5.1.1 The streetscape along US Highway 64 (Brevard Road); and, The built environment within new residential developments; and,

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1 Article 5. Landscaping 5.1 Purpose The Town of Laurel Park s landscape standards are designed to create a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing built environment that will complement and enhance community character. These standards provide landscape requirements for five primary contexts: The streetscape along US Highway 64 (Brevard Road); and, The streetscape along other new and existing streets within the Town s planning jurisdiction; and, The built environment within new residential developments; and, The built environment within new commercial and mixed use developments; and, The built environment within existing, commercial and mixed use developments undergoing substantial improvements In General Landscaping shall be required for all new development and substantial redevelopment projects within the I-C1, MM and TC zoning districts Landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs, grass, mulch, planted and natural vegetation and other plantings of a variety of sizes, shapes, and arrangements shall be located throughout the property, among buildings, and between the front facade of all structures and streets consistent with an approved site plan, and shall be disease free A landscape plan, prepared by North Carolina registered landscape architect registered in North Carolina, shall be submitted as part of the site plan application for the following project types: A) aall new development and substantial redevelopment projects in the I-1, MM and TC districts, where the project area exceeds ½ acre in size; and, A)B) New residential subdivisions and conditional rezonings in the R-20 and R-30 zoning districts, where the project area exceeds the lesser of 5 acres or 10 new dwelling units All exposed surfaces shall be covered with a permanent plant, mulch, or other similar, natural materials Landscaping shall consist of trees, shrubs, groundcover, turf grass, or other vegetative cover, and shall be disease free. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 1

2 5.1.5 Landscaping shall be properly maintained, kept disease free, and replaced if deemed necessary by the Administrator Existing vegetation should be preserved where practicable and may be used to satisfy landscaping and screening requirements with approval of the Administrator. 5.3 General requirements for all trees Tree caliper at planting: A) Trees shall be 3 minimum caliper and shall exceed 30 at maturity. B) In locations beneath overhead utility lines, tree size may be reduced to 15 to 30 at maturity Sidewalk clearance: Trees and large shrubs must be under-trimmed sufficiently to permit the clear and unobstructed passage of pedestrians within the Sidewalk Zone to a minimum height of 7 feet Selection of tree species: Definitions Small Tree: Any tree whose trunk is less than 4 diameter (caliper) at maturity. A) Tall growing trees should not be selected for planting beneath utility lines and wide spreading trees should not be used unless there is sufficient width of planting area to accommodate them without continued severe pruning. Small trees and large shrubs should be used which are adaptable to under trimming without destroying their desired appearance B) No more than 33% of trees planted as part of a new development or substantial improvement project shall be of the same species Street tree planting intervals: Definitions Large Tree: Any tree whose trunk reaches or exceeds 4 diameter (caliper) at maturity qualifies as an immovable object, and therefore is considered a large tree. A) Small street trees shall be planted at an average interval of 60 feet on both sides of streets. B) Large street trees shall be planted at an average interval of 200 feet on both sides of streets. C) The Administrator may permit deviations from Subsections A) and B) in circumstances where strict compliance would be impractical or would create a hazard due to a conflict with surrounding infrastructure, the placement of trees and landscaping on adjacent properties along the same side of the street, the need to preserve visibility at street intersections, the need to comply with applicable standards of NCDOT or this Chapter, or other similar site conditions or regulatory factors. However, the Administrator shall at all times, strive to achieve the intention of this section and shall document the basis for his or her decision to permit site-specific deviations therefrom. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 2

3 5.4 Landscaping along US Highway 64 (Brevard Road) US Highway 64 is the primary gateway into the Town of Laurel Park. Development and associated landscaping along this corridor contributes significantly to the physical character of the Town and shapes the experiences of residents of, and visitors to, the Town of Laurel Park. Therefore, development along US Highway 64, within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park, must achieve the highest standards of design. Properties fronting US Highway 64 within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park, which are undergoing new development or substantial improvement, shall comply with the requirements set forth below Landscaping for new development and substantial redevelopment along US Highway 64, within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park, shall generally comply with the illustrative drawing shown in Figure 5.1, below. Figure 5.1: US Highway 64 (Brevard Road) Illustrative Cross-Section Zone dimensions along US Highway 64 Zone dimensions along US Highway 64 shall be as illustrated upon Figure 5.2, below: Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 3

