Subpart C. Street Tree Requirements (Major Subdivisions)
The landscaping standards of this Article provide requirements in order to: (1) improve the aesthetic quality of the County; (2) encourage the preservation of existing trees and vegetation; (3) replenish trees and vegetation removed due to development; and, (4) reduce stormwater runoff, decrease erosion, improve water quality and protect wildlife habitat. These requirements in no way relieve a use of having to meet all local, state and federal laws pertaining to the establishment and operation of that use. The landscaping standards of this subpart provide requirements for street trees. This section provides general standards for street trees. The following standards shall be in effect for major subdivisions, and compliance therewith is required for the establishment of a major subdivision .
Trees shall be required at the rate of either:
- One (1) large deciduous tree per 50 linear feet of property abutting an internal road; or
- (Where overhead utilities are present) one (1) small deciduous tree per 40 linear feet of property abutting an internal road.
Trees shall be placed within the right-of-way or within 20 feet of the edge of the right-of-way. Trees may be placed in groups with a minimum spacing of no less than 15 feet and a maximum spacing of no more than 65 feet. Where street trees are required in the vicinity of existing/proposed above grade power lines the following shall apply: (1) trees may be placed up to 30 feet from the edge of the right-of-way to prevent interference with power lines; or, where this is not possible, (2) trees may be placed elsewhere within the development in proposed buffers, parking lot landscaping, etc..
