4363 amend Ld Dev Regs Sch J Ordinance No. 2016-4363
An ordinance of the City of Sanford, Florida amending the Land
Development RegulationsiLand Development Code of the City of
Sanford, Florida by substantially revising and amending Schedule "J"
relating to landscape, buffer and tree requirements and related
matters as well as Section 62-73 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Sanford relating to matters pertaining to the defacement of trees
and the protection of public property and the public safety; providing
for legislative purpose, intent and scope; providing for regulation of
trees and related matters; providing for exemptions and exceptions;
providing for permitting, standards, processes, procedures, duties
and special assessments and liens; providing for implementing
administrative actions such as the adoption of rules; providing for a
savings provision; providing for enforcement, penalties and
remedies; providing for severability; providing for conflicts; providing
for codification and matters relating thereto and providing for an
effective date.
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford has determined the need
to update and revise the City's codes and ordinances relative to the regulation of trees
within the City Limits of the City; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford wishes to ensure that the
City's codes and ordinances relative to the regulation of trees are in compliance with all
constitutional and other legal requirements; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford finds that City of Sanford
is graced by the presence of thousands of mature trees that contribute long-term
aesthetic, environmental, and economic benefits to the City and that, aesthetically, trees
offer dimensions in the form of color, shape, texture, scale and variety and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford finds that mature trees
are often integral components of many historic sites and their presence contributes to the
site's cultural and historic significance; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford finds that environmental
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benefits derived by trees include, but are not limited to, the filtering of air pollutants;
increasing atmospheric oxygen levels; stabilizing soils; reducing heat convection;
decreasing wind speed; and reducing the negative effects of solar glare; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford finds that the biological
diversity of wildlife and plant communities is enhanced by the favorable conditions created
by trees; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford wishes to preserve the
aesthetic beauty and ambiance of the City and the regulation of trees is consistent with
the controlling provisions of law and sound planning practices and principles as
advancing the public welfare; and
Whereas, Article 11, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Florida provides
that it shall be the policy of the State of Florida to conserve and protect its scenic beauty
and the regulation of signage for purposes of aesthetics directly serves the policy of the
State of Florida by conserving and protecting its scenic beauty; and
Whereas, Section 163.3209, Florida Statutes, relative to right-of-way
maintenance and tree trimming provides as follows:
After a right-of-way for any electric transmission or distribution line has been
established and constructed, no local government shall require or apply any
permits or other approvals or code provisions for or related to vegetation
maintenance and tree pruning or trimming within the established right-of-
way. The term "vegetation maintenance and tree pruning or trimming"
means the mowing of vegetation within the right-of-way, removal of trees or
brush within the right-of-way, and selective removal of tree branches that
extend within the right-of-way. The provisions of this section do not include
the removal of trees outside the right-of-way, which may be allowed in
compliance with applicable local ordinances. Prior to conducting scheduled
routine vegetation maintenance and tree pruning or trimming activities
within an established right-of-way, the utility shall provide the official
designated by the local government with a minimum of 5 business days'
advance notice. Such advance notice is not required for vegetation
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maintenance and tree pruning or trimming required to restore electric
service or to avoid an imminent vegetation-caused outage or when
performed at the request of the property owner adjacent to the right-of-way,
provided that the owner has approval of the local government, if needed.
Upon the request of the local government, the electric utility shall meet with
the local government to discuss and submit the utility's vegetation
maintenance plan, including the utility's trimming specifications and
maintenance practices. Vegetation maintenance and tree pruning or
trimming conducted by utilities shall conform to ANSI A300 (Part 1)-2001
pruning standards and ANSI Z133.1-2000 Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining,
and Removing Trees, and Cutting Brush—Safety Requirements.