4 5.5 Zone standards Development Zone: A) Applicability 1) The development zone is an area generally located outside of the street right-of-way, beginning at the back edge (development side) of the sidewalk and extending away from the street to the front façade of the principal structure. 2) The development zone overlaps street right-of-way setbacks as set forth in Chapter 2, Subsections and However, the width of the setback and the development zone may vary from one another depending upon the relationship between the back edge of the sidewalk, the outside edge of the right-of-way, and the height and articulation of adjacent structures. 3) The Development Zone standards set forth below, are applicable only in the following locations: i) New development and substantial improvement projects along US Highway 64 (Brevard Road), within the Planning Jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park. ii) New development and substantial improvement projects along all other new and existing streets within the Planning Jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park and specifically located in the following zoning districts: a) Mountain Side Mixed Use Zoning Districts b) Town Center Zoning Districts B) The minimum width of the Development Zone is 5 feet from the back edge of the sidewalk, and the maximum width is 20 feet from the back edge of the sidewalk. C) The Development Zone may contain landscaping, street furniture (benches, waste receptacles, and similar), and utilities. D) Landscaping in the Development Zone 1) The Development Zone shall contain a mixture of small trees, large trees, and low vegetation (shrubs, flowers, grasses, and similar). 2) The dimensions and composition of the Development Zone may vary; however, the dimensions and landscape composition of the Development Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 4

5 Zone shall be coordinated with those of adjacent properties, with the landscape planting scheme for the Green Zone of the subject development and adjacent properties, with the setback requirements set forth in Chapter 2, Subsections and 2.4.4, and with the design requirements set forth in Chapter 7, Subsections (Building Orientation and Entrance) and (Walls and Windows), so as to achieve a coherent landscape appearance along streets within the Town. 3) Landscaping shall be employed in coordination with the design requirements set forth in Chapter 7, Subsections (Building Orientation and Entrance) and (Walls and Windows), to visually break up building walls, to accentuate building design features, and to define building entrances and areas of congregation. 4) A combination of landscaping beds and knee walls, vegetable and herb gardens, rain gardens, awnings, trellises, patios, dining areas, alcoves and other, similar features shall be incorporated into and along building facades to provide horizontal and vertical articulation of structures along street frontages. i) Along US Highway 64, such features shall be provided along the street façade at an average interval of 100 feet. ii) Along all other new and existing streets, such features shall be provided along the street façade at an average interval of 75 feet. iii) Non-structural features and awnings may project into the Development Zone and the building setback area. 5) Trees: i) The placement and spacing of small trees within the project shall be coordinated with adjacent properties such that, to the maximum extent possible, small trees within the Development and Green zones shall achieve an average spacing of 60 feet. ii) The placement and spacing of large trees within the project shall be coordinated with adjacent properties such that, to the maximum extent possible, small trees within the Development and Green zones shall achieve an average spacing of 200 feet. iii) Large trees shall not be placed within the Development Zone along US Highway 64. 5) The property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of landscaping within the Development Zone. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 5

6 5.5.2 Green Zone: A) The Green Zone standards set forth below, are applicable only in the following locations: 1) New development and substantial improvement projects along US Highway 64 (Brevard Road), within the Planning Jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park. 2) New development and substantial improvement projects along all other new and existing streets within the Planning Jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park. 3) The following projects are except from the requirements of this section: i) Substantial improvement projects along existing streets within R-20 and R-30 zoning districts. ii) New infill development projects along existing streets within R-20 and R-30 zoning districts, on pre-existing lots of record, and where no new streets are created. B) The Green Zone is an area located within the street right-of-way, beginning at the inner edge (development side) of the curb and extending away from the street to the outer edge (street side) of the sidewalk. C) The Green Zone may contain landscaping, public street furniture (benches, waste receptacles, and similar), and utilities. D) Landscaping in the Green Zone 1) The Green Zone shall contain a mixture of trees and low vegetation (shrubs, flowers, grasses, and similar). 2) The adjacent property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of landscaping within the Green Zone. 3) The placement and spacing of small trees within the project shall be coordinated with adjacent properties such that, to the maximum extent possible, small trees within the Green and Development (where applicable) zones shall achieve an average spacing of 60 feet, and large trees shall achieve an average spacing of 200 feet. 4) Large trees shall not be placed in the Green Zone along US Highway 64, but may be planted in the green zones of all other streets, subject to the Clear / Recovery Zone requirements set forth, below. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 6

