42-172. Planting Strip

When no buffer is required along front, side, and rear property lines of a development and parking is proposed within 20 feet of said property lines, a planting strip is required. The planting strip shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in width and shall contain two (2) small or large deciduous or evergreen trees per 100 linear feet (see Figure 5A). A planting strip design may include small and large deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. For the purpose of a planting strip, six (6) shrubs shall be considered equivalent to one small or large deciduous or evergreen tree.

Figure 5A. Planting Strip
Not to Scale, Dimensions May Vary