Vegetation maintenance and tree pruning or trimming conducted by utilities
must be supervised by qualified electric utility personnel or licensed
contractors trained to conduct vegetation maintenance and tree trimming or
pruning consistent with this section or by Certified Arborists certified by the
Certification Program of the International Society of Arboriculture. A local
government shall not adopt an ordinance or land development regulation
that requires the planting of a tree or other vegetation that will achieve a
height greater than 14 feet in an established electric utility right-of-way or
intrude from the side closer than the clearance distance specified in Table
2 of ANSI Z133.1-2000 for lines affected by the North American Electric
Reliability Council Standard, FAC 003.1 requirement R1.2. This section
does not supersede or nullify the terms of specific franchise,agreements
between an electric utility and a local government and shall not be
construed to limit a local government's franchising authority. This section
does not supersede local government ordinances or regulations governing
planting, pruning, trimming, or removal of specimen trees or historical trees,
as defined in a local government's ordinances or regulations, or trees within
designated canopied protection areas. This section shall not apply if a local
government develops, with input from the utility, and the local government
adopts, a written plan specifically for vegetation maintenance, tree pruning,
tree removal, and tree trimming by the utility within the local government's
established rights-of-way and the plan is not inconsistent with the minimum
requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code as adopted by the
Public Service Commission; provided, however, such a plan shall not
require the planting of a tree or other vegetation that will achieve a height
greater than 14 feet in an established electric right-of-way. Vegetation
maintenance costs shall be considered recoverable costs.
and
Whereas, the provisions of this Ordinance are consistent with the goals,
objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford and other
controlling law; and
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Whereas, this Ordinance is an exercise of the City of Sanford's powers as a
municipality under the provisions of Article VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State
of Florida; Chapter 163, Florida Statutes; Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, and other
applicable law; and
Whereas, on January 7, 2016, the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as
the City of Sanford's Local Planning Agency, held an advertised public hearing and
determined that this Ordinance is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and
recommended that the proposed ordinance be forwarded to the City Commission of the
City of Sanford for enactment; and
Whereas, the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida has taken all
actions in accordance with the requirements and procedures mandated by State law and
complied, in every respect, with the requirements of law.
Now, Therefore, Be It Enacted By The People Of The City Of Sanford, Florida:
Section 1. Legislative findings and intent; revisions of Section 1.0 of
Schedule "KJ", Land Development Regulations (Land Development Code/Land
Development Regulations). The City Commission of the City of Sanford finds and
determines as follows:
(a) The City staff report and City Commission agenda memorandum relating to
this matter are hereby adopted as if fully set forth herein and the provisions of Section 1.0
of Schedule"KJ"are hereby ratified and affirmed as well as supplemented by this Section.
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(b) The economic benefits derived from trees include increased property
values and additional revenue generated by businesses visitors and new residents
attracted to the urban forest image of the City.
(c) Trees are a maior capital asset to the City and like any valuable asset they
require appropriate care and protection.
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M. The purposes of this ordinance include:
(1). Preserving and growing the City of Sanford's canopy cover by protecting
landmark, native and specimen trees on specified areas of private property and
expanding the protection of street trees and trees on public property.
(2). Safeguarding the City's urban forest by providing for the regulation of the
protection, planting, maintenance and removal of trees in the City.
(3). Protecting the visual and aesthetic character of the City.
(4). Improving and enhancing property values by conserving and adding to the
distinctive and unique aesthetic character of the many areas of the City of Sanford such
as in the historic districts of the City.
(5). Improving the quality of life for residents, visitors and urban wildlife.
(6). Creating favorable conditions for the protection of designated landmark,
native and specimen trees, for the benefit of current and future residents of the City of
Sanford.
M: Maintaining and enhancing the general health, safety and welfare of the City
and its residents by assisting in counteracting air pollution and in minimizing soil erosion
and other related environmental damage.
(8). Protecting and maintaining healthy trees in the land use planning processes
of the City.
(9). Establishing procedures and practices for fulfilling the purposes of this
Ordinance.
Section 2. Substantial Revision of Schedule "KJ" of the Land
Development Regulations (Land Development Code). Schedule "KJ" of the Land
Development Regulations (Land Development Code) of the City of Sanford are
substantially revised and amended to read as follows:
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Section 1.0. - Purpose and intent.
Landscape, buffer and tree protection requirements serve many purposes in the built-up
environment. Landscape provides visual and climatic relief from buildings, structures and
broad expanses of pavement; landscape buffers pedestrian and vehicular traffic; trees
provide shade, scenic beauty and natural habitat.
In general, landscaping and buffers shall be designed to:
(1) Enhance the urban development by blending natural and man-made environments.
(2) Provide shade for paved surfaces.
(3) Separate vehicular and nonvehicular use areas.
(4) Define vehicular accessways and access points.
