FIGURE 8.2A: PROTECTIVE BARRICADE

FIGURE 8.2A: PROTECTIVE BARRICADE

FIGURE 8.2A: PROTECTIVE BARRICADE

FIGURE 8.2A: PROTECTIVE BARRICADE

16. P.
    Invasive-exotic plant species: The administrator shall maintain a current list of invasive-exotic plant species by taking guidance from the latest edition of, "A Management Guide for Invasive Plants in Southern Forests," published by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Services Southern Research Station, as applicable to the western North Carolina region, and by submitting periodic text amendments to reflect these changes. The introduction of the following shall be prohibited:

    1. 1.
       Trees: Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa), Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia), Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana), Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum), Norway Maple (Acer platanoides), Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), Thorny Olive (Elaeagnus pungens), White Mulberry (Morus alba), White Poplar (Populus alba), Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum), Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra), Chinese Tallow (Triadica sebifera), Chinaberry (Melia azedarach).
    2. 2.
       Shrubs: Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora), Winter Honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima), Amur Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii), Common Privet (Ligustrum vulgare), Glossy Privet (Ligustrum lucidum), Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii), Japanese Spiraea (Spiraea japonica), Morrow's Honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii), Tatarian Honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica), Sacred Bamboo (Nandina domestica), Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus), Leatherleaf Mahonia (Berberis bealei).
    3. 3.
       Vines: Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), English Ivy (Hedera helix), Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), Kudzu (Pueraria montana), Bittersweet (Celastrus obiculatus), Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major), Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor), Fiveleaf Akebia (Akebia quinata), Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), Porcelain-Berry (Ampelopsis glanduulosa), Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis terniflora), Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei).
    4. 4.
       Herbaceous plants: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), Korean or Chinese Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), Shrubby Lespedeza (Lespedeza bicolor), Bamboo (Bambusa and Phyllostachya), Chinese Silvergrass (Miscanthus sinensis) Crown Vetch (Securigera varia), Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense), Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota).

(Ord. No. 2015-27, § 01, 10-19-15; Ord. No. 2016-28, § 2(Exh. B), 9-19-16)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

5. E.
   Public tree care and protection:

   1. 1.
      Responsibility for public tree care:

      1. a.
         The city shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the city or state-owned rights-of-way or bounds of all streets, alleys, lanes, squares, and city-owned public grounds, or any that extend into the public right-of-way, or that harbors disease or insects in order to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the beauty of such public places.
      2. b.
         The City of Brevard Public Works Department is hereby granted the responsibility of public tree care within the City of Brevard.
      3. c.
         The parks, trails, and recreation committee shall assist and provide guidance to the public works department regarding care and protection of public trees as necessary.
   2. 2.
      Public tree care:

      1. a.
         The city may remove or cause to be removed by the appropriate agency/contractor, 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 is seriously affected with any injurious insect or disease.
      2. b.
         Trees, vines, shrubbery, flowers, or other ornamental vegetation standing in or upon any lot or land adjacent to any public street, sidewalk, greenway, or other public place shall be kept trimmed by the owner or occupant of the property on which the plants are growing so as not to interfere with the free and safe passage along the public way by pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicular traffic.
      3. c.
         The public works department may, in the interest of public health and safety, prune any tree that overhangs into any street, sidewalk, greenway, or right-of-way within the city, so that such branches shall not obstruct the light from any street lamp or obstruct the view of any street intersection and so that there shall be a clear space of eight feet above the surface of the walkways, a clear space of 13½ feet above the surface of streets, and a clear space of at least 17 feet above highways. The public works department will notify, in writing or in person, any property owner whose trees will be pruned in accordance with this section, no later than 24 hours prior to pruning.
      4. d.
         Pruning of public trees shall be done in conformance with pruning standards published by the International Society of Arboriculture, or similar professional organization.
   3. 3.
      Public tree protection: All public trees shall be protected during construction activities in accordance with the following:

