ARTICLE II. LANDSCAPING

ARTICLE II. LANDSCAPING Sec. 35-31. Landscaping required for all site development. (a) Residential Developments: (1) All residential lots shall provide a minimum of one (1) boulevard tree (planted between the curb and lot line) and one (1) front yard tree (planted between the lot line and the front building line). (2) The front yard tree requirement may be waived by the Administrator if the residential lot(s) preserves trees and underlying vegetation in the front yard setback area. (3) All single family residential lots or developments shall preserve an area of approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed vegetation (native trees and shrubs are preferred) equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the total lot or development area. In the event there is no approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed vegetation on a lot or development, the applicant shall be required to establish an area of approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed vegetation equal to ten percent (10%) of the lot or development. Multifamily development shall set aside an area of low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed vegetation (native trees and shrubs are preferred) equal to 10% of the area of the development, aside and separate from any other open space requirements. This area may be co-located with open space and recreation amenities, and shall exclude wetlands and retention areas unless otherwise approved by the administrator, providing that the original intent and purpose of this section is met and there are unusual circumstances provided to the administrator. The City can supply the applicant with a list of approved mixed low and moderate tolerant water usage vegetation upon request. (4) Each preserved tree (minimum 4-inch caliper) shall equal 200 square feet of approved mixed vegetation for the purpose of meeting the requirements detailed in Section 35-31(a)(3) above. Each newly installed tree (minimum 2 ½-3 inch caliper) shall equal 200 square feet of approved mixed vegetation. Each existing or newly installed shrub (minimum 18-inches in height) shall equal nine (9) square feet of approved mixed vegetation. At a minimum, 50% of newly installed vegetation must be shrub. (5) For residential developments, a minimum twenty (20) foot buffer of preserved approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed upland (native trees and shrubs are preferred) or wetland vegetation along adjacent public roadways and a twenty (20) foot buffer between adjacent developments shall be required. For sites already disturbed/cleared or where little or no approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed vegetation already exists, the same buffers shall be required and the site shall be reforested with approved low and moderate tolerant water usage trees and shrubs suitable for the existing soils and topography. Landscape buffers shall not be included as drainage, right-of-way, utility or other easements unless otherwise approved by the administrator, providing that the original intent and purpose of this section is met and there are unusual 1

(b) circumstances provided to the administrator. In addition, sites adjacent to the roadways identified on Exhibit A shall comply with the following: a. A minimum thirty (30) foot buffer of preserved approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed upland (native trees and shrubs are preferred) or wetland vegetation shall be provided along public right of way. The width of the buffer shall be measured perpendicular to the right of way. For sites already disturbed/cleared or where little or no approved mixed vegetation already exists, the same buffers shall be required and the site shall be reforested with approved low and moderate tolerant water usage trees and shrubs suitable for the existing soils and topography. As an alternative, the administrator may approve the installation of a six (6) foot high masonry wall to reduce the buffer requirements to a minimum of twenty (20) feet in these areas. b. A minimum fifty (50) foot buffer of preserved approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed upland (native trees and shrubs are preferred) or wetland vegetation shall be provided along the I-95 right of way. The width of the buffer shall be measured perpendicular to the right of way. For sites already disturbed/cleared or where little or no approved mixed vegetation already exists, the same buffers shall be required and the site shall be reforested with approved low and moderate tolerant water usage trees and shrubs suitable for the existing soils and topography. As an alternative, the administrator may approve the installation of a ten (10) foot high masonry wall to reduce the buffer requirements to a minimum of twenty (20) feet in these areas. (6) A landscape plan will be required for all buffer areas and shall be reviewed under the criteria established for non-residential projects in sections 35-36(b) and 35-36(c). All development except Residential: (1) All developments shall have a landscaping plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect or certified nursery professional and shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article II herein. (2) All buildings shall have a perimeter planting strip adjacent to the building, clear of all doors and accessways, five (5) feet wide. This area shall be planted with shrubs 3 feet on center, grass and/or ground cover. Variations to this requirement may be approved by the Administrator, providing that the original intent and purpose of this section is met and there are unusual circumstances provided to the administrator. At a minimum an equal area shall be set aside within the development for any building perimeter landscape reduction. (3) General landscaping shall comply with Section 35-36 of these regulations. (4) Development sites shall have a minimum 20 buffer of preserved approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed upland (native trees and shrubs are preferred) or wetland vegetation along public right of way. Sites adjacent to roadways identified in Exhibit A shall have a minimum 30 or 50 buffer of approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed upland (native trees and shrubs are preferred) or wetland vegetation provided along public right of way. The width of the buffer shall be measured perpendicular to the right of way. For 2

