Landscaping Regulations

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1 ArticleIX. Section9.01IntentandPurposes LandscapingRegulations ThelandscapingrequirementsestablishedbythisArticleareintendedto: (a) EnhancetheaestheticappearanceofdevelopmentsthroughouttheCitybyprovidingstandards relatedtothequalityandfunctionalaspectsoflandscaping. (b) Increasecompatibilitybetweenabuttinglandusesandbetweenlandusesandpublicrightsofway byprovidinglandscapescreeningorbuffers. (c) Protect public health, safety, and welfare by preserving and enhancing the positive visual experienceofthebuiltenvironment,providingappropriatetransitionbetweendifferentlanduses, preservingneighborhoodcharacter,andenhancingpedestrianandvehiculartrafficsafety. (d) Providefortheconservationofwaterresourcesthroughtheefficientuseofirrigation,appropriate mixofplantmaterials,recyclingwaterelements,andregularmaintenanceoflandscapedareas. (e) Reducetheurbanheatislandeffect,enhancethelocalmicroclimate,andincreasebiodiversity. Section9.02EnforcementofProvisions Nobuildingpermitorcertificateofoccupancymaybeissuedforanylotorusesubjecttotherequirements ofthisarticleunlessalltherequirementsofthisarticlehavebeenmet.failuretoimplementthe landscapeplan,ortomaintainthelotoruseinconformancewiththelandscapeplan,iscausefor revocationofthecertificateofoccupancyand/ortheapplicationoffinesandpenalties,asestablishedin ArticleIVAdministrationandEnforcement,ofthisOrdinance.Inaddition,alllandscapeissubjectto periodicinspection. Section9.03IntegrationwithStormwaterManagement Withtheunderstandingthatlandscapingiscriticaltoproperstormwatermanagement,itishighly recommendedthatboththisandthefollowingchapter,articlex:stormwatermanagement,bereadin their entirety before beginning any site planning so that storm water management practices are incorporatedintolandscapinginthemostefficientandcosteffectivemannerpossible. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX193 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

2 Section9.04LandscapeManagementPlans (a) Applicability: Theprovisionsofthelandscapesectionapplyto: (1) Allnewdevelopmentprojectswiththeexceptionofsinglefamilydwellings,twofamily dwellings,andmultifamilydwellingsoffive(5)unitsorless. (2) Existing developmentotherthansinglefamilydwellings,twofamilydwellings,and multifamilydwellingsoffive(5)unitsorlessthatrequirestheissuanceofabuilding permitforabuildingadditionorrenovationamountingtomorethantwenty five percent(25%)oftheexistingstreetfaçade. (3) IssuanceofaCertificateofOccupancy (4) Development,redevelopmentorrepavingofvehicularuseareas(parkinglots),or vehicularuseareaadditionsofone(1)ormoreparkingspaceswiththeexceptionof singlefamilydwellings,twofamilydwellings,andmultifamilydwellingsoffive(5)units orless. (b) LandscapePlanSubmissionandApproval: (1) Three(3)setsofeachplanmustbesubmittedtotheDirectoroftheDepartmentof InspectionsandCodeEnforcement.TheDirectorshallapproveeachplaninconsultation withalandscapearchitectand/orcivilengineerlicensedinthestateoflouisianaprior toissuanceofthebuildingpermit. (2) Inadditiontomeetingtherequirementsherein,eachplanmustincludeanycriteriathat mayberequiredbythedirectoroftheplanningandzoningdepartment.ifdisapproved, justificationmustbegiventotheapplicant. (3) Allreviewedplanswillbereturnedtothedesignermarked"approved"or"approvedas noted"or"denied. Rejectedplansmaybereturnedtothedepartmentforreevaluation oncenotedcorrectionsaremade. (4) Acopyofeachapprovedplanwillbearchivedtoensurethatitwasimplementedas permittedandmaintainedasrequired. (5) WhereCityCouncilapprovalisrequired,suchasaconditionaluse,theapplicable landscapeplanmustbeapprovedthedepartmentofplanningpriortoanycouncil CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX194 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

3 action.ifchangesoccurtotheplanafterapproval,thechangesmustnotcompromise theoriginalplan. (c) ContentofLandscapePlan: (1) Landscapeplansshallbepreparedbyalandscapearchitectorlandscapehorticulturist licensedinlouisiana.alandscapeplanshallcontainthefollowinginformation: a. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, propertylines,servitudes,easements,parkinglotsanddrives,roadways andrightsofway,sidewalks,signs,refusedisposalandrecyclingareas, bicycle paths and parking facilities, fences, utilities on and off site, recreationalfacilities,drainagefacilities,andotherfreestandingstructures, as determined necessary by the Director of the Planning and Zoning Department. b. The location, quantity, size, condition, and name, both botanical and common,ofallexistingplantmaterialsandtrees,andadescriptionofall treepreservationmeasures. c. Thelocation,quantity,size,name,andconditionofallplantmaterialand treesintherightofway,andindicatingplantmaterialandtreestobe retainedandremoved. d. Thelocation,quantity,size,andname,bothbotanicalandcommon,ofall proposedplantmaterialincluding,butnotlimitedto,shadeandevergreen trees,shrubs,groundcover,annuals,perennials,andturf. e. Irrigationorwateringsystemplans,ifapplicable f. Theexistingandproposedgradingofthesiteindicatingcontoursatone(1) footintervals g. Elevationsofallproposedfences,walls,steps,andfixedretainingwallson thesite h. Sighttrianglesatallvehiculardriveways i. Currentlanduseofadjacentproperties j. Asummarytabulationofalllandscaperequirements CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX195 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

