B. Supplemental Landscape Material . If the existing quality vegetation and other existing site features do not fully meet the standards for the type buffer required, then supplemental plant material shall be added to meet the required buffer type in accordance with this Article. (5) Heritage Trees . As part of a proposed landscaping plan, heritage trees shall be identified and retained according to the requirements and standards of the Land Development Ordinance, specifically Article I Environmental Protection Standards.
c. General Landscape Standards
Typical landscape standards shall be applied to the design and installation of the required landscaping for a site, whether residential or nonresidential.
(1) Landscaping Placement. Unless otherwise required by the Land Development Ordinance, a required perimeter buffer yard, street buffer or other landscaping may be located in a required setback or easement. (2) Spacing & Placement . The spacing and placement of plants shall be adequate and appropriate for the type, size, shape and habit of the plant species at maturity. Measurements for spacing requirements shall be taken from the trunk, stem or similar center of the plant material. (3) Trees . Trees in general (including street trees, yard trees and ornamental trees) shall be centered horizontally and spaced to allow the tree to reach its full height and width at maturity, except where spacing is regulated to create a certain density buffer in accordance with this Article. Trees shall be installed in accordance with the following standards and shall be provided clearances therewith: A. Located in Tree Wells & Planters . If a tree well or raised planter is utilized as part of the landscaping requirements, a subsurface tree-planting system shall be designed and incorporated to permit access to moisture and root expansion for the health of the tree. The subsurface tree-planting system design shall be reviewed by the Director of Engineering of their designee prior to construction and/or installation.
B. Located in Planting Strip . Trees shall be centered when planted in a planting strip.
C. Ground Level Obstructions . Trees shall be located outside a public/private utility easement or a minimum of seven (7) feet from a utility meter and service line, fences
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