prohibited, except under strict supervision and authority of the homeowners’ association and in compliance with this Article. The homeowners’ association shall be responsible for all provisions related to the required perimeter buffer yards including but not limited to maintenance responsibilities and replacement of damaged vegetation and shall also be the responsible party for all violations related to the same. (7) Cross-Access through Required Buffer . Cross-access between properties for vehicular and pedestrian access shall traverse perpendicular through a required buffer. The location and design of such cross-access shall be determined during the review of a site plan, subdivision plan or phased development plan. (8) Sidewalks through Required Buffer . A sidewalk or walkway shall traverse perpendicularly through a required buffer. The width of the sidewalk or walkway shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
§9-1711 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING & SCREENING
All new and expanded surface off-street parking areas shall be subject to the landscaping requirements for parking lots, storage and service areas of this Article. Landscaping within a parking lot is intended to provide shade, reduce heat and glare, break up large expanses of impervious surfaces to allow water infiltration, provide safer circulation for vehicles and pedestrians, and to improve views from adjacent property and public right-of-way.
a. General Landscape Standards
The following standards shall apply for landscape islands and medians:
(1) Separation of Plant Material from Vehicle . Wheel stops shall be provided where landscaping material is planted at a distance less than that required by this Article.
(2) Separation between Sidewalk & Required Trees . All sidewalks or walkways shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from the trunk of a tree, unless approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee based on the following conditions:
A. Tree Removal due to Sidewalk . Where the placement of a sidewalk or walkway will require the removal of an existing large shade tree otherwise required by the Land Development Ordinance.
B. Limited Space for Tree & Sidewalk . Where there is not enough space on the site to accommodate both the large shade tree and sidewalk, the separation between the tree
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