Platte City City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIX
Landscaping and Screening
Section 405.545 Generally.
[Zoning Regs. §17.010; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998; Ord. No. 1454 §8(17.010), 1-11-2006]
A.
All plans submitted in support of a building permit application except single- and two-family dwellings shall hereafter include a landscaping and screening plan.
B.
All land areas which are to be unpaved or not covered by building shall be brought to finished grade, sodded and receive trees and shrubs in reasonable quantity and size.
Section 405.550 Intent.
[Zoning Regs. §17.020; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998]
The purpose of such landscaping is to provide greenery to visually soften paved areas and buildings, provide shade, give maximum absorption of surface water and generally enhance the quality and appearance over the entire area of the project. Plant material shall be generally native to the area and shall consist, for the most part, of growing vegetation.
Section 405.555 Planting Requirements.
[Zoning Regs. §17.030; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998]
A.
Shade trees shall be planted on all projects and shall include such species as ash, sycamore, maple, oak or comparable trees suitable to the growing environment, which prevails.
B.
Shade trees shall be of two (2) inch truck diameter or greater, measured one (1) foot above the ground.
C.
Shade trees shall be planted in not less than the following quantities:
1.
In lawn areas or landscaped open space, one (1) shade tree per three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot size.
2.
In or adjacent to parking lots, one (1) tree for each ten (10) parking spaces. If islands are provided for landscaping, each island shall be protected by Portland cement concrete vertical curbs or similar permanent structure, be not less than the size of one (1) parking space, contain one (1) or more shade trees, shrubs and ground cover.
D.
In addition to the above minimum shade tree requirements, reasonable quantities of ornamental trees, shrubs and foundation plantings shall be included.
Section 405.560 Screening Requirements.
[Zoning Regs. §17.040; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998]
A.
All multi-family residential projects and all commercial, office and industrial projects shall include on the landscape plan a detailed drawing of enclosure and screening methods to be used in connection with trash bins, storage yards, parking lots and equipment areas on the property.
B.
A permanent masonry or frame enclosure shall be provided each trash bin, unless the trash dumpsters or bins are not visible from any street or highway.
Section 405.565 Landscaping in Place Prior To Occupancy Permits.
[Zoning Regs. §17.050; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998]
All landscaping and screening shall be in place prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit; however, a temporary certificate may be issued without the installation of landscaping if seasonal limitations prevent its planting, provided assurances are given that the planting will take place when the season arrives.
Section 405.570 Maintenance.
[Zoning Regs. §17.060; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998]
A.
The trees, shrubs and other landscaping materials depicted on plans approved by the City shall be considered as elements of the project, the same as parking areas, building materials and other plan details.
B.
Should such planting not be installed, maintained and replaced as is needed to comply with the approved plan, the owner shall be considered to be in violation of the terms of the building or occupancy permit and appropriate action may be taken.
C.
Properly located hose connections and other watering facilities shall be provided to allow the required maintenance without undue difficulty or hardship on the tenant.
Section 405.575 Plan Approval.
[Zoning Regs. §17.070; Ord. No. 1014 §3, 6-12-1998]
A.
All landscape and screening plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission as to adequacy and suitability to the site.
B.
Plans shall include complete and accurate scientific or common names of each plant material, the number of trees or plants to be planted, the size at planting and areas to receive seed or sod.