Walterboro City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

- LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS

Section 7.2 - General Provisions

To the extent that existing natural vegetation located on the same parcel of land as the proposed development can meet the required landscaping levels of this Section, the use of such materials is encouraged. In such case, these areas shall be designated on the development plan as undisturbed vegetation areas.

No structure other than a wall, fence, sidewalk, mailbox, sign, landscape feature or driveway shall be permitted within a required landscaping area. No off-street parking may take place in any required landscaping area. Where plant materials are required, the required amount of plant materials shall be installed on the side of any wall or fence opposite the new development.

Section 7.3 - Landscaping Types and Requirements

The provisions of this Section are designed to specifically address the application of landscape resources to varying styles of development and the impact of such applications on the appearance, health, and financial well-being of the community. The provisions are broken into four (4) landscaping categories:

A. Buffer Yards
B. Building Yards
C. Parking Lot Yards
D. Street Yards

Section 7.5 - Fences and Walls

In all zoning districts, a permit shall be required prior to the erection of a fence.

Prior to the issuance of a permit for a fence within the Historic Preservation Overlay (HP-O), the property owner must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness.

The finished side of any fence primarily visible from the right-of-way shall face the right-of-way.

Any fence shall be constructed in a durable fashion of brick, stone, other masonry materials, or wood, vinyl, wrought iron or other material specifically designed as fencing materials or any combination thereof which may be approved by the Administrator.

Fences may be located up to the property line, but shall not be located in any right-of-way or sight-triangle.

Entrance gateways to residential subdivisions, all agricultural uses, and the Resource Conservation District (RCD) are exempt from the following fence and wall standards. Except as otherwise noted in this Ordinance, fences or walls are permitted in the various districts subject to the following regulations:

	Residential Districts (SFR, MDR, HDR, NCD)		Non-residential Districts (CBD, GCD, HCD, IICD, ID)
	Front Yards	Side & Rear Yards	Front Yards	Rear & Side Yards
Min. Height	2 feet	n/a	n/a	n/a
Max. Height ²	4 feet	6 feet	8 feet	8 feet
Materials ¹	• brick • panelized wire • stone • stucco • vinyl • wood • wrought iron	• brick • chain link • panelized wire • privacy screening • stucco • stone • vinyl • wood • wrought iron	• brick • panelized wire • stone • stucco • vinyl • wood • wrought iron	• brick • chain link ³ • panelized wire • Stone • stucco • vinyl • wood • wrought iron

1: Materials may include a combination of the listed permitted materials for each fence type. Residential front yard fences shall not be opaque.

2: Unless a higher fence exists on a common property line of an adjacent lot, in which case the proposed fence can be no higher than that fence

3: Barbed wire on top of security fences is permitted for rear yard fences not visible from a street.

( Ord. No. 2015-01 , 3-24-15)

Section 7.6 - Screening Requirements

The screening requirements of this Section shall apply to the garbage containers, mechanical equipment, and outdoor storage for all new and expanding non-residential and multi-family development:

Any permitted outdoor storage or utility structures shall be screened in the form of a berm, wall or fence and natural plantings as to provide an opaque screen for outdoor storage, waste containers, and utility structures. The screen shall exceed the height of the storage or equipment by a minimum of one (1) foot and shall not exceed the height limitations set forth in Section 7.5 for fences and walls and shall not interfere with the operation of utility equipment.

Dumpsters and other waste collection containers shall not be located in the front yard of any structure.

Ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be located in the rear or side yard and screened from view of the street. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by a parapet wall or screen wall matching the primary building materials.

Any fencing used to fulfill the requirements of this Section shall be supplemented with landscaping. Chain link fence with slats shall not be used to meet the requirement of this Section.

All screens shall utilize building materials and design which are compatible with those used for the exterior of the principal building.

Solid Masonry Screen with Gates
Not Fully screened

Mechanical Equipment Screened with Landscaping
Mechanical Equipment Not Screened

7.1.1 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to enhance the appearance of the built environment and blend new development with the natural landscape, as well as regulate the installation and long-term management of trees and shrubs and to minimize potential nuisances, such as visual impacts, noise, dust, odor, litter, and glare of lights, from adjacent properties. Existing vegetation should be retained where possible to ensure a natural established landscape.