4 k. Elevations,crosssections,andotherdetailsasdeemednecessarybythe DirectorofthePlanningandZoningDepartment l. AnyotherrequirementdeemednecessarybytheDirectorofInspections andcodeenforcementneededtodeterminecompliancewiththisarticle (2) Whenthefinallandscapeplanissubmitted,adateforcompletionofallplantingsand relatedworkmustbeincludedontheplan.landscapingmustbeinstalledandcompleted inaccordancewiththesubmittedplanpriortotheissuanceofacertificateofoccupancy. (3) Alllandscapeplansmustcontainthefollowinglandscapeandbuffermaintenance agreementnotation: a. Theownerisresponsibleforthemaintenanceofalllandscaping. b. Allplantmaterialsmustbemaintainedinahealthyandgrowingcondition asisappropriatefortheseasonoftheyear. c. Plantmaterials,whichdie,mustbereplacedwithsimilarhealthyplant materials. d. Alllandscapingmustbemaintainedinaneatandorderlymanneratall times. This includes mowing, edging, pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding, and other such activities common to the maintenance of landscaping. e. Landscapedareasmustbekeptfreeoftrash,litter,weedsandothersuch materialorplantsnotpartofthelandscaping. f. All sight triangles shall be maintained in accordance with AASHTO standardsasperthelatesteditionofapolicyongeometricdesignof HighwaysandStreets. (d) MinorChangestoApprovedLandscapePlans: Minorchangestothelandscapeplanthatdonotresultinareductioninthenetamountofplant materialasspecifiedontheapprovedlandscapeplanorareductioninthenetamountofwater detainedorstoredandfilteredonsitemaybeapprovedbythedirectoroftheplanningandzoning Department.Changestothesizeandamountofplantmaterialsofanapprovedlandscapeplanare notconsideredaminorchange.majorchangesshallbeapprovedbythebodyinitiallygranting approvalofthelandscapeplan. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX196 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

5 (e) AlternativeCompliance: (1) The landscape standards contained in this Article are intended to encourage development,whichiseconomicallyviableandenvironmentallysensitive.thestandards arenotintendedtobesospecificastoinhibitcreativedevelopment.projectconditions associated with individual sites may justify approval of alternative methods of compliance with the landscape standards. Conditions may arise where normal complianceisimpracticalorimpossible,orwheremaximumachievementofthecity's objectivescanonlybeobtainedthroughalternativecompliance. (2) Requestsforalternativecompliancewillbeacceptedforanypermitapplicationtowhich therequirementsofthisarticleapply,whenone(1)ormoreofthefollowingconditions aremet: a. Topography,soil,vegetation,drainage,orothersiteconditionsaresuch thatfullcomplianceisimpractical. b. Improved environmental quality would result from the alternative complianceprovisionsofthisarticle. c. Spatiallimitations,unusuallyshapedpiecesoflandorunusualservitude requirementsmayjustifyalternativecompliance. d. Publicsafetyconsiderationsmadealternativecompliancenecessary. (3) A request for alternative compliance must be submitted to the Director of the DepartmentofPlanningwhenthelandscapeplanissubmitted. a. TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofPlanning,inconsultationwiththe DirectoroftheInspectionsandCodeEnforcementdepartment,maynot reducetherequirementsofthisarticlebymorethanfifty(50)percent. b. Requestsforalternativecompliancemustbeaccompaniedbysufficient writtenexplanationandlandscapeplandrawingstoallowappropriate evaluationanddecisionbythedirectorofthedepartmentofplanningin consultationwiththedirectorofthedepartmentofinspectionsandcode Enforcement. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX197 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

6 Section9.05InstallationandMaintenanceofPlantMaterials (a) Installation: (1) All landscape materials shall be installed in accordance with the current planting proceduresestablishedbythe LouisianaNurseryman smanualfortheenvironmental Horticultural Industry, latest edition, as published by the Louisiana Nursery and LandscapeAssociation.Allplantmaterialsshallbefreeofdiseaseandinstalledsothat soilisofsufficientvolume,composition,andnutrientbalancetosustainhealthygrowth. (2) All planting materials shall be of good quality and meet American Association of Nurserymen(AANS)Standardsforminimumacceptableform,quality,andsizefor speciesselected. (3) Soilmustbefertile,friablesoiltypicaloflocality.Itmustbewelldrained,clean,andfree ofclay,stones,andweeds.constructionsand/soilwillnotbeapprovedasasuitable plantingmedium. (4) Aminimumtwoinchmulchdressingisrequiredforallplantings.Mulchshouldbekept awayfromdirectcontactwithtreetrunks.rockandgravelarenotacceptableformsof mulch.theuseofcypressmulchisprohibitedduetoenvironmentallydestructive harvestingpractices. (b) ProtectionofExistingVegetation: AllconstructionprojectsdueshallabidebySection9.09,TreeandShrubPlantingsonPublic Propertyandwillpreserveexisting,noninvasiveplantmaterialwhereverfeasible. (c) Maintenance: Thetechnicalrequirementsforthemaintenanceofplantmaterialsandlandscapeareasareas follows: (1) Thedeveloper,hissuccessor,agentand/orpropertyowner,isresponsibleforthe maintenance,repairandreplacementofalllandscapematerialsthatarerequiredbythis comprehensive landscape ordinance. Maintenance includes but is not limited to weeding,irrigating,fertilizing,pruning,andreplacementofdeadordyingplants. (2) Landscapemaintenancespecificationsrequirethatalllandscapingmustbemaintained in a sound manner and in accordance with accepted maintenance procedures as establishedbythelouisiananurseryandlandscapeassociation. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX198 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

7 (3) Allplantmaterialsandplantedareasmustbetendedandmaintainedinahealthy growingconditionandkeptfreeofrefuseanddebris.plantmaterialsthatexhibit evidenceofinsectpests,disease,and/ordamagemustbeappropriatelytreated,and deadplantsmustbereplaced. (4) Caremustbetakentoprotectalltreesandlandscapematerialswhileperformingroutine maintenanceoperations(i.e.grasscutting,trenching,etc.). (5) Theremovalofanytreesorlandscapematerialsforthepurposeoffloodordrainage requirementsmustbereplacedbyasimilartreeorplantmaterialasrequiredbythe provisionsofthiscomprehensivelandscapeordinance. (6) AllplantingsaresubjecttoperiodicinspectionsbytheCityofKenner. (7) Thepropertyowneroflandabuttingaconstructedpublicrightofwayisresponsiblefor landscapingandmaintenanceofanyrightofwayareabetweenthefrontpropertyline andthestreetcurb. (8) Treeswhichoverhangsidewalksatcurbsmustbetrimmedtoaminimumheightofsix (6)feetsix(6)inchesabovegrade. (9) Treeswhichoverhangstreetsmustbetrimmedtomaintainclearanceataminimum height of fifteen (15) feet above grade or conform to the latest edition AASHTO (AmericanAssociationofStateHighwayandTrafficOfficials)APolicyonGeometric DesignofHighwaysandStreets,whicheverisgreater. (10)Treetoppingisprohibited (11)DiseasedorHazardousPlants: a. TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofInspectionsandCodeEnforcementhas theauthoritytorequirethatpropertyownerstreatorallowthecitytotreat treesorshrubssufferingfromtransmittablediseasesorinfestationof pests. b. Ifthediseaseorpestswarrantdrasticactiontocurbthespreadtohealthy treesorshrubs,orifthetreerepresentsapublichazard,ontheadviceof thedirectorofthedepartmentofinspectionsandcodeenforcement,the propertyownermayberequiredtocutanddestroythetreesorshrubsor allowthecityoritsagenttodoso,chargingtheactualcostinvolvedtothe propertyowner. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX199 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