      1. a.
         A tree on any street or other publicly owned property whose crown is within five feet of any excavation or construction of any building, structure, or street work, shall be guarded with a substantial fence, frame, or box. The construction tree guard shall be not less than four feet high and at a distance in feet from the trunk equal to the diameter of the trunk at breast height (DBH) in inches. All building material, dirt, or other debris shall be kept outside the construction tree guard.
      2. b.
         Land-disturbing activities within five feet of a public tree shall incorporate protection for tree root areas in accordance with generally accepted best practices.
   4. 4.
      Prohibited activities:

      1. a.
         Abuse of public trees:

         1. i.
            No person shall intentionally damage, cut, carve, transplant, or remove any public tree.
         2. ii.
            No person shall attach any rope, wire, nails, advertisements, posters, banners, or other contrivance to any public tree.
         3. iii.
            No person shall knowingly allow any gaseous, liquid, or solid substance which is harmful to trees to contact public trees.
         4. iv.
            No person shall set fire to public trees nor permit any fire to burn when such fire or the heat thereof will injure any portion of a public tree.
      2. b.
         Tree topping of public trees, per Section 8.2.J of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 15-08, § 21, 12-5-08; Ord. No. 2016-28, § 2(Exh. B), 9-19-16; Ord. No. 2020-23 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-19-20; Ord. No. 2021-42 , § 1(Exh. A), 9-20-21; Ord. No. 2023-53, § 1(Exh. A), 11-6-23; Ord. No. 2025-52, § 1(Exh. A), 11-3-25)

Effective on: 11/3/2025

FIGURE 8.4-A: TYPE A BUFFER YARD

FIGURE 8.4-A: TYPE A BUFFER YARD

FIGURE 8.4-A: TYPE A BUFFER YARD

FIGURE 8.4-A: TYPE A BUFFER YARD

1.  
   2. 2.
      Type B buffer yard:

      1. a.
         Minimum width: 20 feet.
      2. b.
         Minimum height and opacity: Ground to 6 feet—Semi-Opaque Screen; 6—30 feet—Intermittent Visual Obstruction.
      3. c.
         Maximum horizontal openings: 15 feet—Semi-Opaque Screen Areas; 20 feet—Intermittent Visual Obstruction Areas.
      4. d.
         Performance standard: A buffer which is 20 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provide semi-opacity from the ground to a height of six feet, and intermittent visual obstruction from a height of six feet up to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within intermittent visual obstruction areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 20 feet in width; and vegetative screening materials within semi-opaque areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 15 feet in width upon the plants' maturity.
   3. 3.
      Type C buffer yard:

      1. a.
         Minimum width: 50 feet.
      2. b.
         Minimum height and opacity: Ground to 6 feet—Semi-Opaque Screen; 6—30 feet—Intermittent Visual Obstruction.
      3. c.
         Maximum horizontal openings: 15 feet—Semi-Opaque Screen Areas; 20 feet—Intermittent Visual Obstruction Areas.
      4. d.
         Performance standard: A buffer which is 50 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provides semi-opacity from the ground to a height of six feet, and intermittent visual obstruction from a height of six height up to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within intermittent visual obstruction areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 20 feet in width; Vegetative screening materials within semi-opaque areas shall contain no horizontal openings greater than 15 feet in width upon the plants' maturity.

FIGURE 8.4-B: TYPE B AND TYPE C BUFFER YARDS

FIGURE 8.4-B: TYPE B AND TYPE C BUFFER YARDS

FIGURE 8.4-B: TYPE B AND TYPE C BUFFER YARDS

FIGURE 8.4-B: TYPE B AND TYPE C BUFFER YARDS

1.  
   4. 4.
      Type D buffer yard:

      1. a.
         Minimum width: 30 feet.
      2. b.
         Minimum height and opacity: Ground to 30 feet—Opaque.
      3. c.
         Maximum horizontal openings: None permitted.
      4. d.
         Performance standard: A buffer which is 30 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provides opacity from the ground to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within opaque areas shall contain no horizontal openings upon the plants' maturity.

FIGURE 8.4-C: TYPE D BUFFER YARD

FIGURE 8.4-C: TYPE D BUFFER YARD

FIGURE 8.4-C: TYPE D BUFFER YARD

FIGURE 8.4-C: TYPE D BUFFER YARD

1.  
   5. 5.
      Type E buffer yard.