7.1.2 - Applicability

All new developments (except for infill single-family detached residential uses on existing lots) shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. Any expansion of an existing building or parking area or a significant change of use also requires compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Administrator.

Generally, the responsibility for screening is that of the more intense land use. However, new developments with a less intense use being constructed next to an existing more intense use shall provide the required landscaping on the new development's property.

In cases where an existing, landscaped or vegetated area is located on the same property as the proposed development, further plantings and or improvements shall not be required so long as said screened area is of sufficient width and contains adequate and sufficient materials to meet the requirements of this Ordinance. If the landscaped or vegetated area is deficient, the developer shall make needed improvements and/or additions to satisfy the landscaping requirements and intent of this Ordinance.

The vacancy or non-use of an adjoining parcel shall not constitute grounds for providing relief to the landscaping requirements contained in this Ordinance.

7.3.1 - Buffer Yards

Buffer yards are intended to screen non-residential development from residentially used or zoned property. Buffers shall be measured from the subject property line into to the site to be developed. Buffer yard width shall not affect the required building setback for each zoning district as set forth in Section 2.5. The following table establishes the minimum buffer width for a new or expanding non-residential development, multi-family residential development, or mobile home parks adjacent to residentially-zoned property (SFR, MDR, HDR) or property with an existing single-family or two-family residential use:

Zoning District of New or Expanding Non-Residential Development	> Minimum Buffer Yard Width
RCD	0 feet
SFR	10 feet
MDR	10 feet
HDR	10 feet
NCD	15 feet
CBD	0 feet
GCD	15 feet
HCD	20 feet
IICD	25 feet
ID	30 feet

Buffer yards shall function as opaque screens with a minimum height of six (6) feet. Composition of a required buffer yard shall include a wall or solid fence as well as a landscaped berm, planted vegetation, existing vegetation, or any appropriate combination of these elements to achieve adequate screening. Plantings should be staggered throughout the buffer yard and be planted to reduce gaps. At a minimum buffer yards shall include all of the following vegetation:

Vegetation Type	Number Required
Large Trees*	1 per 100 linear feet of property line
Medium or Small Trees	2 per 100 linear feet of property line
Shrubs	1 per 5 linear feet of property line

* Under overhead utility lines, two (2) small trees shall be used in lieu of each large tree required.

Vegetation shall be selected from the plant list in Section 7.4.1. At least 25 percent of the required trees, and at least 75 percent of the required shrubs, shall be evergreen species locally adapted to the area. The use of existing vegetation to satisfy this requirement is encouraged. Supplemental planting may be required in addition to existing vegetation.

See Fig. 7.3 for example Buffer Yard.

7.3.2 - Building Yards

The intent of Building Yards is to create a buffer between buildings and parking areas for pedestrians entering and exiting buildings and to improve the appearance of building entrances. Building yard width shall be based on the total area of the building. Widths shall be measured from the applicable building wall. Building yards shall be required on any side of a building where parking area is adjacent to a building façade with a general access entrance to the building. This shall not apply to the CBD or to single-family or two-family dwellings. The table below establishes the minimum building yard width and required composition of the building yard:

Total Building Area	Minimum Building Yard Width	Minimum Small Trees Required	Minimum Shrubs Required
Less than 2,500 square feet	3 feet	NA	1 per 5 linear feet of building yard
2,500—5,000 square feet	5 feet	1 per 50 linear feet of building yard	1 per 5 linear feet of building yard
5,000—30,000 square feet	8 feet	1 per 50 linear feet of building yard	1 per 5 linear feet of building yard
30,000—60,000 square feet	10 feet	1 per 30 linear feet of building yard	1 per 2 linear feet of building yard
Greater than 60,000 square feet	12 feet	1 per 30 linear feet of building yard	1 per 2 linear feet of building yard

NA=Not applicable

Building yards may be crossed by entrance walkways of no greater than 10 feet in width. Vegetation shall be selected from the plant list in Section 7.4.1. At least 25 percent of the required trees, and at least 75 percent of the required shrubs, shall be evergreen species locally adapted to the area.

See Fig. 7.3 for example Building Yard.

7.3.3 - Parking Lot Yard

Parking lot landscaping is required within all parking lots of greater than 10 spaces except motor vehicle or boat sales display areas. Instead, perimeter landscaping around motor vehicle or boat sales display areas shall be utilized at the same rate as required in Subsection B below.

