42-175. General

The landscaping standards of this Article provide requirements in order to: (1) improve the aesthetic quality of the County; (2) encourage the preservation of existing trees and vegetation; (3) replenish trees and vegetation removed due to development; and, (4) reduce stormwater runoff, decrease erosion, improve water quality and protect wildlife habitat. These requirements in no way relieve a use of having to meet all local, state and federal laws pertaining to the establishment and operation of that use. The landscaping standards of this subpart provide requirements for street trees. This section provides general standards for street trees. The following standards shall be in effect for major subdivisions, and compliance therewith is required for the establishment of a major subdivision .