutting property owner. (e) Whenever any tree shall be planted or set out in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, it shall be lawful for the city horticulturist to remove or cause removal of said trees; and the cost thereof shall be recoverable from the person(s) responsible for such planting. (Code 1964, ? 29-7; Ord. No. 2007-41, 5-29-07)

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CHAPTER 30 VEGETATION ARTICLE II. TREES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY DIVISION 1. GENERALLY SECTION 30-16. VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE. Unless otherwise specifically provided, a violation of any provision of this article shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor. In addition, wherever the words ?City Manager? shall appear in this Article, they shall be deemed to include the City Manager?s designee. (Ord. No. 020-2001, 5-8-2001) SECTION 30-17. ISSUANCE AND EXPIRATION OF PERMITS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE; APPEALS. (a) All permits required by this article shall be issued by the City Arborist. Any and all such permits shall expire at such time as may be designated therein. (b) The City Arborist shall advise the applicant and the City Manager, or his designee, in writing of his decision to issue or deny any permit required by the Article. Any original permit applicant aggrieved by the decision of the City Arborist to issue or deny any such permit shall have the right to appeal the decision to a panel comprised of the City Manager and two members of the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, WINCHESTER CODE as described in Section 30-32, by advising the City Manager?s Office in writing within ten (10) days of the date of the City Arborist?s decision. (Ord. No. 020-2001, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2009-30, 10-13-09; Ord. No. 2013-34, 11- 12-13) SECTION 30-18. PERMIT TO PLANT. It shall be unlawful for any person to plant any tree in any street, park, public place or public grounds of the City, without first having obtained a written permit therefor from the City Arborist, who may, at his option, consult the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, setting forth the variety thereof and the location where the same may be planted, and without in all respects complying with the conditions and terms of such permit. (Code 1959, ?19-9; Ord. No. 020-2001, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2009-30, 10-13-09; Ord. No. 2013-34, 11-12-13) SECTION 30-19. PERMIT FOR ATTACHMENTS, SPRAY, TRIM, ETC. It shall be unlawful for any person, without first having obtained a written permit from the City Arborist, who may, at his option, consult the Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, to attach any wire, insulator, rope, sign, poster, handbill or other thing or substance on, spray or otherwise treat or trim any living tree or any part thereof any tree growing in any street, park or public place or grounds or on any guard or protection device of such tree. (Code 1959, ??19-1, 19-12; Ord No. 020-2001, 5-8-2001; Ord. No. 2009-30, 10-13-09; Ord. No. 2013-34, 11-12-13)

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Chapter 26 ENVIRONMENT ARTICLE VI. URBAN FORESTRY Sec. 26-104. Planting, maintenance and protection of public trees. Modified (a) Planting. (1) Any tree or shrub planted on public property shall be of an approved species as outlines in "The Preferred Species List" adopted by this commission. (2) Any tree or shrub not on the preferred species list shall not be planted on public property without the specific approval of the urban forestry advisory commission. (3) Any tree or shrub shall be properly planted according to the standards and guidelines adopted by this commission. (b) Maintenance. (1) All outside contractors hires for pruning and/or maintenance of town owned trees shall meet the following requirements: a. Have a current town business license. B. Provide proof of liability and Workmen's Compensation Insurance in amount established by the town council. C. Have at least one Virginia State certified arborist on staff to generally oversee all work. (2) All town-owned trees shall be maintained in accordance with the American National Standards Institute's ANSI A300 Standard Practices (or most recent update). No town-owned tree shall be "topped" nor shall any climbing spurs be used when working on live trees. (3) All tree pruning around utility lines shall be performed in accordance with the guidelines in "Pruning Trees Near Electric Utility Lines" by Dr. Alex L. Shigo. (4) No private citizen shall cut, prune, or elevate any town-owned tree in conflict with guidelines adopted by the urban forestry advisory commission, without prior approval of the town manager. (5) The town should maintain elevation of town-owned trees to a height of 13 feet over roadways and a height of eight feet over public sidewalks where possible. (6) Town maintenance of trees and vegetation in public rights-of-way. A. The town is to cut and/or remove weeds, brush, plants, grass or other vegetation growing in the public alleys, unimproved streets and other unimproved rights-of-way. Any adjacent property owner, tenant or citizen, at their own expense, may cut and/or remove any weeds, brush, plants, grass or other vegetation, except trees in excess of three inches caliber measured 12 inches from the ground, growing in the public alleys, unimproved streets and other unimproved rights-of-way and in the unimproved portion of the public right-of-way lying between any public property and private property lines. B. If any tree growing in a public alley, unimproved street or other unimproved right-of-way is dead or growing in such a manner that the branches, limbs or other parts of the tree extend or protrude onto private property in a manner that constitutes a danger to citizens or property, the town will cut and remove or prune such tree once it has been notified of the condition of the tree. It shall be the responsibility of the adjoining property owner or tenant to notify the town when a tree is growing in such a manner that it needs to be cut and removed or pruned. ? Protection. (1) Abuse, mutilation, or damage to public trees. Unless specifically authorized by the urban forestry advisory commission, it shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree on public property, nor attach any rope, wire, nails, advertising posters or other contrivance to any public tree, nor allow any gaseous liquid or solid substance which is harmful to such trees to come in contact with them, nor set fire or permit any fire to burn when such fire of the heat thereof will injure any portion of any public tree. Any person found to violate the provisions of this section shall be responsible for the cost of repair, or removal and replacement, of any public tree so damaged. The owner of any vehicle that accidentally damaged any tree on public property shall be responsible for the cost of repair, or removal, and replacement, of any public tree damaged. (2) Protection of trees. A. Where any excavation or construction of any building or structure is proposed within the dripline of a tree located on any street or other publicly owned property, such tree shall be guarded with a good substantial fence placed at least three feet from the trunk of the tree, or at a distance in feet from the tree equal to the diameter of the trunk measured in inches at breast height, whichever is greater. All equipment, building material, dirt or other debris shall be kept outside the barrier. B. Except in an emergency situation as determined by the town manager, no person shall excavate any ditches, tunnels, trenches, or lay any drive within a distance equal to one-quarter the distance from the dripline to the trunk of any public tree. (3) Placing material on public property. Except for refuse collection activities, no person shall deposit, place, store or maintain upon any public place of the town any stone, brick, sand, concrete or other materials that may impede the free passage or water, air and fertilizer to the roots within the dripline of any tree growing thereon. (4) Improper planting. Whenever any tree is planted or set out in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, the town manager or the urban forestry advisory commission may pursue removal of said tree and initiate effective remedies. (Ord. of 9-7-2004)