A minimum of one (1) large tree shall be located within 60 feet of every parking space (See Fig. 7.1 & 7.3). The measurement shall be taken from the base of the tree. Additionally, no more than four (4) parking rows shall be located back-to-back without the separation of a landscaping area a minimum of 10 feet wide (See Fig. 7.2).

Large trees shall be planted in a manner that provides shade for parking area at maturity. Two (2) small trees shall be used in lieu of large trees under overhead utility lines. Each planting area shall be a minimum of 100 square feet, with a minimum dimension of 10 feet. Planting areas shall be protected with wheel stops or other stopping device.

FIG. 7.1 EXAMPLE PARKING LOT YARD

FIG. 7.2 EXAMPLE LANDSCAPING AREA FOR LARGE PARKING LOTS

No Landscaping Area Separation

7.3.4 - Street Yards

Street yards are required along all public streets for all uses except single-family and two-family residential. Street yards shall not be required in the CBD except where off-street parking areas abut public streets. Street yards shall be located entirely on the subject property and shall be measured from right-of-way line into the site to be developed. Street yard width shall not affect the required building setback for each zoning district as set forth in Section 2.5. All street yards shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide.

At a minimum street yards shall include the following vegetation. Trees within street yards may count as parking lot yard trees if they are located within 60 feet of parking spaces.

Vegetation Type	Number Required
Large Trees*	2 per 100 linear feet of property line
Shrubs	1 per 5 linear feet of property line

* Under overhead utility lines, two (2) small trees shall be used in lieu of each large tree required.

See Fig. 7.3 for example Street Yard.

FIG. 7.3 EXAMPLE SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED LANDSCAPING

7.4.1 - Plant List

The following plant list is not all-inclusive, and similar alternatives may be approved by the Administrator:

Large Trees
50 feet or taller, suitable for areas with more than 200 square feet of total planting area; in a planting strip at least 7 feet wide; or place at least 6 feet from pavement or wall.
Common/Scientific Name	Height & Width	Sun/Shade	Insect & Disease Resistance	Growth Rate	Deciduous/Evergreen	Remarks
Ash, green Fraxinus pennsylvanica	60—70' h 45' w	FS	M	F	D	Native. Tolerates wet or dry sites, confined spaces. Large surface roots. Good cultivars. Zones 3—9
Beech, American Fagus grandifolia	50—75' h 40—80' w	PS/FS	L	S	D	Native. Needs ample room above and below ground. Acid soil. Fruit attracts wildlife, no litter. Zones 4—9
Blackgum Nyssa sylvatica	65—75' h 25—35' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	Native. Soil pH below 6 best, texture tolerant, drought tolerant, wet soil tolerant. Fruit attracts wildlife, some litter. Zones 4—9
Deodar Cedar Cedrus deodara	40-60' h 25—30' w	PS/FS	M	F	E	India. Drought tolerant, pH adaptable. Needs room for wide lower branches. Protect from strong winds. Zones 7—8
Cryptomeria, Japanese Cryptomeria japonica	50—60' h 15-20' w	FS	L	S	E	Japan. Prefers acid soil, texture adaptable. Drought tolerant, shelter from wind. Zones 6—8
Cypress, bald Taxodium distichum	60—80' h 25—35' w	FS/PS	M	F	D	Native. Drought & wet tolerant. 'Knees' form in wet areas. Tolerates compaction. Zones 4—11
Cypress, pond Taxodium ascendens	50—60' h 50—60' w	PS/FS	H	F	D	Native. Soil adaptable below 7.5. Knobby 'knees' form in moist areas. Attracts wildlife. No litter. Zones 5—9
Dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides	70—90' h 25—35' w	FS/PS	H	F	D	China. Avoid high pH soils & salt. Good for urban & moist areas. Zones 5—8
Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba	50—75' h 50—60' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	China. Soil texture, pH & drought tolerant once established. Fall color is bright yellow. Females have smelly fruit. Zones 4—8
Hickory, pignut Carya glabra	50—65' h 30—40' w	PS/FS	M	M	D	Native. Soil texture adaptable. Drought tolerant. Nuts attract wildlife. Zones 4—9
Hickory, shagbark Carya ovata	60—80' h 25—35' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	Native. Soil texture adaptable. Abundant nuts attract wildlife. Shaggy bark attractive. Zones 4—8
Katsura tree Cercidiphyllum japonicum	40—60' h 35—60' w	PS/FS	M	F	D	China. Soil adaptable, even moisture. Drought tolerant once established. Numerous shallow roots. Use mulch. Zones 4—8
Loblolly bay Gordonia lasianthus	50—60' h 10—15' w	S/PS	H	S	E	Native. Needs shade. Soil adaptable, moist. Showy white flowers. Shallow root system needs mulch & water during drought. Zones 7—9
Magnolia, Southern Magnolia grandiflora 'Claudia Wannamaker'	60—80' h 30—40' w	PS/FS	M	M	E	Native. Soil adaptable. Bark is thin, protect from mechanical injury. White showy blooms in spring & summer. Good cultivars. Zones 7—9