8 c. Ifthepropertyownerrefusestopayanysuchcharges,thechargeswillbe treatedasgrassorweedcharges,followingtheproceduressetforthin KennerCodeofOrdinances9½7(f),9½7(g)and9½7(h),includingliening theowner spropertyandincludingthechargesontheadvelorumtaxbill. (12)SightTriangles:AsperSection7.06(d)(5).,andinaddition,mustconformtoAASHTO (AmericanAssociationofStateHighwayandTrafficOfficials)standardsasperthelatest editionofapolicyongeometricdesignofhighwaysandstreets. (13)Watering: d. OperationofAutomaticIrrigationSystems.Wheneverpossible,automatic irrigationsystemsshouldbeoperatedbetweenthehoursoffour(4)andsix (6)A.M. e. MaintenanceofIrrigationSystems.Irrigationsystemsmustbeconstantly maintainedtoeliminatewasteofwaterduetoseasonalchange,lossof heads,brokenpipes,ormisadjustednozzles. f. ManualWatering.Whennoirrigationsystemisprovided,theownerofthe propertyisresponsiblefortheprovisionofadequatewatertorequired plantmaterials. Section9.06GeneralLandscapeDesignStandards Landscapeplans,asdescribedabove,shallbepreparedbyalandscapearchitectorlandscapecontractor licensedinlouisiana,andevaluatedandapprovedbasedonthefollowingdesigncriteria: (a) ScaleandNatureofLandscapeMaterial: Thescaleandnatureoflandscapematerialsshallbeappropriatetothesizeofthesiteandrelated structures. (b) SelectionofPlantMaterial: Plantmaterialshallbeselectedforitsform,texture,color,patternofgrowth,andsuitabilityto localconditions.theuseofinvasiveplantspeciesisstrictlyforbidden.alllandscapeplansshall incorporateatleastthirtypercent(30%)ofnativetreesandshrubsintorequiredplantmaterials toprovidehabitatforwildlifeandreduceirrigationrequirements. (c) Trees: CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX200 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

9 (1) Allsingletrunktreesmusthaveaminimumcaliperoftwo(2)inchesimmediatelyafter planting. (2) Multitrunktreesmusthavemainstemswithaminimumone(1)inchcaliperpertrunk immediatelyafterplanting.allmultitrunktreesmusthaveaminimumofthree(3) trunks.themultitrunktreemustmeasureaminimumoften(10)totwelve(12)feettall immediatelyafterplanting.alltreeheightsmustbemeasuredfromthetopoftheroot balltothetipofthebranch. (3) PalmtreescounttowardClass"B"treerequirementsonly.Onlycoldhardyspecies acclimatedtogrowinginthisclimatearepermitted.allpalmtreesmusthaveaminimum heightoffourteen(14)feettrunkheight,measuredfromthegroundline,whichshould beatornearthetopoftherootzone,tothebaseoftheheartleaf. (4) Treespeciesmustbeselectedorlocatedinsuchamannerthatwillnotinterferewith overheadutilitylines. (5) Treesmustbeplantedinabedwithaminimumplantingareaofsixty(60)squarefeet. (6) Recommended species list. The Department of Planning will provide species recommendationsuponrequest. (7) Aminimumoftwentyfivepercent(25%)ofthetotalnumberofrequiredtreesmustbe ClassA. (8) ClassAtreesareanyselfsupportingwoodyplantofaspeciesthatnormallygrowstoan overallheightoffiftyfeet(50 )ormore. (9) ClassBtreesareanyselfsupportingwoodyplantofaspeciesthatnormallygrowstoan overallheightofgreaterthantwelvefeet(12 ). (10)Palmtreescanonlybeusedforuptothirtythreepercent(33%)ofthetotaltree requirements. (d) Shrubs: (1) Shrubsmustbeaminimum3gallonwellrootedcontainerstock. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX201 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

10 (2) Unlessotherwisenoted,allshrubsmustbeplantedaminimumofthreefeet(3 )on center. (3) Shrubsusedforscreeningorbufferingpurposesmustobtainaminimummatureheight ofthirtysixinches(36 ). (e) PerennialsandGroundcover: Groundcovers(otherthanturfgrass)mustbeminimumfourinchcontainerstock,spaceda maximumofeight(8)inchesoncenter.twoandonehalf(2½)inchcontainerstockmaybe substitutedandspacedamaximumofsix(6)inchesoncenter.vinesandgroundcoverplants shouldshowanumberofvigorousrunnersorawelldevelopedcrown. (f) Mulch: Aminimumtwoinchmulchdressingrequiredforallplantings.Mulchshouldbekeptawayfrom directcontactwithtreetrunks.rockandgravelarenotacceptableformsofmulch.theuseof cypressmulchisprohibitedduetoenvironmentallydestructiveharvestingpractices. (g) DetachedSignage: Alldetachedsignagemustincludeathreefootdeep,twelveinchtallminimumplantingbedonall sidesofthesign.thisplantingrequirementdoesnotapplytowardotherplantingrequirements. (h) Irrigation: Theuseofdripirrigationsystemsisencouraged.Irrigationdesignandinstallationmustmeetthe requirementsofthelouisianahorticulturalcommission. (1) Anirrigationsystemisrequiredforallcommercial,institutional,public,andsemipublic landuses. (2) TheDirectorofPlanningmayrequireafullyautomatedirrigationsystemwitharain sensor. (i) WasteWaterPrevention: Waterwasteresultingfrominefficientlandscape irrigationis prohibited. Waterwastefrom irrigationisdefinedasrunoffthatleavesthetargetlandscapeduetolowheaddrainage,overspray, orsimilarconditionswherewaterflowsontoadjacentproperties,nonirrigatedareas,walks,or CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX202 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