      1. a.
         Minimum width: 25 feet.
      2. b.
         Minimum height and opacity: Ground to 30 feet—Opaque.
      3. c.
         Maximum horizontal openings: None permitted.
      4. d.
         Performance standard: A buffer which is 25 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provides opacity from the ground to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screen materials within opaque areas shall contain no horizontal openings upon the plants' maturity.

3. C.
   Fences, walls, and berms:

   1. 1.
      Fences, walls, or earthen berms may be substituted for all or a portion of the shrub requirement in all buffer types. In addition, existing vegetation within the buffer shall be maintained and may receive partial or total credit towards screening requirements. All berms, if provided, shall not exceed a slope with maximum rise of one foot to a run of two feet (a ratio of 1:2) and a maximum height of four feet. All berms, regardless of size, shall be stabilized with a ground cover or other suitable vegetation or permanent slope retention device. Berms taller than four feet shall be approved by the administrator on a case by case basis.
4. D.
   Required buffer yards:

   1. 1.
      A buffer yard is intended to give spatial separation and to decrease visual contact between incompatible uses. Buffer yards shall be required in accordance with the tables below when any use is being established on a property that abuts an existing developed lot or less intense zoning district. More stringent buffer yard requirements may apply to certain specified uses as set forth in CHAPTER 3 of this ordinance.
   2. 2.
      Buffer yards shall be required along the perimeter of proposed projects within certain zoning districts (and associated conditional districts) when such project lies adjacent to a zoning district (or conditional district) of lesser intensity:

1.  
   3. 3.
      In addition to the buffer yards required between districts as set forth above, buffer yards shall be required for certain types of development within certain zoning districts and associated conditional districts, as follows. This requirement applies regardless of the adjacent district. However, where conflicts occur between 8.4.D.2, above, and this section, the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

1.  
   4. 4.
      The approving authority may require alternative buffers or landscaping, including locations other than those typically required, when a modification to the requirements of this section is warranted in order to meet the intent of the specified standards.
   5. 5.
      Buffer yards are intended to be constructed along the perimeter of the property or project; however, when there are irregular topographic conditions (such as the perimeter of the property is at a lower grade than the use being screened) the approving authority may require the relocation of the required buffer yard in order to better serve its purpose.
   6. 6.
      Natural vegetation, vegetation required for tree protection, riparian buffer areas, and other forms of existing vegetation may be utilized to satisfy these requirements when such natural and existing vegetation clearly satisfies the purpose of this section.
   7. 7.
      Off-site vegetation:

      1. a.
         Existing plant material on adjacent property may be credited toward buffer requirements, provided that such material is in a permanently protected area such as a conservation easement or similarly preserved area.
      2. b.
         Plant material, existing or proposed, on an adjacent property may be credited toward buffer requirements through use of a landscape easement.
   8. 8.
      Buffer requirements may be reduced or waived by the approving authority in the following circumstances:

      1. a.
         Such requirements would pose a safety hazard.
      2. b.
         The plantings or planting area would conflict with utilities, easements, or overhead power lines, or encroach upon city trees, as recommended by the city horticulturalist.
      3. c.
         Special use permits based solely upon building height or building ground floor square footage size, where such requirement would serve no useful purpose.
      4. d.
         When projects to which these requirements apply exhibit unifying architectural and landscape design characteristics that integrate the project into surrounding development, and when the landscape design of such a project clearly meets and exceeds the goal of these requirements such that these requirements become unnecessary.
   9. 9.
      Fences, walls and berms in buffers

      1. a.
         Where walls and berms are built within any required project boundary buffer, they shall meet the following requirements.