7 5) Small trees and shrubs shall be set back from the edge of the motor vehicle travel lane (development side) in compliance with tables 5.3 through 5.5, below. 6) Shrub, grasses and flowers must be kept low, and trees and large shrubs under trimmed sufficiently to permit clear sight in the area between 2 feet and 6 feet above street elevations Clear / Recovery Zone: A) The Clear / Recovery Zone is an area located within the street right-of-way, beginning at the inner edge (development side) of the motor vehicle travel lane and extending a minimum of 10 feet outward (towards development). Clear / Recovery zones commonly overlap with Bicycle and Green zones. B) Shrubs, flowers and grasses must be kept low, and trees and large shrubs under trimmed sufficiently to permit clear sight in the area between 2 feet and 6 feet above street elevations. C) Small trees and shrubs within the Clear / Recovery Zone along US Highway 64, within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park, shall be set back from the Motor Vehicle Travel Lane in accordance with Table 5.3, below. Table 5.3: Small Tree & Shrub Setbacks along US Hwy. 64 Posted Travel Speed </= 35 miles per hour >35 45 miles per hour > 45 miles per hour Setback Description to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree Setback Distance from Motor Vehicle Travel Lane 1 foot 5 feet 6 feet 8 feet 10 feet 20 feet D) Large trees are not permitted within the Clear / Recovery Zone along US Highway 64, within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park. E) Large street trees within the Clear / Recovery Zone along all other streets shall be set back from the Motor Vehicle Travel Lane in accordance with tables 5.4 and 5.5, below. Table 5.4: Large Tree Minimum Setbacks along State Routes Posted Travel Speed Setback Distance from Edge of Motor Vehicle Travel Lane </= 35 miles per hour 12 feet >35 45 miles per 20 feet Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 7

8 hour > 45 miles per hour 30 feet Table 5.5: Large Tree Minimum Setbacks along Town and Private Streets Posted Travel Speed Setback Distance from Edge of Motor Vehicle Travel Lane </= 25 miles per hour 8 feet >25 35 miles per hour 10 feet (curb & gutter section) 14 feet (shoulder section) >35 45 miles per hour 12 feet (curb & gutter section) 20 feet (shoulder section) > 45 miles per hour 30 feet F) Small trees and shrubs within the Clear / Recovery Zone along all other streets shall be set back from the Motor Vehicle Travel Lane in accordance with Table 5.6, below. Table 5.6: Small Tree & Shrub Minimum Setbacks along all Other Streets Posted Travel Speed Street Section Type Setback Description </= 35 miles per hour Curb & Gutter to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree Shoulder to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree >35 45 miles per hour Curb & Gutter to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree Shoulder to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree >35 45 miles per hour Curb & Gutter to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree Shoulder to foliage line of shrub to center of small tree Setback Distance from Edge of Motor Vehicle Travel Lane 1 Foot 5 feet 2 feet 8 feet 6 feet 8 feet 8 feet 10 feet 10 feet 20 feet 15 feet 20 feet 5.6 Landscaping within new residential developments Landscaping contributes significantly to the beauty and tranquility of residential neighborhoods throughout the Town s planning jurisdiction. New residential developments within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park shall comply with the requirements set forth below Street Trees: Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 8

9 Street trees shall be planted along both sides of all streets interior to new development projects, and along the frontages of such projects where they abut adjacent streets as illustrated in Figure 5.7, below Buffers: The perimeter of new residential developments shall be bounded by a Type B Buffer as provided in Section Landscaping within new industrial, commercial and mixed use developments Quality landscaping enhances the experience those who work, reside, or visit commercial and mixed use developments within the Town of Laurel Park, thus enhancing Laurel Park as a destination and a successful center of commerce. New commercial and mixed use developments within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park shall comply with the requirements set forth below Street trees shall be planted along both sides of all streets interior to new development projects, and along the frontages of such projects where they abut adjacent streets as illustrated in Figure 5.8 and 5.9, below. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/2018 9