sites being redeveloped, already disturbed/cleared, or where little or no approved low and moderate tolerant water usage mixed vegetation already exists the same buffers shall be required and the site shall be reforested with approved low and moderate tolerant water usage trees and shrubs suitable for the existing soils and topography. Landscape buffers shall not be included as drainage, right-of-way, utility or other easements unless otherwise approved by the Administrator, providing that the original intent and purpose of this section is met and there are unusual circumstances provided to the administrator. (c) [Clearing of site:] Clearing of development sites, shall not be allowed prior to the issuance of a site clearing permit and shall be consistent with these regulations. Within the Area of Critical Concern, an approved phased clearing plan, showing cut and fill quantities to be moved on-site, is required. (d) Planned Developments (Planned Unit Development and Planned Industrial Park): If a landscape plan is approved for a PUD/PIP project, then the PUD/PIP landscape plan will be enforced in lieu of the requirements of these regulations. [Provided the minimum buffering requirements in Section 35-31 are met.] (e) Additions: All property where there is redevelopment proposed or where an addition or an increase in impervious surface to an existing development is proposed shall be required to comply with this Section to the greatest extent possible as determined by the Administrator. (Ord. No.6-2006, 1, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-32. Landscaping standards--in general. To ensure that the landscaping provided is adequate to meet the intent of this article, the following requirements are specified: Sec. 35-33. Installation, maintenance and irrigation. (a) Installation: All landscaping shall be installed in a sound, workmanlike manner and according to accepted good planting practice (including mulched areas around appropriate species so as to protect and present a finished appearance) with the quality of plant materials as hereinafter described. A qualified representative of the City of Titusville or designated qualified agent shall inspect all landscaping and no certificates of occupancy or similar authorization will be issued unless the landscaping meets the requirements provided herein. (b) Maintenance: The owner, tenant and their agent, if any, shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, which shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance at all times and shall be kept free from refuse and debris. All landscape material shall be maintained so as to provide for access for utilities, emergency services and vehicles. Maintenance shall include the immediate replacement of all dead plant material, as well as the pruning of trees to establish a central leader (except for multi-trunk species) and minimize codominant stem growth. The maintenance area also includes adjacent public and/or private streets and rights-of-way. This section shall also apply to all existing landscaped non-residential areas throughout the City (c) Irrigation: A hose bib or other source of irrigation shall be provided within 100 feet of any landscaped area. All proposed commercial, industrial and multi-family 3

developments shall provide an irrigation plan as part of the site plan review process outlined in Sections 47-31 through 47-46 of these regulations. This plan shall detail the layout, head type, coverage area, pipe size and water source for the irrigation system. The system shall be controlled by an automatic timer with a rain sensor. This requirement may be waived by the administrator for areas utilizing low water tolerant mixed vegetation. (d) Soil in all planting areas is to be of suitable quality with adequate ph value and no large aggregates so as to support healthy plant life. (Ord. No.6-2006, 2, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-34. Plant materials. (a) Quality: Plant material used in conformance with the provisions of this article shall be good, healthy and sturdy plants. All plant material shall be Florida #1 grade or better. Plant materials which are known to be intolerant of paving environments or whose physical characteristics may be injurious to the public or which produce a quantity and/or quality of debris so as to present maintenance difficulties shall not be specified for use under this article. (b) Native vegetation: The applicant is encouraged to utilize plant material native to Brevard County in meeting these landscaping requirements. The existing vegetation that is native to Brevard County with the exception of that listed in Section 35-5(d) shall be preserved and utilized except when removal is justified and determined to be acceptable by the enforcement official. (c) Ground cover: Ground covers, other than grass, shall be planted in such a manner so as to present a finished appearance and reasonably complete coverage within six (6) months after planting. (d) Lawn grass: Grass areas shall be planted in species normally grown as permanent lawns in Brevard County. Seeding and sprigging may be used if grass cover is complete within six (6) months, or sodding will be required. (e) Hedges: Hedges, where required, shall be planted in sufficient number and maintained so as to form a continuous, unbroken, solid screen within a maximum of six (6) months after time of planting. (f) Synthetic plants: Synthetic or artificial material in the form of trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines or artificial turf shall not be used in lieu of the plant requirements in this section. (g) Trees: Overstory trees shall be species having an average mature spread of crown of greater than twenty (20) feet in Brevard County, Florida, and having a trunk which can be maintained in a clean condition with over five (5) feet of clear wood (no branches). Trees, including palms, having an average mature spread of crown less than twenty (20) feet may be arranged in groupings so as to create the equivalent of twenty-foot crown spread and shall count as one required tree. Trees listed in Section 35-5(d) shall not be used to fulfill the requirements of this article. (h) Caliper: Tree cross sections shall be measured 6 inches above the root ball. (Ord. No.6-2006, 3, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-35. Other landscaping requirements. 4

