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§605 Landscaping Standards 2(c)

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Property Landscaping Requirements (1)

In addition to the minimum standards set forth in subsection (b) above, zone-specific landscaping requirements are set forth in this subsection (c).

(2)

In all R districts, RC, MU, and PB districts, at least one tree of any type shall be planted on the property for each 3,000 square feet of lot or part in excess of 1,000 square feet.

(3)

In the DB and DBO districts, one (1) percent of the total project cost for new buildings shall be devoted to landscaping or other public art or amenities, such as landscaped plazas, fountains, etc. The applicant shall submit construction cost estimates, along with a detailed breakdown of landscaping/ public art/ amenities to the Planning Department for confirmation of the one (1) percent contribution at the building permit stage. No building permit will be issued until the City has reviewed and approved the one (1) percent contribution. This subsection does not apply to properties within the Carroll Creek Overlay.

(4)

In all NC, GC, MXE, MO, and IST districts, at least one tree of any type shall be planted on the property for each 6,000 square feet of lot or part in excess of 3,000 square feet.

(5)

In the M1 and M2 districts, at least one tree of any type shall be planted on the lot for each 8,000 square feet of lot or part in excess of 4,000 square feet.

(6)

Properties that are located in any overlay or floating zone shall be required to follow the more stringent landscape requirements located in the specific sections of this code for the base zone that is on the property and additional requirements for the overlay or floating zone.

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Any use permitted as a Conditional Use shall follow the more stringent landscape requirements between § 308, Article8, and this section.

B.

Trees (evergreen or deciduous) shall be spaced twenty (20) feet on center. Shrubs shall be spaced ten (10) feet on center.

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C.

Openings are permitted where needed for access or permitted signs.

D.

Any existing screening on the subject site that complies with standards set forth in this subsection may be used to satisfy requirements of this Code.

E.

Fences shall be composed of stockade or board-on-board design, unless the proposed development is located in the Historic District Overlay. In the HDO, fences shall comply with the regulations established in § 423 (Historic District Overlay). A fence shall be constructed so that the finished side of the fence faces the adjacent properties with the unfinished side interior.

F.

Walls shall be composed of brick or masonry.

G.

Berms shall not exceed a slope of 3:1, and shall be planted with turf or ground cover materials. The survival of any shrubs or trees that are placed on a berm shall be noted on the landscape plan and be certified by a landscape architect. The composition of the fill must be noted on the landscape plan. A bond for a two (2) year period should be required for any shrubs or trees placed on a berm.

Screening Specifications, Generally The specifications for each screening category are as follows:

Table 605-1

Level

Buffer Categories and Specifications

I

Buffer width (feet) 6

II

10

III

20

IV

50

Planting units per 100 lineal feet

Structures

5 Evergreen or Deciduous trees 5 evergreens or deciduous

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1 Canopy tree 4 Understory trees 6 Shrubs 10 Evergreen trees 7 Canopy trees 10 Understory trees 40 Shrubs 15 Evergreen trees

6 feet minimum high stockade fence or masonry wall, or 4 feet minimum high berm

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6 feet minimum high wall or hedge 6 feet minimum high stockade fence or masonry wall

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Minimum Planting Specifications Planting shall conform to the Approved Plant List and the following:

Table 605-2

Minimum Planting Specifications

Species type

Minimum height at planting

Evergreen Deciduous Shrub

4 feet 6 feet 4 feet

(4)

(5)

Minimum caliper at planting -2 inches --

Level III Screening. A.

Level III screening shall consist of a twenty (20) feet wide buffer yard to contain a six (6) feet high wall plus a planting strip on the inside of the wall. The wall shall be composed of brick or stone, and shall comply with §605(d)(2). The planting strip shall contain trees specified in subsection (d)(2) of this Section, with a minimum height of four (4) feet at planting and spaced fifteen (15) feet on center.

B.

The Planning Commission may increase any fence or wall up to ten (10) feet in height at their discretion based on the impact of a particular use on adjacent residential property(ies).

Level IV screening Level IV screening shall consist of a fifty (50) feet wide buffer area, which may contain an earth berm, wall, or natural vegetative screening, or a combination thereof. Species, which would be placed in the fifty (50) feet wide buffer, will be deciduous and coniferous trees and shrubs and shall be developed at the time of appropriate plan submissions and approvals. The Level IV screening area may be used for forest conservation plantings. The planting numbers, spacing and survival of plantings in forest conservation area plantings shall conform to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Conservation Technical Manual (1997), which document is hereby incorporated by reference.

[Cross-reference: landscaping requirements for the MO, M1, and M2 districts, see § 406(d)]

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Landscape Buffers and Berms Buffer and screening requirements by district or use categories is as follows:

Outdoor Storage

Parking lots

Lot lines

Situation

4, 13, 19

Table 605-3

Buffer and Screening by District or Use

Subject property zoning district or uses R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, PB, MO, NC, MU, IST or GC** M1, M2, MXE Rear of through lots and in the front of panhandle lots if adjoining the rear of another lot 10 or more spaces in R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, DR, PB, MO, MU, IST or NC 10 or more spaces in GC 10 or more spaces in M1, M2, or MXE 10 or more spaces in M1, M2, or MXE NC NC M1, M2, MXE or GC M1, M2, MXE or GC M1, M2, MXE or GC

Outdoor merchandise display

M1, M2, GC, or MXE Any district Any district Any district

Adjacent zoning district or use RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, PB, MO, IST, PRK, NC, or GC RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, PRK, DR, MO, or residential areas of MU or IST Any

Distance

Screening level

Abutting

Level I

Abutting

Level III or IV

Abutting

Level I

Any

Level II

RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, DR, MU, IST, PB, PRK, MO or NC RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, PB, MO, MU, IST, PRK, or NC RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, PB, MO, MU, IST, PRK, DR Street or right of way Street or right of way RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, DR, MU, IST, PB, PRK, MO or NC M1, M2, GC, MXE RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, DR, MU, IST, PB, PRK, MO, or NC M1, M2, GC RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, DR, MU, IST, PB, PRK, MO, NC RC, R4, R6, R8, R12, R16, R20, RO, DR, MU, IST PB, PRK, MO, NC Street or right of way

< 25 feet

Level II

< 25 feet

Level III

< 50 feet < 50 feet < 100 feet < 50 feet

Levels III or IV Level II Level I Level III

< 50 feet > 50 feet

Level II Level IV

> 50 feet > 50 feet

Level I Level IV

< 50 feet

Level III

< 50 feet

Level I

** This landscape requirement does not require buffering between individual housing units.

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