10 5.7.2 Buffers and general landscaping: A) The perimeter of new commercial and mixed use developments that are less than 2 acres in size shall be bounded by a Type A Buffer as provided in Section B) The perimeter of new industrial developments that are less than 1 acres in size shall be bounded by a Type A Buffer as provided in C) The perimeter of new commercial and mixed use developments that are greater than 2 acres in size shall be bounded by a Type B Buffer as provided in D) The perimeter of new industrial developments that are greater than 1 acre in size shall be bounded by a Type B Buffer as provided in E) All new projects within the MM district, landscaping shall cover at least 15% of the gross project area, inclusive of buffers, parking areas, the Development Zone and the Green Zone. A minimum of 50% of this area must consist of trees, shrubs, or groundcover. F) New projects greater that two acres in size and located within the TC district, landscaping shall cover at least 15% of the gross project area, inclusive of buffers, parking areas, the Development Zone and the Green Zone. A minimum of 50% of this area must consist of trees, shrubs, or groundcover. G) Within the I-1 district, landscaping shall cover at least forty percent (20%) of the gross project area. A minimum of 50% of this area must consist of trees, shrubs, or groundcover. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

11 5.8 Landscaping within existing commercial and mixed use developments Quality landscaping enhances the experience those who work, reside, or visit commercial and mixed use developments within the Town of Laurel Park, thus enhancing Laurel Park as a destination and a successful center of commerce. Commercial and mixed use developments within the planning jurisdiction of the Town of Laurel Park, which are undergoing substantial improvement, shall comply with the requirements set forth below Street trees shall be planted along both sides of all streets interior to substantial redevelopment projects, and along the frontages of such projects where they abut adjacent streets Buffers and general landscaping: 5.9 Walls and Fences A) The perimeter of existing industrial, commercial and mixed use developments that are less than 1 acre in size shall be bounded by a Type A Buffer as provided in Section to the extend deemed reasonable and practical by the Administrator. B) The perimeter of existing industrial, commercial and mixed use developments that are 1 to 5 acres in size shall be bounded by a Type A Buffer as provided in Section C) The perimeter of existing industrial, commercial and mixed use developments that are greater than 5 acres in size shall be bounded by a Type B Buffer as provided in Section D) All existing industrial, commercial, and mixed use developments, landscaping shall cover at least 10% of the gross project area, inclusive of buffers, parking areas, the Development Zone and the Green Zone. A minimum of 50% of this area must consist of trees, shrubs, or groundcover. E) Projects greater that two acres in size and located within the TC district, landscaping shall cover at least 15% of the gross project area, inclusive of buffers, parking areas, the Development Zone and the Green Zone. A minimum of 50% of this area must consist of trees, shrubs, or groundcover Walls and fences may be constructed in any district Wall and fence height: A) Walls and fences exceeding four feet in height will require a permit from the Administrator. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

12 B) The maximum height of a wall and fence that is located along (parallel) a street, or between the front face of the principal structure and the street, is four feet as measured from the highest ground elevation to the uppermost point of the fence. C) The maximum height of all other walls and fences is six feet Wall and fence Materials A) Walls and fences shall be constructed of stone, wood, chain link or plastic simulating wood. B) Chain link fencing is permitted in rear yards only, as defined by a line extending from the rear of the principal structure. C) Chain link fences along corner lots shall be screened from view from road rights-of-way. D) If a fence incorporates a finished and unfinished facing, the finished side shall face the adjoining property. E) The structural components and the visual appearance of all walls and fences shall be maintained by the property owner Wall and fence placement 5.10 Utilities and lighting A) Any new wall or fence proposed for construction that will be adjacent to an existing wall or fence shall abut the existing wall or fence provided that the new fence will shall located entirely upon the owner s property. B) New walls and fences shall be located entirely upon the owner s property. C) Walls and fences are not permitted in street rights-of-way All exterior wiring within new development and substantial redevelopment projects shall be placed underground Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed and placed to prevent light from shining directly upon adjoining residential properties Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be full-cutoff to force the downward projection of light Trash and dumpster enclosures, and recycled materials enclosures: Trash & dumpster enclosures, utility areas, and service areas shall be screened from view with evergreen plants, walls, fencing, or a combination thereof. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