(a) Trees of species whose roots are known to cause damage to public roadways or other public works shall not be planted closer than twelve (12) feet to such public works. (b) All newly planted trees shall be planted in a mulched area of at least twenty-five (25) square feet with the minimum dimensions of five (5) feet. (c) Landscape islands are to be free of base material or pavement. Hardpan material should be removed to a depth of four (4) feet. (d) Large species trees shall not be planted under or within fifteen (15) feet of overhead power lines. (Ord. No.6-2006, 4, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-36. General landscaping in commercial and industrial districts. (a) A landscape strip at least ten (10) feet in depth shall be located along the entire perimeter of the lot except in areas where the buffer requirement is greater than 10 feet. In cases where the setback requirement is less than ten (10) feet, the landscape strip shall at least equal the setback requirement. Landscape areas may be less than ten (10) feet in depth to provide safe access and clear zones. Any areas reduced in size shall be offset by equal amount in another area of the site. (b) Necessary accessways from the public or private right-of-way through all such landscaping shall be permitted to service the parking or other vehicular use areas. Number of plant materials required: (1) One (1) overstory shade tree for every fifty (50) feet of site perimeter. (2) One (1) coniferous tree for every one hundred (100) feet of site perimeter. (3) One (1) ornamental (flowering or berry) tree for every two hundred (200) feet of site perimeter. (4) One (1) understory shrub for every fifteen (15) feet of site perimeter. (5) The administrator may consider other landscaping options (planters, benches, plantings within the right-of-way, etc.) for projects within the Central Business District that have zero lot line. NOTE: Native vegetation is preferred and encouraged to be drought tolerant. A listing of said species is available for reference in Section 63-1 Table 1, as updated regularly by the Administrator. (c) NOTE: Irregular shaped lots it is the intent that by following the above-outlined performance standards, each newly planted tree (palms not included) will have an average 200 square foot rooting area. If a conflict occurs between newly planted trees, trees preserved, and the number of trees required because of lot size, the Administrator may make the determination to insure the required rooting area of 200 square feet for each tree. Minimum size of Plantings/Grading of Planting: (1) Overstory--3 inch caliper 12 feet high, Florida #1 grade or better. (2) Coniferous--2 1/2" caliper, 10 feet high, Florida #1 grade or better. (3) Ornamental--2 1/2 inch caliper, 8 feet high, Florida #1 or better. 5