11 (j) roadways.oversprayandrunoffarenotconsideredwaterwastefromirrigationifeitheroneofthe followingconditionsismet: (1) Thelandscapeareaisadjacenttosemiperviousorpervioussurfaces. (2) Theadjacentnonpermeablesurfacesaredesignedandconstructedtodrainentirelyto landscape. StormwaterBestManagementPractices: TheCityencouragestheuseofstormwaterbestmanagementpractices(BMP),suchasretention basins,detentionreservoirs,bioswales,plantedbuffers,raingardens,infiltrationtrenches,grass filters,porouspaving,undergroundstormwatercollectionchambersandotheronsitestorm watermanagementpracticestoimprovewaterquality,reducestormwaterrunoffandflood hazards. Inordertocomplywithfederal,state,andlocalregulationsforurbanstormwatermanagement,a stormwatermanagementplanshallbesubmittedaspartofanynewdevelopment,including redevelopment,ofasiteofseventhousand(7,000)squarefeetormoreofimpervioussurface,or anynewdevelopment,includingredevelopment,ofasiteofone(1)acreormoreinsize. Singlefamily,twofamily,andmultifamilydwellingsoffive(5)unitsorlessdonotrequiredastorm watermanagementplan,butshallcomplywithallotherapplicablefederal,state,andlocalstorm waterordinances. Section9.07TechnicalLandscapeDesignStandards Thissectionprovidesthetechnicalrequirementsfortheinstallationofplantmaterialsandlandscaped areas. (a) SiteSquareFootageRequirement: (1) Forallresidential,commercialandspecialdistrictsexcludingR1,R1A,RR1andR2: a. Theremustbeone(1)treeforeachfivethousand(5,000)squarefeet,or fractionthereof,ofdevelopedsitearea.onsiteswithbuildingsexceeding fiftythousand(50,000)squarefeet,fifty(50)percentoftherequiredtrees shallbeclassa. b. Theremustbeone(1)shrubforeachonethousand(1,000)squarefeet. (2) IndustrialandAirportrelateddistricts: CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX203 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

12 (b) Greenbelts: a. Theremustbeone(1)treeforeachtwelvethousandfivehundred(12,500) squarefeet,orfractionthereof,ofdevelopedsitearea. b. Theremustbeone(1)shrubforeachthreethousand(3,000)squarefeet. Agreenbeltistherequiredlandscapingspaceadjacenttothepropertylineofanypublicrightof wayofwhichthedevelopedsitefronts.suchareasmustbelandscapedbasedonthefollowing criteria. Thefirstfive(5)feetextendingfromthepropertylinealongdevelopedpublicrightsofwaymust belandscapedinaccordancewithprovisionssetforthbelow. (1) Thegreenbeltmustcontain: a. Aminimumofone(1)treeforeveryforty(40)linearfeetofstreetfrontage, orfractionthereof,measuredatthepropertyline.therequiredtreesmay belocatedanywherewithintheabovearea.cornerlotswithfrontageon morethanone(1)streetmustcalculatethestreetplantingrequirements alongtheentirestreetfrontage. b. A minimum of one (1) shrub per ten (10) linear feet of rightofway frontage.shrubandnonturfgroundcoverplantingsmustcoverforty(40) percentofthegreenbelt.therequiredshrubsandgroundcovercanbe arrangedinanymanner. c. Aminimumofseventyfive(75)percentofthegreenbeltmusthavea groundcoverorgrassandotherplantmaterials.theremainingtwentyfive (25) percent may be covered with rock, stone, bark, etc., and other impermeablefeaturesincludingsidewalksandpointsofingressandegress. (2) Thegreenbeltrequirementisinadditiontothesitesquarefootagerequirement. (3) Thegreenbeltmaycontainearthberms,masonrywalls,pedestrianwalkways,site furniture,signage,sitelighting,irrigationsystems,fountains,playequipment,drainage facilitiesincludingmicrodetention/retentionbasins,detention/retentionpondsandany otherappropriatelandscapefeaturesasapprovedbythedirectorofthedepartmentof InspectionsandCodeEnforcementinconsultationwiththeDirectorofthePlanningand ZoningDepartment. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX204 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

13 (4) Retainingexistingvegetation,eitheraslonegrowingspecimensorgrovesoftrees,within thegreenbeltishighlyencouraged.asanincentivetopreserveexistingnoninvasive healthytreesandspecimenshrubsfoundgrowingwithinthesitearea,creditfortrees, shrubsandgroundcoverswillbegivenasoutlinedinsection(d)landscapestandards, (6)Treepreservationtowardsstandardssetforthinsection(d)Landscapestandards,(3) Landscaperequirements.Underbrushandnonnativeweedsmayberemoved. (c) ResidentialBufferZone: (1) Forthesideandrearpropertylinesabuttingaresidentialzoneorstructure,one(1)tree isrequiredforeveryten(10)feet(orportionthereof)ofcommonpropertyline.each treemustbespacedevenlyalongthecommonpropertylineandmustbeplantedina stripofnotlessthanfive(5)feetwide.eachplantingareamustbelandscapedwith groundcoverorotherlandscapematerialexcludingpavinginadditiontotherequired tree. (2) Prescribedfencesorwallsmustbeconstructedinacontinuous,unbrokenbarrierforthe purposeofbufferingoffstreetparkingorothervehicularuseareasexposedtothe abuttingproperty.thebarriermustbebetweenthecommonlotlineoftheabutting propertyandtheoffstreetparkingand/orothervehicularusearea. a. Wallsmustbeconstructedinadurablefashionwithafinishedopaque surfaceofbrick,stone,orotherdecorativemasonrymaterialapprovedby thedirectoroftheplanningandzoningdepartment. b. Fencesmustbeconstructedinanopaquedurablefashionwithweather resistantwoodorvinylandbeofaconsistentpattern.allmaterialsusedin theconstructionofafencemustbedesignedandintendedforsuchuse. c. TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofInspectionsandCodeEnforcementmay approveabufferfence/wallconstructedofothermaterials,includingearth berms,providedthematerialsandfinishusedwillprovidegenerallythe same degree of opacity, durability, and aesthetic compatibility with adjoiningresidentialareasasweatherresistantwood.afinishedsideofall wallsorfencesmustfacethecommonpropertylineboundary. i. Allbermsmustbeplantedwithbothshrubsandgroundcoverstoleave nobareearth. ii. Allshrubsmustbeofa sizeandspecies thatcanbeexpected to materiallyscreenthedevelopmentsitewithintwo(2)yearsofplanting. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX205 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