         1. i.
            Walls and berms within a buffer may be used to permit a reduction in the buffer up to 25 percent of the required width.
         2. ii.
            Walls and berms shall not be permitted within surface water protection areas, floodplains, and floodways.
         3. iii.
            Walls and berms shall conform to other applicable requirements of this ordinance.
         4. iv.
            All walls, when located within a buffer, shall be planted on the face towards the adjacent property with at least one upright shrub for every six feet of wall length.
         5. v.
            Berms shall have side slopes of not less than three feet horizontal for each one foot vertical and a minimum crown width of two feet.
         6. vi.
            Prior to issuance of the first certificate of compliance, berms shall be planted to ensure coverage by live plant material within three to five years.
         7. vii.
            The applicant shall be required to demonstrate provision for access and maintenance of landscaping and the wall, berm, or fence structure at the time of landscape plan approval.
         8. viii.
            Chain link and concertina wire fences shall be buffered by a Type A buffer yard on all sides.

FIGURE 8.4-D: ILLUSTRATIONS OF APPROPRIATE SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS AND LOADING AREAS

FIGURE 8.4-D: ILLUSTRATIONS OF APPROPRIATE SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS AND LOADING AREAS

FIGURE 8.4-D: ILLUSTRATIONS OF APPROPRIATE SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS AND LOADING AREAS

FIGURE 8.4-D: ILLUSTRATIONS OF APPROPRIATE SCREENING OF DUMPSTERS AND LOADING AREAS

(Ord. No. 15-08, §§ 22, 23, 25, 12-5-08; Ord. No. 2018-22, § 1(Att. B), 9-17-18; Ord. No. 2020-24 , § 1(Exh. A), 10-19-20; Ord. No. 2021-16 , § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-21; Ord. No. 2021-31 , § 1(Exh. A), 6-21-21; Ord. No. 2024-23, § 1(Exh. A), 6-3-24; Ord. No. 2024-43, § 1(Exh. A), 11-18-24; Ord. No. 2025-04, § 1(Exh. A), 1-21-25; Ord. No. 2025-58, § 1(Exh. A), 12-15-25)

Effective on: 12/15/2025

(Ord. No. 15-08, § 24, 12-5-08; Ord. No. 2024-23, § 1(Exh. A), 6-3-24)

Effective on: 6/3/2024

(Ord. No. 2021-35 , § 1(Exh. A), 8-16-21; Ord. No. 2023-53, § 1(Exh. A), 11-6-23)

Effective on: 11/6/2023

(Ord. No. 2023-53, § 1(Exh. A), 11-6-23)

Effective on: 11/6/2023

( Ord. No. 2021-16 , § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-21)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

FIGURE 8.9A: PLANT MATERIAL

FIGURE 8.9A: PLANT MATERIAL

FIGURE 8.9A: PLANT MATERIAL

FIGURE 8.9A: PLANT MATERIAL

3. C.
   Standards for new plantings:

   1. 1.
      Landscaping should be of sufficient size so that mature appearance will be achieved within three to five years of installation.
   2. 2.
      Where new landscape materials are to be installed, the type of material used shall be complimentary to plant materials existing on the property and on adjoining properties. Use of native plant materials is encouraged.
   3. 3.
      The use of drought tolerant vegetation that is native to the area is encouraged to reduce dependency upon irrigation.
   4. 4.
      All portions of the landscaping area not planted with shrubs and trees or covered by a wall or other screening device shall be planted with ground cover and/or grass, or covered with natural mulch with a minimum depth of two inches.
   5. 5.
      All new plant material shall be of good quality, free from disease, installed in a sound condition. All trees shall be properly guyed and staked at the time of planting, and mulched (three—four inch layer) and meet the standards set forth in the American Standard for Nursery Stock by the American Association of Nurserymen. Contractor shall warrant all new plant material for one year from time of installation. The selection of plants, planting methods, minimum height, root ball and container size, number of branches, and width, shall conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock published by the American Association of Nurserymen for that type of tree or shrub at the time of installation.
   6. 6.
      Groves of trees are encouraged. Adequate drainage and mulching shall be provided for planting medians and islands. Each canopy tree shall be provided with a minimum pervious ground area of 300 square feet for root growth (exception: Street Trees) and should be planted on slopes not to exceed 4:1 horizontal to vertical distance.
   7. 7.
      At installation, large maturing trees shall not be less than eight feet in height with a minimum two inch caliper. Small maturing trees shall be a minimum of 1¼-inch caliper and have a minimum height of six feet. Installation and construction practices shall be utilized which preserve and replace existing topsoil or amend the soil to reduce compaction. At installation, evergreen trees shall not be less than six feet in height with a minimum two inch caliper. Multi-stemmed trees shall have at least three stalks and eight feet in height.
   8. 8.
      Where large maturing trees are required and overhead utility lines exist, small maturing trees planted one per 20 linear feet shall be substituted with the approval of the administrator.
   9. 9.
      All large required shrubs at installation shall be at least three gallons in container size and three feet above ground level and shall reach the height required for performance within two to four years after installation. Small shrubs shall be at least two gallons in container size and two feet above ground level and shall reach the height required for performance within three to five years. Installation and construction practices shall be utilized which preserve existing topsoil or amend the soil to reduce compaction.
   10. 10.
       No trees or shrubs shall be planted within the sight distance triangle at an intersection, or driveway access point unless an unobstructed view between 30 inches and 72 inches in height is maintained.