13 A row of shrubs shall be planted around the perimeter of the enclosure at the base of walls or fencing Maintenance The owners of the property shall be responsible for the preservation and maintenance of all vegetation and physical features required by this Chapter in a healthy growing condition, for replacing them when necessary, and for keeping the area free of refuse and debris All plant materials shall be allowed to reach their mature size and maintained at their mature size All required landscaped areas shall be free of refuse and debris in accordance with the site and shall be maintained so as to prevent debris from washing onto streets and sidewalks Buffers and screening The Administrator may require alternative buffers or landscaping, including locations other than those typically required, when a modification to the requirements of this section is warranted in order to meet the intent of the specified standards Buffer yards are intended to be constructed along the perimeter of the property or project; however, when there are irregular topographic conditions (such as the perimeter of the property is at a lower grade than the use being screened) the approving authority may require the relocation of the required buffer yard in order to better serve its purpose Natural vegetation, vegetation required for tree protection, riparian buffer areas, and other forms of existing vegetation may be utilized to satisfy these requirements when such natural and existing vegetation clearly satisfies the purpose of this section Buffer requirements may be reduced or waived by the Administrator in the following circumstances: A) Such requirements would pose a safety hazard. B) The plantings or planting area would conflict with utilities, easements, or overhead power lines, or encroach upon Town trees. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

14 C) Special use permits based solely upon building height or building ground floor square footage size, where such requirement would serve no useful purpose. D) When projects to which these requirements apply exhibit unifying architectural and landscape design characteristics that integrate the project into surrounding development, and when the landscape design of such a project clearly meets and exceeds the goal of these requirements such that these requirements become unnecessary Type A buffer: A) Minimum width: 10 feet. B) Minimum height and opacity: C) Semi-Opaque Screen: Ground to 6 feet D) Intermittent Visual Obstruction: 4-30 feet E) Maximum horizontal openings: 20 feet. F) Performance Standard: Type B buffer: A buffer which is ten feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provide intermittent visual obstruction from the ground to a height of four feet as well as intermittent visual obstruction from a height of four feet up to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within intermittent visual obstruction areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 20 feet in width upon the plants' maturity. A) Minimum width: 20 feet. B) Minimum height and opacity: 1) Semi-Opaque Screen: Ground to 6 feet 2) Intermittent Visual Obstruction: 6-30 feet C) Maximum Horizontal Openings: 1) Semi-Opaque Screen Areas: 15 feet 2) Intermittent Visual Obstruction Areas: 20 feet D) Performance standard: Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

15 Type C buffer: A buffer which is 20 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provide semi-opacity from the ground to a height of six feet, and intermittent visual obstruction from a height of six feet up to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within intermittent visual obstruction areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 20 feet in width; and vegetative screening materials within semi-opaque areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 15 feet in width upon the plants' maturity. A) Minimum width: 50 feet. B) Minimum height and opacity: 1) Semi-Opaque Screen: Ground to 6 feet 2) Intermittent Visual Obstruction: 6-30 feet C) Maximum horizontal openings: 1) Semi-Opaque Screen Areas: 15 feet 2) Intermittent Visual Obstruction Areas: 20 feet D) Performance standard: A buffer which is 50 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provides semi-opacity from the ground to a height of six feet, and intermittent visual obstruction from a height of six height up to a height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within intermittent visual obstruction areas shall contain horizontal openings no greater than 20 feet in width; Vegetative screening materials within semi-opaque areas shall contain no horizontal openings greater than 15 feet in width upon the plants' maturity. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

16 Type D buffer yard: A) Minimum width: 30 feet. B) Minimum height and opacity: Opaque : Ground to 30 feet -. C) Maximum horizontal openings: None permitted. D) Performance standard: A buffer which is 30 feet in width and contains screening materials which at maturity provides opacity from the ground to a Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

