Ordinances-2017-394 - Zoning Code Amendment - Section 16

DocuSign Envelope ID: 957DE829- DFC1- 4451- BAE6- 1D55916D910E TREES: Any woody vegetation. 16. 03 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND MEASUREMENTS A. Permitted Species: The list of recommended trees for Tiffin, as established by the City Designee, specifies the varieties of trees permitted for the uses indicated by this section. References to " large" or " small" trees herein refer to the mature heights of the trees as indicated in said list. B. Landscape Plans Required: When the provisions of this section are applicable, a landscaping plan must be submitted that illustrates and lists the following information: I. The size and location of required planting areas. 2. The mature height( small or large) of both proposed trees and trees that will be preserved. 3. The species of trees ( both preserved and proposed). 4. The location of the preserved and proposed trees. 5. The location of any existing trees within the right of way. C. Measurements: 1. When measuring to determine the location or spacing of required trees or shrubs, the distance is measured to the center of the tree or shrub. 2. Where fractional numbers of trees result from calculations, the number of trees required will be rounded to the closest whole number. 16. 04 TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS A. Plantings Required Prior To Occupancy: I. All plantings required by this section must be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use, except as allowed in subsection A2 of this section. 2. If the plantings cannot be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of a use due to seasonal conditions that may reduce survivability, the building official may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy and grant a delay of installation until the seasonal calendar dates of June I or November 1, whichever occurs first, and the property owner must place in an escrow account, established with the City, an amount which will cover one hundred ten percent ( 110%) of the estimated cost of plants and installation. B. Planting Sizes: 1. Deciduous Trees: At the time of planting, deciduous trees must have a single stem and have a minimum trunk diameter of one and one- half inches ( 1. 5") measured at a point six inches ( 6") above ground level or above the top of burlap wrapping. It must demonstrate the growth capabilities, branching formation and crown balance that are indigenous to the particular variety. The tree must be straight of 2