14-7-109 LANDSCAPING AND PERMISSIBLE LOT COVERAGE

A. A lot or parcel with a single family or two family dwelling shall follow the lot coverage requirements of the R-4 subzone. All others, including multi-family and mixed-use developments, shall conform to the following criteria, in addition to any other requirements of this Title: 1. All landscaping shall be sprinkled and planted with substantial live plant material for the purpose of buffering, screening and beautifying the site. At plant maturity, the landscaping should represent, as a minimum standard, compatibility with surrounding developed properties and uses and must be permanently maintained by the owner or occupants. 2. With the exception of properties fronting on Main Street a minimum ten (10) feet wide landscape buffer shall be required along all frontage areas not occupied by drive accesses. 3. A minimum ten (10) feet wide landscape buffer shall be established adjacent to a residential property. 4. Parking, loading, and drive areas shall have a minimum five (5) feet wide landscape buffer when located adjacent to a side or rear property line, except for landscape buffering required between residential uses. 5. Parking areas shall be landscaped as set forth in this Code. 6. Approved landscaping must cover a minimum of ten (10) percent of the development site exclusive of any parkstrips in a public right-of-way. In addition to the minimum 10 percent required for all development, mixed-use and multi- family uses shall provide an additional 50 square feet of landscaping per residential unit. 7. Landscaping shall also be installed in all parkstrips to the same standards as other on-site landscaping. Asphalt, concrete, bricks, pavers, railroad ties, rocks, gravel, and other non-vegetative material is not allowed in the parkstrip area between the curb and sidewalk. B. During the site plan approval process, the City may require more or less landscaping consistent with the provisions of the adopted Historic Downtown Plan.