a. Palm trees may be substituted for ornamental trees at the following rate: Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto), three (3) palms equal one (1) tree; QueenWashington Palm (Washingtonia Robusta), Queen Palm (Syagrus Romanzoffiana), Paurotis Palm (Acoelokrhaphe Wrightti), Pindo Palm (Butia Capita) Pygmy Date Palm (Phoenix Roebelinii), Senegal Date Palm (Phoenix Relinata), Chinese Fan Palm (Livistona Chinensis) and European Fan Palm (Chamaerops Humilis), two (2) palms equal one (1) tree; Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix Canariensis), one (1) palm equals one tree. b. Minimum clear trunk for palms will vary by species but in no case shall be less than four (4) feet. (4) Shrubs-- three (3) gallon, eighteen (18) inches high minimum. (5) In the event a site plan layout does not have adequate open space to accommodate required plant quantities, such quantities per species can be combined into less quantities per species, provided total required height or caliper is maintained and approved by the Administrator. (6) In the case of multi-story buildings, tree caliper shall increase at twenty-five (25) percent per floor up to four (4) floors above ground level. (d) All open areas of any site not occupied by building, parking, storage, or required landscape plant materials shall be retained as a natural vegetated area or (sodded) grass or ground cover. The developer shall make a good faith effort to incorporate existing vegetation in the landscaping throughout the property. (e) Ground cover used in lieu of grass shall be planted in such a manner to create complete coverage within six (6) months after planting. (f) Streets classified as boulevards shall have Boulevard trees planted at an interval of at least one per one hundred (100) feet between the edge of pavement and the property line. These trees shall not be credited to required minimum landscaping under Section 35-36 (b). (g) Trees and plants showing evidence of construction damage shall not be credited toward the vegetation requirements. (Ord. No.6-2006, 5, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-37. Parking area landscaping. (a) Maximum number of continuous parking spaces. Landscaping areas with a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet and a minimum total area of two hundred seventy (270) square feet shall be provided to break up excessively long continuous runs of parking spaces. In no instance shall a parking bay contain more than fifteen (15) continuous parking spaces or extend more than one hundred fifty (150) feet, whichever is more restrictive, without being broken up by a landscaped area. These landscaped areas must have one (1) overstory tree with a minimum diameter of three (3) inches caliper, twelve (12) feet high at the time of planting. The remaining landscape area shall contain ten (10) shrubs and/or ground cover and shall be completely covered within six (6) months. The required landscaping in these areas shall be in addition to the requirements outlined in section 35-36 of these regulations. (b) Termination of parking rows. Each row of interior parking space shall be terminated at each end by a landscaping area which shall be a minimum of two hundred forty (240) square feet with a minimum width of fifteen (15) feet. These landscaped areas must have one tree of a minimum diameter of three (3) inches caliper, twelve (12) feet high at time 6

of planting. The required landscaping in these areas shall be in addition to the requirements outlined in section 35-36 of these regulations. No shrubs or other landscaping material shall block the visual access between 30" and 8'0" and shall be maintained as such. Landscaping areas that terminate two rows of parking in a corner or angle formation shall be required a minimum 20 x 20 area. (c) Landscape islands which do not form a peninsula from other landscaped areas shall be planted with trees, shrubs and/or ground cover. The use of grass in these isolated islands is discouraged unless the applicant can demonstrate to the Administrator's satisfaction that adequate maintenance thereof can be provided. (d) Wherever a row of parking spaces does not face another row of parking spaces or a required landscape area, then a landscape area shall be provided. Said area shall have a minimum depth of five (5) feet and shall form a continuous strip between landscape islands and/or areas. (e) An optional landscape area to separate two rows of head-on parking may be provided. In cases where parking stalls are allowed to overhang optional landscape islands the Administrator may approve a reduction in the required minimum parking stall length dimension, not to exceed a minimum dimension of eighteen (18) feet. (f) Sites containing two acres or less may be given consideration for the reduction of the above requirements in (a) and (b) by the administrator. In no case shall landscaping area be less than 10 wide and 180 square feet. (Ord. No.6-2006, 6, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-38. Visual Buffer and screening requirements. (a) Visual buffering refers to a visual barrier provided for the purpose of separating a parking stall from the view of neighboring uses or from the street. A visual buffer shall be an architecturally compatible solid masonry wall, an earth berm or shrubbery hedge planted three (3) feet on center or any combination thereof, provided that it creates a continuous visual barrier thirty (30) inches high within six (6) months from installation. This shrubbery shall not be credited to required landscaping under 35-36(b). Vehicular visual access shall be provided as in Section 35-37 (b), above. (b) A screen refers to a visual barrier designed to separate land uses and to remove service bays, outside storage and handling areas, and trash receptacles from public view. (1) A screen shall be a continuous hedge, or a solid wood or masonry wall fence. An earth berm may be used in concert to achieve a portion of the required height. (2) Said screen shall be a minimum of six (6) feet in height. (In the case of a hedge it must reach the required height and provide a continuous 100% opaque screen within six (6) months from installation.) Note: Said hedge shall not be credited against the required number of plantings under 35-36(b). (3) Dumpster enclosures shall be oriented such that the opening is not exposed to public view or shall be screened as provided for above. (Ord. No.6-2006, 7, 2-28-06) Sec. 35-39. Same--Other areas. 7

All property, except for land utilized for principal structures, accessory structures, off-street parking areas, other vehicular use areas and required landscaped areas shall be landscaped with grass, ground cover, shrubs, or trees. NOTE: Native vegetation and plant materials are encouraged, as well as drought tolerant species. Areas to be preserved in their natural state met [must meet] the requirements of the above regulations for other areas. (Ord. No.6-2006, 8, 2-28-06) Secs. 35-40--35-50. Reserved. 8