14 iii. Theslopeofabermmustbenogreaterthan3:1;Bermsmustbea minimumofthree(3)feetinheightorgreater. iv. Bermsmaybecurvilinearindesign.Combinedfenceandbermheightat anypointmustmeetminimumheightrequirements. d. Chainlinkand/orweldedwirefencesarenotacceptablebufferfence materials. (d) LandscapingofVehicularUseAreasandParkingLots: (1) Aminimumofeight(8)percentofthevehicularuseareaoftheinteriorofthelotmust belandscapedwithtrees,shrubs,andgroundcoverotherthanturfgrassforthepurpose ofguidingandseparatingvehicularandpedestriantraffic. (2) Suchlandscapingmustbedistributedwithinthevehicularuseareainsuchamannerthat noparkingspaceisfurtherthanfifty(50)feetfromaclassaorbtree. (3) Perimeteroflot: a. The perimeter(s) of the lot adjacent to public rightsofway must be landscapedasrequiredinsection9.07(b),greenbeltrequirementinside the property line. Trees must be located between the property line abuttingtherightofwayandtheoffstreetparkingorothervehicularuse area. b. Adjacenttononresidentialuse: i. Athreefootwideminimumlandscapestripforeffectivebufferingofthe vehicularuseareamustbeprovidedfromstreetsandotherviews, includingadjacentvehicularuseareas. ii. One(1)treemustbeprovidedforeachforty(40)feetofthecommon propertylinealongtherearandsidepropertylines.suchtreesmustbe betweenthecommonlotlineoftheabuttingpropertyandtheoffstreet parkingorothervehicularusearea. iii. Ahedge,wall,earthberm,orotherdurablelandscapebarrierwitha minimumofthirtysix(36)inchesinheightalongpublicrightsofway CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX206 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

15 and alongside and rear property lines, must be placed along the perimeterofsaidlandscapestrip. iv. Ifsaidbarrierconsistsofnonlivingmaterial,one(1)vineorshrubmust beplantedeveryten(10)feetandabuttingthebarrier. v. Theremainderoftherequiredstripmustbeplantedwithgrass,ground coverorotherlandscapematerialexclusiveofpaving. vi. Propertieszonedindustrial(SI,LI,HI,AHI)arepermittedtoplantthe threefootwidelandscapestripwithgrassorgroundcoverinlieuofthe thirtysix(36)inchinheightlandscapebarrieralongthesideandrear propertylines. (4) Interior of lot: Interior lot landscaping must be provided by landscaped islands, peninsulas,ormedianswithinthevehicularusearea. a. Forvehicularuseareasoftwelve(12)toonehundred(100)parkingspaces, one(1)interiorclassatreeortwo(2)interiorclassbtreesforeverytwelve (12)parkingspacesorfractionthereof. b. Forvehicleuseareasofoveronehundred(100)parkingspaces,one(1) interiorclassatreeortwo(2)interiorclassbtreesforeveryten(10) parkingspacesorfractionthereof. c. Inlargeparkinglotswithoveronehundred(100)parkingspaces,alldouble sidedparkingrowsmusthaveaterminalplantingisland. d. Anyparkingisland,peninsula,orplantingspaceinternaltoavehicularuse areamusthaveaminimumwidthoffive(5)feetandaminimumareaof sixty(60)squarefeetofnonpavedareaifitistocontainatreeortrees. Changerequiredwidthbasedonlocationofparkingislandandsizeof parkinglot. e. Provideacontinuouslandscapestripbetweeneveryfour(4) rowsof parking.thisshouldbeaminimumoffive(5)feetinwidthtoaccommodate alowhedgeandshadetrees. f. Interiorislands,peninsulas,orgreenspaceprovidedaroundatree(or trees),forwhichpreservationcreditsaretobegiven,mustprovideanon pavedareanonearerthanthree(3)feetfromthetree(s)driplinetoinsure CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX207 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

16 thesurvivalofthepreservedtree(s),subjecttotheapprovalofthedirector ofthedepartmentofinspectionsandcodeenforcement. g. Inlargeparkinglots,separatepedestrianwalkwaysmustbeprovidedto allowsafemovementwithinthelots.thesewalkwaysshouldgenerallybe orientedperpendiculartoandbetweenparkingbays.adjacenttothe walks,treesshouldbeplanted.seesection7.06(m). h. Allsuchlandscapedareasmustbeprotectedfromvehicularaccesstothese areaswithsixbysixinchraisedverticalfacecurbs. i. Residualareasnotusedforvehicularuseoraccessmustbelandscaped. i. Undergroundelectricconduit,undergrounddrainlines,communications cables,irrigationlinesandthelikemustbeinstalledwithinunderground utilitychaseslocatedwithinthefirstonethird(1/3)ofthewidthofthe availableplantingspacealongthecurborwalkwayedgewithinmedians, neutralgrounds,peninsulas,dividerislandsandinteriorislandssoasnotto interferewithtreeinstallation.offsetsintothecenterofsuchspaceswill be allowed if design dictates placement of light standards and other fixtureswithinthecenterofthespace. (e) LoadingAreasandServiceBays: (f) Allservicebays,loadingandunloadingareas,trashreceptaclesanddumpsterareasmustbe screenedbyanopaquefencewithaminimumheightofseven(7)feetandconsistingofwood, brick,vinylormasonry.athirtysix(36)inchminimumtallhedgeorvinesalongallcommon propertylinesisalsorequired.thefenceandplantingrequirementsmaynotbeappliedtoward otherlandscaperequirements.exceptionsmaybemadebythedirectoroftheplanningandzoning Department in consultation with the Director of the Department of Inspections and Code Enforcementforsiteswherespatialconditionsdonotallowforsuchscreening. UtilityServiceArea: Utilityserviceareasmustbescreenedwithplantingsthatwillreachamatureheightequaltothat oftheutilityserviceareainthree(3)years.thisplantingrequirementdoesnotcounttowardother plantingrequirements.exceptionsmaybemadeinlimitedsituationswhereplantingscannot obtainsuchheights.example:cellphonetowers. (g) Display/OutdoorSalesArea: CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX208 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