(5) Screen vehicular movement, noise and glare.
(6) Provide visual and physical separation of potentially incompatible land uses.
(7) Incorporate water conservation features such as drought tolerant landscaping and
reclaimed water usage as required herein.
(8) Protect the enioyment of City parks and the aesthetics of City properties and rights-
of-way.
(9) Regulate, to the extent permitted by law, the activities of utility providers when
conducting vegetation maintenance and tree pruning or trimming within the established
right-of-way.
Landscape, landscaped areas, buffers and tree protection shall be provided and
maintained and/or accomplished for all premises, of whatsoever type or nature, in the
manner set forth in this schedule. Required landscaped areas shall be located at or above
grade unless otherwise prescribed in these land development regulations. The minimum
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provision of required landscape, landscaped areas, buffers and trees may be exceeded.
Unless otherwise prescribed, the most stringent provision of this schedule shall prevail.
Section I.I. - Definitions: Landscape, buffers and tree protection.
The words or phrases defined below have special or limited meanings as used in this
schedule and as used in this schedule shall mean:
Accent tree. A small tree with attractive flowers, berries, leaves or bark used in the
forefront of a landscaped area to provide interest, emphasis or a focal point in the
landscape.
Berm. Man-made earth contoured so as to form a mound above the general elevation of
the adjacent ground or surface and designed to provide visual interest, screen
undesirable view and/or decrease noise.
Buffer. A combination of physical space and vertical elements such as plants, berms,
fences, or walls, whose purpose is to separate and screen incompatible land uses from
one another.
Caliper. For the purposes of this schedule, caliper shall mean the diameter of a tree
measured at breast height (dbh) which is four and one-half feet above the ground.
Canopy tree. Tall trees that form the uppermost leaf layer in a natural landscape as may
be required by these regulations.
Clear trunk. The distance between the top of the root ball and the point of the trunk where
lateral branching begins.
Commercial. All uses in RC-1, GC-2 and SC-3 zoning districts except one-family
dwellings; nonresidential uses in PD zoning districts; all uses in RMOI zoning districts
except one-family, two-family and multiple-family dwellings.
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Common area. That area which will be maintained by a homeowners association, city
service area, or other form of cooperative organization. For purposes of these regulations,
"common area" does not include open space which cannot legally be disturbed.
Decorative turf. Turf used purely for ornamental purposes having no use other than
aesthetics.
Diameter-at-breast-height (DBH) means the diameter of the tree 4Y2 feet above ground
on the uphill side of the tree. if a tFee feFks belew bFeast height; it is GGnsideFed "a multi-
#uak—." A measuring tape can be used to measure tree trunk circumference and then the
circumstance divided by 3.14 to determine diameter.
Drip line. The vertical line running through the outermost portion of the tree crown
extending to the ground.
Fully shielded lighting. Lighting constructed in such a manner that all light emitted by the
fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection or
refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal. Such fixtures
usually have a flat, horizontally oriented lens and opaque (usually metal) sides. They are
often described as "shoebox" luminaires if the luminaire has a predominantly rectangular
form. Fixtures that either have reflecting surfaces or lenses (clear or prismatic) located
below the lamp and visible from the side or above and fixtures that can be mounted such
that the shielding is ineffective are not considered fully shielded lighting.
Hazard or hazardous means a tree, or part of a tree, that has a high potential for failure
and failing on a nearby object because of dead or dying branches, roots or trunk.
Iniure means any act or omission which substantially affects or seriously jeopardizes the
health of a living tree.
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Landmark tree means a tree designated as a landmark as a tree of historic or cultural
significance and of importance to the community due to any of the following factors:
(1) It is one of the largest or oldest trees of the species located in the City;
(2) It has historical significance due to an association with a historic building, site,
street, person or event; or
(3). It is a defining landmark or significant outstanding feature of a neighborhood.
Groundcover. A low-growing plant, other than turfgrass, that, by the nature of its growth
characteristics, completely covers the ground and does not usually exceed two feet in
height.
Hatracking or topping. Pruning a tree in such a way that the majority of limbs are removed
and the tree is left with only a trunk and the stumps of a few primary limbs, with little or
no foliage or other trimming or pruning that has the effect of preventing a tree from
attaining its natural height or/or shape.
Hedge. A row of evenly spaced shrubs planted to form a continuous unbroken visual
screen.
