(except in Planned Unit Developments), walls and other ground level obstructions.
D. Overhead Obstructions . Trees shall be located a minimum of six (6) feet from a streetlight, and a minimum of four (4) feet from a porch eave, awning or similar overhead obstruction associated with a building. Trees impacting overhead power lines shall be selected and planted i n accordance with the public/private utility company’s plant material specifications/species and placement standards.
E. Upper-Level Structural Obstructions . Trees shall be located a minimum of eight (8) feet from balconies, verandas, building eaves and cornices, and similar overhead obstructions associated with the upper stories of buildings.
F. When a tree is located between a sidewalk and a curb, a root barrier that runs parallel to the curb must be installed on both sides.
(4) Shrubs . Shrubs shall be planted to allow the plant to reach its full height and width at maturity, except where spacing is regulated to create a certain density buffer in this Article. Shrubs shall be installed in accordance with the following standards:
A. Clearance to Pavement or Property . Shrubs shall be located to provide a minimum clearance of 18 inches from any sidewalk, pavement edge or property line at maturity.
B. Plants with Spines, Thorns or Needles . Shrubs (including groundcover) with spines, thorns or needles that may present hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles or the public in general are prohibited within two (2) feet, at maturity, of a sidewalk, side path, greenway or other impervious surface used by pedestrians or that may impact the general public. (5) Site Stabilization . All areas of a site, not containing impervious surfaces, shall be covered with landscaping with live plant materials, and/or mulch and landscape features. There shall be no bare or exposed ground areas. Impervious surfaces and landscape features, including fountains or walls, shall not be considered bare or exposed ground areas. Exceptions to this requirement includes the following:
A. Environmental Areas . Naturally occurring creeks, streams, water bodies, rock outcroppings, riparian buffers, wetlands and floodplains or as otherwise permitted by the Land Development Ordinance.
B. Athletic Fields . Athletic fields that require clay or sand surfaces as part of the athletic activity.
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