Maple, red Acer rubrum	60—75 'h 25—35' w	PS/FS	H	F	D	Native. Prefers acidic soil, texture tolerant, wet tolerant. Bark is thin. Fruit attracts wildlife. Many cultivars. Zones 4—9
Maple, sugar Acer saccharum	50—80' h 35—50' w	S/FS	L	M	D	Native. Soil adaptable. Use in cooler portions of state. Roots need ample space. Shallow roots benefit from mulch. Zones 4—8
Oak, laurel/darlington Quercus laurifolia	60—70 'h 50' w	PS/FS	H	F	SE	Native. Soil adaptable. Roots will heave sidewalks. Acorns attract wildlife, creates some litter. Zones 6—10
Oak, live Quercus virginiana	60—80' h 60-120' w	PS/FS	H	M	E	Native. Soil adaptable. Roots will eventually heave sidewalks. Good wind resistance. Some litter. Zones 8—10
Oak, shumard Quercus shumardii	60—80' h 40—50' w	FS	M	F	D	Native. Soil texture adaptable, acidic. Urban tolerant. Acorns attract wildlife. Some litter. Zones 5—9
Oak, southern red Quercus falcata	60—80' h 60—70' w	FS	M	M	D	Native. Acidic soil, all textures, urban tolerant. Fruit attracts wildlife, no significant litter. Zones 7—9
Oak, scarlet Quercus coccinea	60—75' h 45-60' w	FS	M	M	D	Native. Acidic soil, all textures. Needs ample root space. Nuts attract wildlife. Some litter. Zones 5—8
Oak, swamp chestnut Quercus michauxii	60—70' h 30—50' w	PS/FS	M	M	D	Native. Acidic soil, all textures, occasional wet. Leaf litter persistent, acorns for wildlife. Zones 6—9
Oak, white Quercus alba	60—100' h 60—80' w	PS/FS	H	M	D	Native. Acidic soil, all textures. Protect roots from disturbances. Nuts attract wildlife. Some litter. Zones 3—9
Oak, willow Quercus phellos	60-75' h 40-60' w	FS	M	F	D	Native. Acidic soil, all textures, occasional wet, drought, urban tolerant. Nuts attract wildlife. Some litter. Zones 5—9
Pine, loblolly Pinus taeda	50—80' h 30' w	FS	M	F	E	Native. Soil texture adaptable, acidic. Thick bark- resistant to fire. Needle drop prolific. Pinecones attract wildlife. Zones 6—9
Pine, longleaf Pinus palustris	60—80' h 30-40' w	FS	M	F	E	Native. Soil texture adaptable. Beautiful bark. Needle and cone drop prolific. Drought tolerant once established. Zones 7—10
Sassafras Sassafras albidum	30—60' h 25—40' w	PS/FS	M	M	D	Native. Acidic soils, wet. Showy yellow bloom in spring. Good fall color. Blue fruit, attracts wildlife. Smaller mature size on coast. Zone 4—9
Sycamore, American Platanus occidentalis	75—90' h 60—70' w	FS	L	F	D	Native. Soil pH and texture adaptable. Prefers moist soil. Roots may heave sidewalks. Showy bark. Zones 4—9
Tulip poplar Liriodendron tulipifera	80—120' h 25—40' w	FS	H	F	D	Native. Acidic soil, occasional wet. Avoid drought & salt. Showy greenish-yellow blooms in spring. Some leaf drop in high heat. Zones 4—9
Zelkova, Japanese Zelkova serrata	50—90' h 50—75' w	FS	H	M	D	Japan. Soil adaptable. Drought & urban tolerant once established. Cultivar 'Green Vase' elm-like. Zones 5—8