FIGURE 8.9B: REQUIRED VISUAL CLEARANCE FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE

FIGURE 8.9B: REQUIRED VISUAL CLEARANCE FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE

FIGURE 8.9B: REQUIRED VISUAL CLEARANCE FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE

FIGURE 8.9B: REQUIRED VISUAL CLEARANCE FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE

1.  
   11. 11.
       Landscaped areas within parking lots shall be separated from parking spaces, driveways, and maneuvering areas by an 18 inch standard curb designed to minimize damage by vehicles to plants located in the landscaped area. For an area to be considered as satisfying the landscaping provision of this ordinance, it must contain a minimum contiguous area of 300 square feet.

4. D.
   Preservation of existing vegetation during construction:

   1. 1.
      Protective barricades shall be placed around all trees designated to be saved, prior to the start of development activities or grading. The following is recommended:

      1. a.
         Barricades may consist of 2″ × 4″ posts with 1″ × 4″ rails, orange safety fence, or a similar treatment and shall remain in place until development activities are complete.
      2. b.
         The barricaded area shall remain free of all building materials, stockpiled soil or other construction debris.
      3. c.
         Construction traffic, storage of vehicles and materials, and grading shall not take place within the protective areas of the existing trees.
      4. d.
         Barricades shall be erected at a recommended minimum distance from the base of protected trees according to the following standards:
      5. e.
         For trees ten inches or less in caliper: Place at a minimum distance of ten feet from the base of each protected tree, or outside the dripline, whichever is greater.
      6. f.
         For trees greater than ten inches in caliper: Place at a minimum distance equal to ten feet from the base of a protected tree plus an additional one foot for each additional one inch in caliper greater than ten inches in caliper, or outside the dripline, whichever is greater.
   2. 2.
      Construction access to a site should occur where an existing or proposed entrance/exit is located.
   3. 3.
      Land disturbance within a tree dripline is discouraged except for driveway access points, sidewalks, curb and gutter.
   4. 4.
      Where grading within a tree dripline cannot be avoided, cut and fill shall be limited to ¼ to ½ of the area within the dripline, and tree roots must be pruned with clean cuts at the edge of the disturbed area. (No fill shall be placed within the dripline of a tree without venting to allow air and water to reach the roots.)
   5. 5.
      Storage of construction materials and any other construction activities that contribute to the compaction should be limited to areas of the site within the limits of construction.
5. E.
   Irrigation:

   1. 1.
      The use of irrigation is permitted in all required landscaping areas as required by this chapter. The use of moisture metering devices and automatic timers is required. The use of xeriscape practices and drip irrigation is also encouraged, unless otherwise required.