Industrial. All uses in RI-1 and MI-2 zoning districts.
Landscape.Vegetative and inert materials including, but not limited to, grass, sod, shrubs,
vines, hedges, trees, flowers, berms and complementary structural landscape
architectural features such as rocks, fountains, sculpture, decorative walls and tree wells
or other hardscape features.
Landscaped area. Land area to be provided and maintained with landscape.
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Landscaped strip or landscaped island. Required landscaped areas containing ground
cover, shrubs, trees and/or other landscape used to divide parking areas into individual
bays.
Located or location of a tree means that place where any portion of the trunk of a tree is
found at natural grade.
Maintain or maintenance means pruning, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, watering, treating
for disease or injury or any other similar act which promotes growth, health, beauty and
life of trees.
Mature tree means an otherwise non-protected tree with a diameter-at-breast-height
(DBH) of XX-6 inches or greater.
Moisture sensing switch. A device which has the ability to shut off an automatic irrigation
controller after receiving a determined amount of rainfall.
Mulch. Non-living organic materials such as wood chips that is customarily placed around
the base of trees, shrubs and groundcovers for the purpose of retaining moisture and
retarding weed infestation and soil erosion. Also used in pathways and play areas.
Multiple-family. Multiple-family dwellings in MR-1, MR-2, MR-3, RMOI and PD zoning
districts; mobile homes in SR-2 and PD zoning districts.
Native or naturalizing plant species. Plant species native to the region or introduced which
once established are capable of sustaining growth and reproduction under local climatic
conditions, without supplemental watering.
Nonresidential. Pursuant to land use category headings reflected in Schedule B,
Permitted Uses in these land development regulations, all commercial, transient lodging
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and entertainment, automotive, miscellaneous business and services, industrial and
public/semi-public uses.
Parking area. A paved ground surface area used for the temporary parking and
maneuvering of vehicles by employees, customers or residents providing an accessory
service to a commercial, industrial, or residential use.
Paved ground surface area. Any paved area, excluding public rights-of-way, used for the
purpose of driving, maneuvering, parking, storing or display of motor vehicles, boats,
trailers, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles including new and used automobile
sales lots, other parking lot uses, and paved outdoor sales areas.
Pruning means the removal of dead dying diseased live interfering, and weak branches
according to the most recent standards of the International Society of Arboriculture.
Poodle cut. Stripping off the lower branches of a tree and rounding or shearing the ends
of the greenery to create an unnatural shape.
Required landscape. Any landscape required by this schedule.
Required landscaped area. Any landscaped area required by this schedule.
Residential. All uses in SR-1AA, SR-1A, SR-1, SR-2, MR-1, MR-2, MR-3 zoning districts;
one-family,two-family and multiple-family dwellings in RMOI and PD zoning districts; one-
family dwellings in AG zoning districts.
Setback. The minimum setback requirement for all structures.
1 Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) promotes the
professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.The ISA
was founded in 1924 when a group of 40 individuals,each engaged in a phase of tree work or research,were called
together by the Connecticut Tree Protection Examining Board to discuss shade tree problems and their possible
solutions. The ISA continues to be a dynamic medium through which arborists around the world share their
experience and knowledge for the benefit of society.
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Shrub. A self-supporting woody species of plant characterized by persistent stems and
branches springing from the base.
Single-family. One-family dwellings in SR-1AA, SR-1A, SR-1 and PD zoning districts.
Specimen tree. A particularly fine or unusual example of any tree due to its age, size,
rarity, environmental value or exceptional aesthetic quality.A tree may also be designated
a specimen due to its association with historic events or persons. A specimen tree cannot
be of a species that is unacceptable pursuant to section 5.2.
Tree. Any living, self-supporting, woody plant which normally grows to a minimum overall
height of 15 feet and usually has a single trunk.
Turf. Upper layer of soil bound by grass and plant roots into a thick mat.
Vehicular circulation area. Streets, rights-of-way, accessways, parking spaces, parking,
loading and unloading and other similar or related functions.
Section 2.0. - Landscape requirements.
Section 2.1. - Landscape requirements for residential uses.
Landscape shall be provided and maintained for all residential uses in the following
manner:
A. One- and two-family dwellings. At least one tree shall be located in the required front
yard of each dwelling unit for one-family dwellings and two-family dwellings.
