A.

Any property owner or developer who constructs off-street parking for five or more automobiles shall meet the following landscape requirements:

1.

A minimum of 25 square feet area of landscaping materials shall be provided for each off-street parking area. These landscape materials shall be located within the paved portion of the parking lot or within ten feet immediately adjacent to the paved portion of the parking lot.

2.

In addition to landscaping materials, nonliving durable material, such as brick, stone, or rocks may be added.

3.

Large trees shall be provided in the parking area at a minimum average density of one large tree for every ten parking spaces. A large tree attains a height at maturity of greater than 30 feet. Any existing tree with a 12-inch or greater caliper that is retained within the parking lot shall be counted as two trees in meeting this requirement. A caliper is a measurement of the size of a tree equal to the diameter of its trunk measured 4.5 feet above the natural grade.

4.

Landscaped areas shall be evenly distributed to relieve the monotony of large paved areas but shall not interfere with the orderly circulation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

5.

All landscaped areas shall be protected from vehicular encroachment by concrete curbs, wheel stops, or other permanent barriers.

(DC03-01, 1/9/03; DC09-09, 12/17/09, DC17-01, 8/17/17)