      1. a.
         The use of irrigation systems and lawn turf is generally discouraged but may be permitted if connected to a private well, other private water source, or public reclaimed water system.
      2. b.
         If automatic irrigation systems are permitted, moisture sensor regulators, soil moisture regulators, or drip irrigation shall be used.
      3. c.
         Irrigation systems may connect to the main water connection for the building unless otherwise restricted through other city ordinances or policies.
6. F.
   Installation time and permitted delays:

   1. 1.
      Time limit: All landscaping, mulching and seeding shall be completed in accordance with the approved site plan prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the site.
   2. 2.
      Requests for delay: Requests for a will be considered following a written request directed to the administrator to post a performance guarantee pursuant to Section 16.12.
7. G.
   Maintenance:

   1. 1.
      Maintenance responsibility: The owners of the property shall be responsible for the preservation and maintenance of all vegetation and physical features required by this Section in a healthy growing condition, for replacing them when necessary, and for keeping the area free of refuse and debris. All plant materials should be allowed to reach their mature size and maintained at their mature size. All required landscaped areas shall be free of refuse and debris in accordance with the site or subdivision and shall be maintained so as to prevent debris from washing onto streets and sidewalks.
   2. 2.
      Inspection of sites: The administrator may inspect the site once a year after the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy in order to ensure compliance with the approved site plan and to ensure that the landscape is properly maintained. The administrator may issue a notice of violation to comply with the provisions of this ordinance if warranted upon an inspection under the provisions of Section 8.11 of this chapter.

      A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless the landscaping required under this chapter is installed in accordance with these standards and in accordance with the approved site plan or subdivision plat.

   3. 3.
      Replacement of disturbed and damaged vegetation:

      1. a.
         The disturbance of any landscaped area or vegetation required by this chapter shall constitute a violation of the site or subdivision plan. All disturbed landscaped areas and vegetation shall be replanted to meet the standards of this section as well as the approved site plan.
      2. b.
         Any dead, unhealthy, missing vegetation, or vegetation disfigured by severe pruning, shall be replaced with vegetation which conforms to the standards of this section. In the event that any required vegetation is severely damaged due to an unusual weather occurrence or natural catastrophe, the owner shall have one growing season to replace or replant after reconstruction is complete.
      3. c.
         Where the vegetation that has been disturbed or damaged on the site at the time the development was approved, all replacement vegetation shall meet the standards set forth in this chapter taking into account any unique site conditions and significant vegetation remaining within the landscaped area. Trees or vegetation that dies within one year of construction completion shall be removed and replaced with new vegetation of equal or greater size.
      4. d.
         Existing vegetation required to be preserved that has been damaged or destroyed during the course of development activity may be subject to civil penalty and replaced in accordance with the requirements of Section 8.11 and CHAPTER 18 of this ordinance.
   4. 4.
      Steps for replacement of vegetation: The disturbance of any landscaped area or vegetation required by this chapter shall constitute a violation of the site or subdivision plan. All disturbed landscaped areas and vegetation shall be replanted to meet the standards of this section as well as the approved site plan. Replacement consists of one or a combination of any of the following measures:

      1. a.
         A replanting plan denoting the proposed installation shall be submitted to the City of Brevard for approval. The administrator may elect to present the replanting plan to the planning board for final approval.
      2. b.
         Replace damaged or destroyed vegetation in both buffer yard and or interior landscaped areas with an equal amount of new vegetation according to the size of vegetation removed. Any tree with a caliper of at least eight inches which is damaged or removed shall be replaced with one or more trees which have a caliper of at least two and one-half inches and a cumulative caliper equal to or greater than the original tree. Trees damaged or destroyed less than eight inches in diameter shall be replaced to satisfy the performance criteria of this section. Understory plantings may also be required to restore the buffer performance criteria for the disturbed area. A re-vegetation plan denoting the proposed installation shall be submitted to the City of Brevard for approval. The administrator may elect to present the re-vegetation plan to the tree advisory board or board with approving authority for final approval. This requirement may be modified up to ten percent by the administrator based upon site conditions.
      3. c.
         For all other cases where existing vegetation is damaged or removed, the type and amount of replacement vegetation required shall be of the type and amount that is necessary to provide the type of landscaping required under this section or interior preservation area identified on the landscape plan.

( Ord. No. 2021-16 , § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-21)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

Effective on: 1/1/1901

( Ord. No. 2021-16 , § 1(Exh. A), 4-19-21)

Effective on: 1/1/1901