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Griffin City Zoning Code

722 O

Landscape zones applicable to all development.

1.

Street trees shall be planted in all landscape zones spaced at a maximum distance of 30 feet on center.

2.

New street trees must be a minimum of three and one-half inches in caliper measured 12 inches above ground, shall have a minimum mature height of 30 feet and shall be limbed up to a minimum height of eight feet.

3.

Street trees shall have a minimum planting area of four feet by eight feet. Tree-planting areas shall provide porous drainage systems that allow for drainage of the planting area.

4.

Street tree species shall be consistent for entire block lengths. Species shall be permitted to change on individual block face due only to limited supply and/or concerns regarding disease or the health of existing and proposed trees with approval from the planning and development services director and consultation from a certified arborist.

5.

Any benches, trash receptacles, and bike racks shall be placed within the landscape zone on primary streets. If no landscape zone is provided, required to be provided or exists then the above referenced items shall be placed on the sidewalk. ADA requirements shall be fulfilled.