Medium Trees
25 feet—50 feet, suitable for spaces with 100 to 200 square feet of total planting space; in a planting strip at least 4—7 feet wide; or place at least 4 feet from pavement or wall.
Common Name/Scientific Name	Height & Width	Sun/Shade	Insect & Disease Resistance	Growth Rate	Deciduous/Evergreen	Remarks
Crapemyrtle, Japanese Lagerstroemia fauriei	35—50 'h 25—35' w	FS	H	M	D	Japan. Soil adaptable. Urban tolerant. White showy flowers. Beautiful bark. May be resistant to powdery mildew. Zones 6—9
Dogwood, flowering Cornus florida	20—30' h 20' w	PS	M	M	D	Native. Part shade. Drought sensitive, low salt tolerance, needs good drainage. White showy flowers. Horizontal branching pattern. Zones 5—9
Elm, lacebark Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'	40—50' h 35—50' w	FS	H	F	D	Asia. Soil adaptable. Drought tolerant once established. Thin bark. Urban tolerant. Zones 5—9
Goldenraintree Koelreuteria paniculata	30—40' h 30—40' w	FS/PS	M	M	D	China. Soil adaptable. Salt, drought, urban tolerant. Bright yellow flowers in spring. Zones 5—8
Holly, East Palatka Ilex x attenuata	30—45' h 10—15' w	FS	M	M	E	Florida natural hybrid. Urban & drought tolerant once established. Red berries attract wildlife. Zones 7—9
Holly, American Ilex opaca	40—50' h 15—25' w	FS	M	S	E	Native. Salt and drought tolerant once established. Red berries attract birds, no litter. Zones 5—9
Holly, Nellie R. Stevens Ilex x	20—30' h 10—15' w	FS	H	M	E	Hybrid. Soil texture tolerant. Needs male and female plants for berries. Drought tolerant. Showy red berries & deep green leaves. Zones 6—9
Holly, Savannah Ilex x attenuata	30—45' h 6—10' w	FS	M	M	E	Hybrid. Acidic soil, urban tolerant. Red berries attract birds, no litter. Zones 6—9
Holly, weeping yaupon Ilex vomitoria	20—30' h 6—12' w	FS	M	M	E	Native. Soil & pH adaptable. Thin bark. Flowers attract bees. Zones 7—10
Hophornbeam, American Ostrya virginiana	30—40' h 25—35' w	PS/FS	M	S	D	Native. All soils except wet. Salt sensitive, drought & urban tolerant. Small nutlets attract wildlife. Zones 3B—9
Hornbeam, American Carpinus caroliniana	20—40' h 20-30' w	PS	M	S	D	Native. Soil adaptable, occasionally wet, salt sensitive. Good climbing tree due to strong wood and low branches. Zones 3B—9
Hornbeam, European Carpinus betulus	30—40' h 15—20' w	PS	M	S	D	Europe. Soil adaptable. Urban tolerant. Fruit attracts birds, no litter problem. Good screen. Zones 5—7
Loquat Eriobotrya japonica	20—30' h 30—35' w	PS/FS	M	M	E	China. Southern range only. Texture tolerant. Well drained soil, afternoon shade. Orange or yellow fruit attracts wildlife, litter. Zones 8—10
Magnolia, sweetbay Magnolia virginiana	40—50' h 15—25' w	PS	M	M	D	Native. Acidic soil. Tolerates wetlands. Flood & drought tolerant. Showy, white, fragrant flowers. Zones 5—9
Magnolia, Southern Magnolia grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty'	30—50'h 15—30'w	FS	H	M	E	Native. Soil adaptable. White showy blooms in summer & early fall. Smaller leaves than species. Zones 6—9
Maple, hedge Acer campestre	30—35' h 30—35' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	Europe. Soil adaptable, no compacted soil. Drought tolerant in part shade. Urban tolerant. Good screen plant. Good fall color. Zones 5—8
Maple, trident Acer buergerianum	30—40' h 25'w	PS/FS	H	M	D	China. Acidic, well drained soil. Urban, salt & wind tolerant. Attractive bark. Zones 5—8
Oak, Chinese evergreen Quercus myrsinifolia	20—40' h 20—30' w	FS	H	S	E	China. Soil adaptable, all textures. Bark smooth, gray, beech-like. New foliage emerges purple-bronze color. Zones 7—9
Oak, overcup Quercus lyrata	35—50' h 35—50' w	FS	H	M	D	Native. Soil adaptable, wet & drought tolerant once established. Urban tolerant. Acorns attract wildlife, significant litter. Zones 5—9
Palm, cabbage Sabal palmetto	40—50'h 10—12' w	PS/FS	H	S	E	Native. Soil tolerant, frond and fruit litter messy. Needs irrigation until established as all cut roots die back. Southern region only. Zones 8B—11
Palm, windmill Trachycarpus fortunei	20—40' h 6—10' w	PS/FS	M	S	E	China. Soil texture adaptable. Drought tolerant once established. Protect from wind.Southern range of state only. Zones 8A—10B
Persian parrotia Parrotia persica	20—40' h 20—40' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	Iran. Soil adaptable, not wet. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive bark, thin bark. Urban tolerant. Zones 5—8
Pistache, Chinese Pistacia chinensis	25—35' h 25—35' w	FS/PS	H	M	D	China. Soil texture, pH, drought, urban tolerant. Fruit causes some litter. Zones 6—9
Redbud, eastern Cercis canadensis	20—30' h 15—30' w	PS	M	F	D	Native. Light, rich, moist soil, texture adaptable. Showy purple blooms in spring. Cultivar 'Texas White' good. Short lived. Zones 4—9
Redcedar, eastern Juniperus virginiana	40—50' h 8—25' w	FS	H	F	E	Native. Soil pH and texture tolerant. Blue fruit attracts wildlife. Good wind break, urban tolerant. Zones 3—9
Silverbell, Carolina Halesia carolina	20—40' h 15—30' w	PS/FS	H	M	D	Native. Acidic soil. Drought sensitive in full sun, roots need room. Showy white blooms in spring. Zones 5—8
Snowbell, Japanese Styrax japonicus	20—30' h 15—25' w	PS/FS	H	M	D	Japan. Acidic loamy soil. Afternoon shade, protect from wind. Attractive exfoliating bark. White showy blooms in spring. Zones 6—8
Stewartia, tall Stewartia monadelpha	25—35' h 15—25' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	Japan. Acidic soils. Thin bark, attractive bark. White, camellia-like blooms in summer. Part shade best in 8B. Zones 6—8
Yellowwood, American Cladastris kentukea	30—50' h 40—50' w	PS/FS	H	M	D	Native. Needs pruning while young. White fragrant blooms. Tolerates urban conditions. Zones 4—8

