Chapter 169: Screening and Buffering Standards
In the August 2026 draft recodification (Zoning and Subdivision), from page 649. From the Zoning Ordinance (Section 17).
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6 renumbered or moved, 2 new · 3 notable changes.
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Zoning § 17.01 Purpose→ § 169.01 Purpose · Renumbered or moved minor wording (98% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 17.02 Applicability→ § 169.02 Applicability · Renumbered or moved wording changed (90% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 17.03 General Requirements→ § 169.03 General Requirements · Renumbered or moved wording changed (91% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 17.04 Planting Requirements→ § 169.04 Planting Requirements · Renumbered or moved wording changed (75% same words) · compare the texts
- Text removed: …tree or the approximate center of individual shrubs.
Table 17-1: Minimum Spacing Between Plantings and Other Features (In Feet) <table> <tr> <th></th> <th>Large Tree</th> <th>Small Tree</th> <th>Shrub</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Large tree</td> <td>30</td> <td>24</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Small tree</td> <td>24</td> <td>16</td> <td>3</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shrub</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>See spacing requirements in table 17-2 located at the end of su……
Zoning § 17.05 Protection And Maintenance→ § 169.05 Protection And Maintenance · Renumbered or moved wording changed (91% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 17.06 Screening Standards (S-Series)→ § 169.06 Screening Standards (S-Series) · Renumbered or moved largely rewritten (63% same words) · compare the texts
- Text removed: …height. 3. Figure 17-1 - General Buffering, S1:
General Buffering, S1  Elevation Various uses such as outdoor sales display Plan View Lawn Public R.O.W. B.2. Variable Height Screen, S2: 1. Intent: The S2… - Text removed: …the activity, materials, or equipment from public view.
Table 17-2: Permitted Plants for Screening and Buffering¹ <table> <tr> <th>Plant Name/ Variety</th> <th>Mature Height, Form, Color</th> <th>Spacing</th> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3">General Buffering S1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dwarf Summer Blooming Spirea (Spirea japonica or x bumalda)</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daphne spirea</td> <td>1 foot, mounding, pink flowers</td> <td>3 feet on center……
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