17 (1) Definedasallareasusedforthedisplayand/orsalesofanyandalltypesofvehiclesor equipment,whethersuchvehiclesorequipmentareselfpropelledornot. (2) Alldisplay/outdoorsalesareasmustconformtothesamescreeningandtreeplanting standardsassetforthforvehicleuseareas. (3) Nosingularpointwithinadisplay/outdoorsalesareamaybemorethanfiftyfeet(50 ) fromthenearesttree. Section9.08TreePreservation (a) TreeRemovalPermit: The tree removal process has been established to allow for a review of site development alternativesthatwouldencouragethepreservationofexisting,significanttrees.atreeremoval permitisrequiredpriortoclearinganytractoflandwhenone(1)ofthefollowingconditionsis present: (1) Treeclearingisproposedforlandzonedforcommercial,office,industrialorinstitutional development(s)andthesitecontainstree(s)withtwelveinchdbhorgreater;or (2) Treeclearingisforproposedresidentialdevelopment(s)greaterthanone(1)acre. (b) TreePreservation: A tree preservation plan is required in order to receive credit towards the landscaping requirements.thefollowingtreepreservationrequirementsmustbefollowedforaproposed commercial,office,industrial,institutional,orresidentialdevelopmentinordertoreceivecredit. (1) Theownerisencouragedtopreserveasmanyexistingtreesandshrubsaspossiblein thedesignandimplementationofthelandscapeplan. (2) Treecreditrateforeachtreepreservedisdeterminedbythisschedule: CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX209 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

18 TableIX1:TreePreservationCreditSchedule ExistingDriplineOR Existing Trunk Diameter(DBH)ofPreservedTree(s)** 50feetorgreaterinspread 26inchesorgreaterindiameter feetinspread 20inchesindiameter feetinspread 9 19inchesindiameter feetinspread 3 8inchesindiameter 2 NumberofTreeCredits *Driplinediametermeasurementisroundedofftothenearestfoot. **Diameteroftrunk(DBH)ofpreservedtreeisroundedofftothenearestinch. a. Allothertreespreservedwillreceiveone(1)creditwiththeexceptionof ChineseTallow(Sapiumsebiferum),BlackWillow(Salixnigra),Cottonwood (Populusdeltoids),CamphorTree(Cinnamomumcamphora)andother treeswithlifespansoftwenty(20)yearsorlessorinvasivespecies. b. Eachtreecreditisequaltoone(1)ClassAtreeortwo(2)ClassBtrees. c. Followingtheissuanceofabuildingpermit,treesnotdesignatedfortree preservationonanapprovedlandscapeplanmayberemoved. d. Itistheresponsibilityoftheownertousereasonablecaretomaintain preservedtrees.ifapreservedtreedieswithineight(8)years,itisthe responsibilityoftheownertoreplacethattreewiththenumberoftrees creditedonaclassaorbmatchingbasiswithinsix(6)months.theowner isresponsibleformaintainingallplantmaterialsrequiredbythisarticlein goodcondition. e. Thetreepreservationplanmustincludethelocation,size,andconditionof each tree to be preserved, along with an indication of proposed developmentfeatures,whichmayimpactsuchtrees,anyotherpertinent informationasrequiredbythedirectorofthedepartmentofinspections andcodeenforcementtoevaluateexistingandproposedconditions. f. The tree preservation plan must include a detailed description of all methodstobeusedtoensurethesurvivalofalltreesscheduledfor preservationcredit,includinginformationrequiredbythedirectorofthe DepartmentofInspectionsandCodeEnforcementtointerprettheintent andmethodologyproposed. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX210 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

19 g. Alltreepreservationmethodologymustconformtothestandardsofthe Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the Louisiana HorticultureCommissionandtheInternationalSocietyofArboriculture,or theirsuccessoragenciesororganizations. (c) TreeProtectionDuringConstruction: (1) Theareabeneaththecanopyofatreeshallbedesignatedasatreeprotectionzoneand keptsafefromharmfulimpactduringsitedevelopmentandconstruction. (2) Intheerectionofanybuildingorstructure,thebuilder,contractororownerthereof mustplacetreeguardsorbarriersaroundallthenearbytreesbelongingtothecityto preventinjurytothem,andmaynotplacebuildingmaterialsortrashuponpublic propertywithoutthepermissionofthedirectorsofthedepartmentofinspectionsand CodeEnforcementandDepartmentofPublicWorks. (3) Contractorsandothersdoingworkonneutralgrounds,eitherforexcavationorother projectsforwhichpermissionhasbeengrantedbythedirectorofthedepartmentof InspectionsandCodeEnforcement,mustgiveabondtotheDirectoroftheDepartment ofinspectionsandcodeenforcementinanamountsufficienttoguaranteethepayment ofallcostsforrepairinganysettlementorotherdamageordeteriorationthattakesplace intheneutralgroundsasaresultoftheprojectundertakenbythem.thedirectorof InspectionsandCodeEnforcementshalldeterminethisamountinaccordancewiththe GuideforPlantAppraisal,publishedbytheCouncilofTreeandLandscapeAppraisers, currentedition. (4) Treesdesignatedonthetreeprotectionplanasprotectedtreesmustbecompletely enclosedbyafenceatleastoffive(5)feethigh,andapprovedbythedirectorofthe DepartmentofInspectionsandCodeEnforcement.Thelimitsofthetreefencemust extendtothedripline.treefencelocationmustbeasdescribedonthetreeprotection plan. (5) Intheeventthatapointofingress/egressisrequiredthroughagroveoftreestobe preservedandallalternativerouteshavebeeninvestigated,thedirectoroftheplanning andzoningdepartmentmayallowatemporarypathwaythroughthegrove.sucharoute willbeasnarrowaspractical,temporarilycoveredwithtwelveinchminutesgravelto protecttreerootsfromheavymachinery,andenclosedbyprotectivefencingonboth sides.alicensedarboristmustbehiredinordertoproperlyprunetreebranches damagedbyconstructionequipment. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX211 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