Small Trees
Less than 25 feet, useful under utility lines; areas with less than 100 square feet of total planting area; a planting strip with a width of at least 4 feet; or planted at least 2 feet from pavement or wall.
Common Name/Scientific Name	Height & Width	Sun/Shade	Insect & Disease Resistance	Growth Rate	Deciduous/Evergreen	Remarks
Chastetree, cutleaf Vitex negundo-'Heterophylla'	10—15' h 10—15' w	PS/FS	M	F	D	Africa. Soil & pH adaptable. Avoid wet soil. Showy lavender blooms attract bees. Zones 6—8
Cherry, Okame Prunus x incamp 'Okame'	15—25' h 20' w	PS/FS	M	M	D	Hybrid. Soil texture and pH adaptable. Roots need room. Pink showy blooms. Fruit attracts birds. Zones 7—9
Dogwood, Japanese Cornus officinalis	20' h 25' w	PS/FS	M	S	D	Japan. Soil adaptable, salt sensitive. Showy blooms in spring, fruits in fall. Zones 5—8
Dogwood,kousa Cornus kousa	15—20' h 15—20' w	PS/FS	M	S	D	Japan. Soil adaptable. Part shade, needs water. Roots need room. Showy white blooms in spring. Fruit attracts birds. Zones 5—8
Dogwood, pagoda Cornus alternifolia	15—20' h 15—20' w	PS/FS	M	S	D	Native. Part shade. Soil adaptable, mulch needed. Creamy white blooms in spring. Fruit attracts birds. Zones 3—7
Fringetree Chionanthus virginicus	12—15' h 10—15' w	PS/FS	M	S	D	Native. Acidic soil. Thin bark easily damaged. Urban tolerant. Showy white blooms in spring. Fruit attracts birds. Zones 4—9
Fringetree, Chinese Chionanthus retusus	20' h 10—15' w	PS/FS	H	S	D	China. Acidic soil, occasionally wet. Shelter from wind. White showy blooms in spring. Fruit attracts wildlife. Zones 6—8
Holly, Foster's Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri'	15—25' h 8—12' w	PS/FS	M	S	E	Hybrid. Acidic soil, occasionally wet. Drought tolerant. Red berries attract birds, no litter. Zones 6—9
Holly, yaupon Ilex vomitoria	15—20' h 15—20' w	S/FS	M	M	E	Native. Soil & pH greatly adaptable. Urban tolerant. Thin bark. Red berries attract wildlife. Zones 7—10
Maple, amur Acer ginnala	15—20' h 15—20' w	PS/FS	H	M	D	Japan. Soil adaptable. Drought tolerant once established. Showy white to yellow blooms in spring. Bright red fruit, some litter. Zones 3—8
Magnolia, star Magnolia stellata	15—20' h 10—15' w	PS/FS	M	S	D	Japan. Acidic rich soil, all textures. Not drought tolerant.White or pink showy blooms in spring. Zones 4—8
Magnolia, Southern Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'	20—25' h 10—15'w	PS/FS	M	M	E	Native. Soil adaptable. Bark is thin, protect from mechanical injury. White showy blooms in summer and early fall. Zones 7—9
Palm, pindo Butia capitata	15—25' h 10—15'w	PS/FS	H	S	E	Brazil. Soil adaptable. Drought tolerant. Showy orange or yellow fruit attracts wildlife, significant litter. Southern range only. Zones 8B—11.
Redbud, Chinese Cercis chinensis	10—15' h 6—10' w	PS/FS	M	F	D	China. Light, rich, moist soil. Showy purple blooms in spring. Zones 6—9
Waxmyrtle Myrica cerifera	15—20' h 20—25' w	PS/FS	M	F	E	Native. Soil & pH adaptable, urban tolerant. Blue berries attract wildlife. Zones 8—11