17 height of 30 feet. Vegetative screening materials within opaque areas shall contain no horizontal openings upon the plants' maturity Fences, walls, or earthen berms may be substituted for all or a portion of the perimeter buffer requirement. Berms, if provided, shall not exceed a slope with maximum rise of one foot to a run of two feet (a ratio of 1:2) and a maximum height of four feet. All berms, regardless of size, shall be stabilized with a ground cover or other suitable vegetation or permanent slope retention device Applicants are encouraged to design buffer and other landscape areas in such a way as to satisfy the Town s stormwater management requirements as set forth in Chapter. 5.1 Perimeter Buffers (I-1, MM and TC districts) Plants shall be provided to create a visual buffer between new development or substantial redevelopment projects within the I-1, MM, and TC districts, and adjacent properties within the R-20 and R-30 districts. For every one hundred feet of property boundary, buffers shall provide the following: evergreen trees at least 6 in height deciduous trees, 2 minimum caliper, exceeding 30 at maturity deciduous trees, 2 minimum caliper, 15 to 30 at maturity evergreen shrubs, 18 to deciduous shrubs, 18 to Plant quantities shall be calculated proportionally for boundary sections less than These requirements may be modified by the Administrator on the basis of existing vegetation and/or topography Fences, walls, or earthen berms may be substituted for all or a portion of the perimeter buffer requirement. Berms, if provided, shall not exceed a slope with maximum rise of one foot to a run of two feet (a ratio of 1:2) and a maximum height of four feet. All berms, regardless of size, shall be stabilized with a ground cover or other suitable vegetation or permanent slope retention device. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

18 5.3 Corridor Buffer (All districts) Plants shall be provided to create a visual buffer along the frontage of new development or substantial redevelopment projects where such projects abut Brevard Road (US Highway 64) The required buffer shall not be located in the right-of-way and shall be unbroken except for ground signs, driveways, and streets approved in accordance with this Ordinance The required buffer shall be a minimum of 10 in width and planted with materials which, at maturity, provide intermittent visual obstruction from the ground to a height of four feet as well as intermittent visual obstruction from a height of four feet up to a height of 30 feet, with horizontal openings no greater than 20 in width at maturity. 5.4 Utility Services (All districts) All exterior wiring within new development and substantial redevelopment projects shall be placed underground Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed and locate to prevent light from shining directly upon adjoining residential properties Outdoor lighting fixtures shall be full-cutoff to force the downward projection of light Trash & dumpster enclosures, utility areas, and service areas shall be screened from view with evergreen plants and/or fencing. Shrubs are encouraged along fencing. 5.5 Street Trees (All districts) Street trees shall be planted along both sides of all streets interior to new development and substantial redevelopment projects, and along the frontages of such projects where they abut adjacent or bordering streets Street trees shall be 3 minimum caliper and shall exceed 30 at maturity In locations beneath overhead utility lines, tree size may be reduced to 15 to 30 at maturity Trees shall be planted at maximum intervals of 50 on both sides of streets. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/

19 5.5.5 For streets bordering developments, trees shall be planted at maximum intervals of 35 and may be offset by trees in required screens or buffers No more than 33% of street trees shall be of the same species. 5.6 Fences (All districts) Fences may be constructed in any district Any fence on the property over four feet in height will require a permit from the Town of Laurel Park The maximum height of a fence on the roadside of a property is four feet as measured from the highest ground elevation to the uppermost point of the fence Maximum height of fence on all other property lines is six feet Materials A) Fences shall be constructed of stone, wood, chain link or plastic simulating wood. B) Chain link fencing is permitted in rear yards only, as defined by a line extending from the rear main structure. C) Chain link fences along corner lots shall be screened from view from road right-of-way. D) If a fence incorporates a finished and unfinished facing, the finished side shall face the adjoining property The structural components and the visual appearance of all fences shall be maintained by the property owner. Any new fence proposed for construction that will be adjacent to an existing fence shall abut the existing fence providing the new fence will still be on the owner s property Fences are not permitted in street rights-of-way. Article 5 Draft Version 3 Edited 04/03/