12.16.060 Landscaping required for building foundations.
All lots shall provide a minimum amount of landscaping for building foundations which shall provide a combination of ornamental trees and shrubs Landscaping required for building foundations shall be placed so that, at maturity, the plants’ drip line is located within 10 feet of the building’s foundation. Larger trees shall not be used to meet this requirement. The intent is to provide a visual break in the mass of buildings and to provide a visual for all appurtenances such as HVAC, utility boxes, standpipes, storm water discharge pipes and other pipes extending from the building. Landscaping for building foundations shall be:
(1) In Multifamily Residential Districts (not requiring the platting process): A minimum of 1 ornamental tree per 20 feet of building foundation.2 shrubs shall equal 1 ornamental tree.
(2) In Business, Manufacturing and Institutional Districts: A minimum of 1 ornamental tree per 20 feet of building foundation.2 shrubs shall equal 1 ornamental tree. [Code § 12.18.9-6.]