KEY
Sun/shade exposure:	Growth rate:	Pest resistance:	Type:
FS = Full sun	S = Slow (less than 1' per year)	H = High	D = Deciduous
PS = Part sun	M = Medium (1—2' per year)	M = Medium	E = Evergreen
S = Shade	F = Fast (more than 2' per year)	L = Low	SE = Semi Evergreen
The City of Walterboro is located in Zone 8.

Source:Strother, Ellen A.V., Donald L. Ham, and Liz Gilland. South Carolina Urban Tree Species Guide. South Carolina Forestry Commission.

Deciduous Shrubs
Botanical Name	Common Name
Alnus serrulata	smooth alder
Amelanchier arborea	downy serviceberry, shadbush, Juneberry
Amorpha fruticosa	false indigo, Indigo bush
Aronia melanocarpa	black chokeberry
Baccharis halimifolia	sea myrtle, groundsel bush
Callicarpa americana	American beautyberry, French mulberry
Calycanthus floridus	Carolina allspice, sweet shrub
Castanea pumila	Chinquapin
Ceanothus americanus	New Jersey tea, red root
Cephalanthus occidentalis	buttonbush
Clethra alnifolia	summer sweet
Comptonia peregrina	sweet fern
Cornus alternifolia	pogoda dogwood, alternate- leaved dogwood
Cornus racemosa	gray dogwood
Corylus americana	American hazelnut or filbert
Corylus cornuta	beaked hazelnut or filbert
Diervilla sessilifolia	southern bush honeysuckle
Dirca palustris	leatherwood, ropebark
Erythrina herbacea	coral bean
Euonymus americana	strawberry bush, brook euonymus, hearts-a-bustin'
Euonymus atropurpurea	wahoo, burning bush
Forestiera acuminata	swamp privet
Fothergilla major	witch alder
Frangula caroliniana	Carolina buckthorn
Hydrangea arborescens	wild hydrangea
Hypericum hypericoides ssp. hypericoides	St. Andrew's cross
Hypericum prolificum	shrubby St. John's wort
Ilex verticillata	winterberry, black alder
Itea virginica	Virginia willow, sweetspire, tassel-white
Lindera benzoin	spicebush
Lycium carolinianum	Christmas berry, matrimony vine
Lyonia ligustrina	male-berry, male-blueberry
Physocarpus opulifolius	ninebark
Rhododendron arborescens	smooth azalea
Rhododendron atlanticum	dwarf, or coastal azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum	flame azalea
Rhododendron canescens	wild, piedmont, or sweet azalea
Rhododendron periclymenoides	pinxterbloom azalea
Rhododendron viscosum	swamp azalea
Rhus aromatica	fragrant sumac
Rhus copallinum	dwarf or winged sumac
Rhus glabra	smooth sumac
Rhus hirta	staghorn sumac
Rosa carolina	Carolina rose
Rosa setigera	Illinois or prairie rose
Rubus occidentalis	black raspberry, thimbleberry
Rubus odoratus	thimbleberry
Sambucus canadensis	elderberry, common elder
Sambucus racemosa var. pubens	scarlet elderberry, red-berried elder
Spiraea tomentosa	steeplebush, hardhack
Staphylea trifolia	bladdernut
Stewartia malacodendron	silky camellia
Styrax americanus	American silverbells
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus	coralberry, Indian currant
Vaccinium arboreum	sparkleberry, farkleberry
Vaccinium corymbosom	highbush blueberry
Viburnum acerifolium	maple leaf viburnum
Viburnum dentatum	southern arrowwood
Viburnum nudum	possumhaw viburnum
Viburnum nudum var. cassinoides	wild raisin
Viburnum prunifolium	black haw, nanny berry
Viburnum rufidulum	southern or rusty black haw

Evergreen Shrubs
Botanical Name	Common Name
Epigaea repens	trailing arbutus
Gaultheria procumbens	wintergreen, checkerberry
Gaylussacia brachycera	box huckleberry
Gordonia lasianthus.	loblolly bay, gordonia
Ilex glabra	inkberry, bitter gallberry
Ilex vomitoria	yaupon
Juniperus communis	common juniper
Kalmia angustifolia	sheep laurel, lambkill kalmia
Kalmia latifolia	mountain laurel
Leucothoe axillaris	coast leucothoe
Myrica cerifera	wax myrtle, southern bayberry, candleberry
Rhododendron carolinianum	Carolina rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense	purple rhododendron, red laurel
Rhododendron maximum	rosebay, great laurel
Serenoa repens	saw palmetto

Source:Pittman, Albert. South Carolina Native Plant Listings. US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rdsduse/sc.htm

7.4.2 - Prohibited Plants

Plants that are listed on the South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council Non-Native Plant Species List are prohibited.

7.4.3 - Plant Installation Standards

The following standards shall apply to all new plant material installed as part of a screen required under these regulations:

Minimum tree caliper measured six (6) inches above ground on all large maturing trees shall be four (4) inches and the minimum height shall be eight (8) feet.

No trees identified as large trees shall be planted under overhead utility lines or within five (5) feet of a utility easement. This does not include low-voltage insulated or covered lines of 240 volts or less or telephone or cablevision lines.

All plant material installed shall be free from disease.

Plant materials shall be planted in accordance with generally accepted and recommended planting and growing practices.

All plant material shall be installed in a fashion that ensures the availability of sufficient soil and water to sustain healthy growth.

All plant material shall be planted in a manner which is not intrusive to utilities or pavement.

7.4.4 - Landscaping Maintenance

Plantings, fences, walls, or berms that are required landscaping shall be properly maintained. The owner of the property where landscaping is required shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping materials. Such maintenance shall include all actions necessary to keep the landscaped area free of litter and debris; to keep plantings healthy; to keep plant growth from interfering with safe vehicular and pedestrian travel, or use of parking areas, or from creating nuisances to adjoining properties; and to keep walls, fences, and berms in good repair and neat appearance. Any vegetation that is part of a required landscaping area shall be replaced within one (1) year in the event that it dies. All landscaping materials shall be protected from damage by erosion, motor vehicles, or pedestrians which could reduce the effectiveness of the required landscaping.

7.4.5 - Visibility at Intersections

Except as herein provided, on a corner lot in any district, no hedge, shrubbery, tree, natural growth, sign, fence, wall, or other obstruction shall be placed or maintained within a sight triangle as defined by this ordinance.