22.46.050 Landscaping area requirements.
Landscaping shall be installed at the minimum width and of the type as set out in Table 22.46.050: Landscaping Area Requirements. Landscaping requirements for other uses are as determined to be appropriate by the zoning administrator.
Type of Landscaping ⇒ |
Minimum Width |
Type I |
Type II |
Type III |
Type IV |
Type V |
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Type of Use/Location ⇓ |
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Trash/recycle/utility service areas |
5 feet |
X |
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Retaining wall landscaping (1) |
5 feet |
X |
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Mechanical/electrical equipment (ground or wall mounted) |
5 feet |
X |
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Utility installations or equipment (ground or wall mounted) |
5 feet |
X |
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Wireless communication facilities |
10 feet |
X |
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Parking lot/parking structure perimeter landscaping |
5 feet |
X |
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Driveway entrances and exits at streets |
Minimum necessary for sight distance |
X |
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Fire access areas, around hydrants and utility boxes |
Minimum necessary |
X |
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Parking lot islands |
5 feet minimum |
X |
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Islands of plantings in lawn areas (2) |
64 square feet minimum |
X |
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Storm water facilities – minimum 80 percent evergreen trees and shrubs (3) |
15 feet |
X |
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Outside storage |
10 feet |
X |
Table Notes:
1The area between two retaining walls shall have five feet of unencumbered landscaping (i.e., drainage rock areas shall not be considered part of the five feet).
2Areas shall be placed in a tract. The landscaping tract shall not be considered part of the required building setback.
3Areas shall be placed in a tract or easement and shall be maintained by a homeowner’s association.
(Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))