Section 2.2. -Off-street parking and vehicular circulation areas.
The following provisions and requirements shall apply to all off-street parking areas for
automobiles and vehicular circulation areas:
A. Required internal landscape area. The minimum required internal landscaped area
for parking areas shall cover ten percent of the parking area.
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1. Minimum required land area for required landscaped areas. Each required landscaped
area shall contain a minimum land area of 200 square feet.
2. Required landscaped area for rows of parking spaces. A landscaped area shall be
provided and maintained at each end of all rows of parking. In addition, at least one
landscaped area shall be provided and maintained between every ten parking spaces,
provided however, that when double (front-to-front) rows of parking spaces are utilized,
each required landscaped area shall contain a minimum land area of 400 square feet.
Length shall match that of the adjacent parking space. A 20-foot turning radius shall be
accommodated at the end of parking rows.
B. Required trees. At least one canopy tree shall be provided and maintained in each
required landscaped area; provided, however, that two canopy trees shall be provided
and maintained for each required landscaped area as prescribed in subsection A.2. The
location of required trees in required landscaped areas shall be within an area that has a
minimum radius of ten feet measured from the center of the tree trunk to the rear edge of
the required landscaped area. Tree species shall should be a type that has a natural
growth height that corresponds to the size of the landscaped area as determined by the
administrative official.
C. Required shrubs. Each required landscaped area shall be provided and maintained
with shrubs in the ratio of five shrubs per each tree required. All landscaped areas shall
be covered in groundcover or turf.
D. Parking space reduction to protect existing trees. The administrative official May 6hag
have the autheFity te reduce the required number of off-street parking spaces when such
reduction would result in the preservation of existing trees which are a minimum of six
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inches in diameter measured at breast height above the ground provided that such
reduction in the number of required parking spaces shall result in a reduction in an amount
of less than five percent of the total number of required off-street parking spaces.
E. Two or more parallel driving aisles. In situations where there are four or more rows of
parking spaces, the City may have the autheFity to require the use of landscaped strips a
minimum of ten feet in width to be parallel to the subject driving aisles. In such areas,
trees shall generally be spaced at intervals of 25 feet.
Section 2.3. - Landscape adjacent to streets and parcels.
A landscaped strip shall be provided along all parcel lines and abutting street right-of-way
lines as required by the provisions of this schedule. The depth of the required landscaped
strip shall be measured and provided parallel to the parcel line or abutting street right-of-
way in question. Landscaped strips shall be considered to be required landscaped area.
A landscaped strip may be included as fulfilling the buffer requirements for the premise in
question. However, no part of a landscaped strip required for any use shall be included
as fulfilling the landscape or buffer requirements for another use unless specifically
provided for in this schedule. Landscaped strips shall be provided in the following manner:
A. Arterials. Properties fronting on all roads classified as arterials, including, but not
limited to, East Lake Mary Boulevard and the Airport Boulevard Extension, shall comply
with the following standards:
1. The developer/property owner shall be responsible for providing and maintaining a
minimum 25-foot landscape buffer in the area abutting the designated roadway right-of-
way lines. Landscape buffer width may be reduced to a minimum of 15 feet only if the lot
is less than 200 feet deep.
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2. The landscape buffer area shall be planted with two rows of canopy trees, six-inch
diameter at breast height (dbh) at planting. The trees shall be planted every 50 feet and
staggered so as to be midway between each other, and equal distance between each
row and right-of-way. A minimum of four sub-canopy trees per 100 feet of frontage shall
be planted in and about each access point and intersection. Unless otherwise noted
herein, all landscaping shall comply with this Schedule i LandSGape, Buffer and TFe
Requirements of the SanfeFd Land DevelopmeRt Regulations.
B. Collectors. A 15-foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided along all parcel lines
abutting a street right-of-way classified as collector roadways in the Traffic Circulation
Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Required landscape shall be provided within
the required landscaped strip as follows:
1. Trees. One canopy tree shall be provided for every 30 to 40 linear feet of the parcel
line in-question. Tree spacing shall be determined by the administrative official based
upon the type of species to be planted. Such trees shall be evenly spaced.
