12.16.070 Landscaping required for street frontage.
All lots shall provide a minimum of landscaping in those areas that abut the right-of-way of a public highway, street or road to visually soften the appearance of development, which shall provide a combination of deciduous, evergreen, ornamental trees and shrubs. Front yard landscaping shall not, however, impede vehicle or pedestrian visibility and shall comply with the traffic visibility (vision triangle) requirements of Section 12.13.010. Shrubs shall not be used to meet this requirement.
(1) In Multifamily Residential Districts (not requiring the platting process): A minimum of 1 evergreen or deciduous trees per 30 feet of street frontage. 2 ornamental trees or 2 shrubs shall equal one evergreen or deciduous tree.
(2) In Business, Manufacturing and Institutional Districts: A minimum of 1 evergreen or deciduous trees per 50 feet of street frontage. 2 ornamental trees or 2 shrubs shall equal one evergreen or deciduous tree [Code § 12.18.9-7.]