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107-483 Planting and Screening for Open Parking Areas
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(a) Tree planting requirements
One tree, of three inch caliper or more, pre-existing or newly planted, shall be provided for each four parking spaces. Such trees may be located in the perimeter landscaped area of the parking area or in planting islands within the parking area.
However, where 30 or more parking spaces are provided, at least 50 percent of the required trees shall be located within planting islands within the parking area. Such planting islands shall have a minimum area of 150 square feet of pervious surface and comply with the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Section 37-922 (Interior landscaping).
For open parking areas with at least 36 parking spaces, the total number of trees required pursuant to Section 37-922 (Interior landscaping) shall be superseded by the number of trees required pursuant to this Section.
One tree, of three inch caliper or more, pre-existing or newly planted, shall be provided for each four parking spaces. Such trees may be located in the perimeter landscaped area of the parking area or in planting islands within the parking area.
However, where 30 or more parking spaces are provided, at least 50 percent of the required trees shall be located within planting islands within the parking area. Such planting islands shall have a minimum area of 150 square feet of pervious surface and comply with the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of Section 37-922 (Interior landscaping).
For open parking areas with at least 36 parking spaces, the total number of trees required pursuant to Section 37-922 (Interior landscaping) shall be superseded by the number of trees required pursuant to this Section.
(b) Screening requirements
The parking area shall be screened from all adjoining zoning lots by a landscaped area at least four feet in width, densely planted with shrubs maintained at a maximum height of three feet. Such parking area shall also be screened from all adjoining streets by a perimeter landscaped area at least seven feet in width. Such perimeter landscaped area may be interrupted only by vehicular entrances and exits. Sidewalks that provide a direct connection between the public sidewalk and a pedestrian circulation route within the parking area may also interrupt a perimeter landscaped area.
In addition, such screening shall be maintained in good condition at all times and may be interrupted by normal entrances and exits.
The parking area shall be screened from all adjoining zoning lots by a landscaped area at least four feet in width, densely planted with shrubs maintained at a maximum height of three feet. Such parking area shall also be screened from all adjoining streets by a perimeter landscaped area at least seven feet in width. Such perimeter landscaped area may be interrupted only by vehicular entrances and exits. Sidewalks that provide a direct connection between the public sidewalk and a pedestrian circulation route within the parking area may also interrupt a perimeter landscaped area.
In addition, such screening shall be maintained in good condition at all times and may be interrupted by normal entrances and exits.
(c) Planting Waiver
Tree planting and screening requirements may be waived if the Commissioner of Buildings certifies that planting is unfeasible due to:
Tree planting and screening requirements may be waived if the Commissioner of Buildings certifies that planting is unfeasible due to:
(1) unique geological conditions, such as excessive subsurface rock conditions or high water table;
(2) underground municipal infrastructure; or
(3) a City, State or Federal mandated brownfield remediation that requires the site to be capped.
Such waiver shall be based on a report prepared by a licensed engineer that such conditions exist.
For developments in Residential Districts, trees provided in accordance with the provisions of this Section may be counted for the purposes of meeting the requirements of Section 107-322, paragraph (a). Furthermore, for developments in Commercial or Manufacturing Districts which provide trees in accordance with the provisions of this Section, the requirements of Section 107-322, paragraph (a), shall not apply.
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