20 (6) Treeprotectionfencingmustbeinplacepriortoanyclearingorsitework.Tree protectionfencingmustremaininplaceuntilallconstructionhasbeencompletedor finalacceptancehasbeenissued,whicheverislast. (7) Treeprotectionfencingmustcarrydurablesignsdesignatingtheareaas"Treeprotection zone.noentryunlessauthorizedbythedirectorofthedepartmentofinspectionsand Code Enforcement". Such signs must be spaced around the perimeter of all tree protectionzoneswithamaximumspacingoftwentyfive(25)feet.signsmustbea minimumeight(8)inchesbyten(10)inchesinsizeandmustbefirmlyaffixedtothetree protectionfence. (8) Anyviolationofatreeprotectionzonewillsubjecttheownertothelossoftree preservationcreditsandwillrequirethesuspensionofallworkuntilarevisedlandscape planisapprovedfortheproject. (9) Treeprotectionzonesmustexplicitlyfollowthetermsandconditionsoftheapproved treepreservationplanforthatprojectorsite.anyvariationmustreceivetheprior approvalofthedirectorofthedepartmentofinspectionsandcodeenforcement. (10)TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofInspectionsandCodeEnforcementmayorder additionaltreeprotectionmeasuresifsiteconditionswarrantthem. Section9.09TreeandShrubPlantingsonPublicProperty (a) GeneralProvisions: (1) Nopersonispermittedtocut,disturb,orinterfereinanywaywiththerootsofanypublic tree. (2) Placementofdecorations,wire,rope,signs,posters,barricades,andotherfixtureson treesisprohibited. (3) Injurytotrees,includingthemisuseorremovalofanydeviceplacedtoprotectanytree, isprohibited. (4) Pilingofbuildingmaterials,debrisoranyothermaterialaboutanytreeorother vegetationisprohibited. (5) Pavingorplacingofgravelorothersuchmaterialunderatreecanopyisprohibited unlessapprovedbythedirectoroftheplanningandzoningdepartment. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX212 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

21 (6) Dumping,pouring,orspillingofoil,concretemix,saltorsaltwaterorothersubstances uponanytree,includingtherootsystem,isprohibited. (7) TheDepartmentofPlanningshalldesignatethetypeofvegetationforallpublicproperty. (8) TheDirectorofPublicWorksmayorderthatatreeorvegetationthatwasplantedon publicpropertyberemovedfromthepublicpropertyattheexpenseofthepersonor entity,whichplantedsuchtreeorshrub. (9) Anypersonwhoinjures,damagesordestroysanytree,orothervegetationorproperty onpublicpropertyunderthecareofthecityofkenner,shallpromptlynotifythe DepartmentofPublicWorksofsuchfactandthatpersonshall,withinsuchreasonable timeasspecifiedbythedepartmentofpublicworks,repairorreplacesuchdamaged tree,othervegetationorpropertytothesatisfactionofthedirectorofinspectionsand CodeEnforcement. (b) PermitforTreeandShrubPlanting,Pruning,RemovalandOtherMaintenance: (1) Noperson,includingpublicutilitycompanies,ispermittedtoremoveanytreeorshrub growingwithinadedicatedstreetareaofapublicrightofwayorotherpublicproperty withoutapermitfromthedirectorofthedepartmentofpublicworks.unlessapermit isobtainedfromthedirectorofthedepartmentofpublicworks,itisunlawfultocut, trim,remove,spray,treatorplantanytree,shrub,hedge,orotherplantuponapublic rightofwayorotherpublicpropertywithinthecity.violationofthissectionofthe comprehensivelandscapeordinancewillsubjecttheownertopenaltiesasoutlinedin Section9.09(e)Enforcement,Appeals,andPenalties. a. Incaseswhereaprivatepersonorcompanyhasmaintainedpublicproperty priortotheeffectivedateofthisordinance,theprivatepersonorcompany shallbeexemptfromthepermitrequirementforthemaintenanceofthe property, including grass cutting, trimming, spraying, treatment and replacementofdeadplants.thisexemptiondoesnotapplytotheremoval oftreesortonewtreeorshrubplanting. b. Exemption:Ifapublicutilitycompanyhasafranchiseagreementwiththe CityofKenner,itshallbeexemptfromthepermitrequirementsofthis ordinance. (2) Anapplicationforapermittoplant,remove,pruneortrimanytreeorothervegetation inoronpublicpropertyshallsetforththelocationinwhichthevegetationistobe CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX213 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

22 planted,removedfromortrimmedandbesubmittedtothedepartmentofpublic Works. (3) Theapplicationmustincludeanotarizedaffidavitinwhichtheapplicantagreesto compensatethecityforanydamagestopublicpropertyandtowaiveallclaimsagainst thecityforpersonalandpropertydamagesustainedbytheapplicantthatmaybe relatedinanywaytosaidpermitandalsoagreetoindemnifythecityagainstanyclaims ofthirdpartiesforpersonalinjuryandpropertydamagethatmayberelatedinanyway tosaidpermit. (4) Theapplicationpermitfeeshallbetwentyfivedollars($25.00)perpermitforall activitiesinvolvingtreesandshrubswithtrunkslessthanfour(4)inchesindiameter.a separatepermitshallberequiredforeachtreeorshrubwithatrunkfour(4)inchesor greaterindiameter. (5) Apermitmaybeconditionedonthefurnishingofabondorotheradequatefinancial assuranceforthepaymentofdamagesincurredasaresultofapermitviolation. (6) ApprovalofatreeorshrubremovalpermitbytheDirectoroftheDepartmentofPublic Worksmaybeconditionedonreplacementwithanewtreeorshrubofanapproved varietyifitisfoundthatsuchreplacementisnecessarytomaintainanornamentaltree systemonthestreet,block,parkorotherpublicproperty. (7) ApprovalbytheDirectoroftheDepartmentofPublicWorkswillbegivenfortree removalwhenitisfoundthattheparticulartreeshouldberemovedorisunsafebecause ofgrowthwhichcannotbecorrectedbypropertrimming,becauseofdamagecausedby theelementsorbecauseofage,diseaseorotherdebilitatingcause,becauseofinsecure root system which might cause the tree to fall, because of existing or potential interferencewithstreetuse,becauseofrootinterferencewithsubsurfaceseweror utilityfacilitieswhichreasonablerootpruningmaynotcorrect,orbecauseofanyother conditionswhichhefindswherebysuchremovalwillbeinthepublicinterest. (8) AllrequestsforpermitsrequiredbythisArticleanddeniedbytheDepartmentofPublic Workswillbeaccompaniedbyalistofreasonsfordenial. (9) IftheDepartmentofPublicWorksrefusestograntapermit,thepermitapplicantmay askfortherequesttobereconsideredbythedirectorofthedepartmentofpublicworks withinthirty(30)daysfromthedateonwhichthewrittenrefusalwasissued. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX214 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

23 (c) PublicUtilities: (1) PublicutilitycompaniesshallsubmitanannualtrimplanbyJanuary31ofeachyearto thekennerplanningdepartment. (2) TheLouisianaHorticultureLawfoundinLa.Rev.Stat.3:3801etseq.,asamended,and the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Horticulture Commission govern the requirementsforlicensureofutilityarborists. (3) La. Rev. Stat. 3:3808, and the Horticultural Commission Regulation, Louisiana AdministrativeCode7:XXIX.117(I),authorizelicensedUtilityArboriststorecommendor executetheremovaloftreesorportionsoftreesalongutilityrightsofway.utility Arboristsmaynotuseclimbingironsinanytrees,whicharenottoberemovedexceptin remotelocationswhereotherpracticalmeansoftreetrimmingarenotavailableoras providedinlouisianaadministrativecode7:xxix.117.e.3.utilityarboristsarerequired tocarryinsuranceasprovidedinlouisianaadministrativecode7:xxix.117.e.2.a.utility Arboristsmustprominentlydisplaythelicenseduringallwork.Allrecommendationsand pruningpracticesmustmeetthestandardsoutlinedinthetreecareoperations Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices, latest edition documentnumbera300,publishedbytheamericannationalstandardsinstitute(ansi). (4) Failuretocomplywiththestandardssetforthinthissectionwillresultinpenaltiesas outlinedinla.rev.stat.3:3810andr.s.3:3811. a. Inthecaseofanemergency,publicutilitycompaniesmayperforma minimumsuchpruningordiggingmeasuresthatarenecessarytorestore ortoavoidthelossofserviceortoabateimminentendangermentto humanlifewithoutapermitunderthefollowingconditions: b. Allpruningordiggingwithintherootsystemofatreeorshrubshallbedone inaccordancewiththerules,ofgoodarboriculturalpracticeassetforthin thepublicationtreecareoperations Tree,ShrubandOtherWoodyPlant MaintenanceStandardPractices,latesteditiondocumentnumberA300, publishedbytheamericannationalstandardsinstitute(ansi). c. Anyemergencyworkmustbesubsequentlybroughtuptoappropriate standards to the greatest extent possible, as determined by the DepartmentofInspectionsandCodeEnforcement.Suchremedialwork mustbecommencedassoonaspossible. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX215 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

24 d. Notwithstandingtheabove,saidpermissionneednotbeobtainedbya publicutilityinconnectionwithprovidingaservicelineordropinthe provisionofutilityserviceprovidedattherequestofanyofitscustomers. (d) ParkwayTreesandShrubs: Allpersonswhoarepropertyownersortheiragentsmaytrimtreesandothervegetationlocated onpublicpropertyimmediatelyinfrontorsideoftheirpropertybetweentheowner sprivate propertylineandthestreetrightofwaywithoutapermitfromthedirectorofpublicworks.by trimmingtreesandothervegetationonsaidpublicproperty,suchpersonswhoareproperty ownersandtheiragentsshalltherebyassumefullliabilityforalldamagestopublicproperty,that resultfromtheactionofsaidpropertyownersortheiragentsthatisrelatedinanywaytothe trimmingoftreesandothervegetationonthepublicpropertyandtofullyindemnifythecity includingrelatedcourtcostsandattorneyfeesforanysuchdamagesorclaims.personswhoare propertyownersortheiragentsshallberequiredtogetapermitfromthedirectorofpublicworks toplantorremovetreesorvegetationonpublicpropertyotherthangrass,flowersorshrubswhose maximumsizeshallbelessthanthirtyinches(30 )inheight.nopermitfeeshallapplytoanypermit issuedtotheownersofresidentialpropertywhoresideatsuchpropertyasoutlinedintheabove Exception;however,approval(s)andindemnificationasoutlinedaboveshallapplytosuchpermits. (e) Enforcement,AppealsandPenalties: (1) Ifapersonorentitywhocausesdamagetotrees,shrubsorgroundcoveronpublicproperty failsorrefusestorepairorreplacethedamagedordestroyedtreesorotherpropertywithin areasonableperiodtimeasdeterminedbythedirectorofinspectionsandcodeenforcement, thedirectorofinspectionsandcodeenforcementshalldoorcausetobedonethenecessary repairingorreplacement,andthecostsofthisworkshallberecoveredfromtheperson responsibleforthedamageordestructionbyproperactionoflaw.inanysuchaction,guide forplantappraisal,publishedbythecounciloftreeandlandscapeappraisers,current edition,shallformthebasisofestablishinganymonetarydamagesduefordamageor destructiontothetree. (2) Willfuldestructionoftreesonpublicpropertyshallrenderthepersonresponsibleliablefor theactualcostofreplacement,inadditiontoafineoftwohundred($200.00)dollarsfora smalltreeandfivehundred($500.00)dollarsforalargetree,orbeimprisonednomorethan thirty(30)days,orboth.inadditiontothefine,theresponsiblepartyshallreplacethe damagedtree(s)withaspecimen(s)ofequalsizeandcaliper,asapprovedbythedirectorof thedepartmentofplanning,includingafive(5)yearwarranty.ifitisnotpossibletoreplace thetreewithatreeofequalsize,thedifferenceincostshallbemetthroughtheplantingof asmanyadditionaltreesasarerequiredtomatchthemonetaryvalueofthedestroyedtree. GuideforPlantAppraisal,publishedbytheCouncilofTreeandLandscapeAppraisers,current CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX216 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations

25 edition,andshallformthebasisofestablishinganymonetarydamagesduefordamageor destructiontothetree. CityofKennerOrdinanceNo.11,062 IX217 ArticleIX UnifiedDevelopmentCodeLandscapingRegulations