2. Hedges. When off-street parking, loading, unloading and vehicular circulation areas
are to be located adjacent to the street in question, a dense hedge of evergreen-type
shrubs shall be provided in the following manner:
a. At initial planting and installation, shrubs shall be at least 30 inches in height and shall
be planted 30 inches or less on center. The hedge shall be planted four feet or more
behind the tree trunks.
b. Within one year of initial planting and installation, shrubs &ha-9 have attained and be
maintained at a minimum height of four feet and shall provide an opaque vegetative
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screen between the street and the use of the premises or the property owner shall take
such remedial action as is ordered by the City.
c. In lieu of a vegetative hedge, the administrative official may approve the use of
vegetated berms or other appropriate landscape materials in a manner that results in the
visual separation of street right-of-way and the premises in question.
3. Shrubs. If a hedge is not required, the buffer shall include nine shrubs for every 100
linear feet of parcel line in question. Shrubs shall be at least 30 inches in height at the
time of planting.
4. Groundcover. The buffer area shall be planted with groundcover. The groundcover
shall completely cover the area within three months of installation.
C. Other street right-of-way. A ten-foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided and
maintained along all parcel lines abutting a street right-of-way other than streets
prescribed in subsections 2.3. A and B. Required landscape shall be provided and
maintained in the required landscaped strip as follows:
1. Trees. One canopy tree shall be provided and maintained for every 30 to 40 linear feet
of parcel line in question as determined by the administrative official based upon the type
of tree. Such trees shall be evenly spaced.
2. Hedges. When off-street parking, loading, unloading and vehicular use areas are to
be located adjacent to a street, a dense hedge of evergreen-type shrubs shall be provided
and maintained in the following manner:
a. At initial planting and installation, shrubs shall be at least two feet in height and shall
be separated by a distance of 30 inches on center. Shrubs shall be placed at least four
feet behind the trees.
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b. Within one year of initial planting and installation, shrubs shall have attained and be
maintained at a minimum height of three feet and shall provide an opaque vegetative
hedge between the street and the use of the premises.
c. In lieu of a vegetative hedge, the administrative official may approve the use of
vegetated berms or other appropriate landscape materials in a manner that results in the
visual separation of street right-of-way and the premises.
3. Shrubs. If a hedge is not required, the buffer shall include nine shrubs for every 100
linear feet of parcel line in question. Shrubs shall be at least 30 inches in height at the
time of planting.
4. Groundcover. The buffer area shall be planted with groundcover. The groundcover
shall completely cover the area within three months of installation.
D. Other parcel lines. When off-street parking, loading, unloading and vehicular
circulation areas are to be located adjacent to a parcel line other than parcel lines
described in subsection A. or B., above, a ten-foot wide landscaped strip shall be provided
and maintained along the parcel line. Landscape shall be provided and maintained in the
landscaped strip as follows:
1. Trees. One canopy tree shall be provided and maintained for every 30 to 40 linear feet
of parcel line as determined by the administrative official based upon the type of tree.
Such trees shall be evenly spaced.
2. Hedge. A dense hedge of evergreen-type shrubs shall be provided and maintained in
the following manner:
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a. At initial planting and installation, shrubs shall be at least two feet in height and shall
be separated by a distance of 30 inches on center. Hedges shall be placed at least four
feet behind trees.
b. Within one year of initial planting and installation, shrubs shall have attained and be
maintained at a minimum height of three feet and shall provide an opaque vegetative
hedge.
c. In lieu of a vegetative hedge, the administrative official may approve the use of
vegetated berms or other appropriate landscape materials in a manner that results in the
visual separation of the premises from the adjacent parcel.
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. Required trees. When both buffer and landscaped strip requirements apply, required
trees shall be provided. In addition, when a landscaped strip is included as fulfilling the
buffer requirements for the premise, the more stringent requirements shall apply.
Section 2.4. - Reductions and exceptions to landscape requirements.
A. Required landscaped strip, required landscaped area and required landscape. The
planning and zoning commission may, upon appeal by an applicant or unless otherwise
provided for, waive or reduce the required landscape provisions of this article where such
requirements would be unreasonable and excessive due to the size of the parcel and/or
the fact that the landscape requirement is not necessary due to the unique location and/or
natural topographical or other physical character of the specific parcel in question and
provided such reduction would not be detrimental to the adjacent parcel or parcels.
B. One- and two-family dwellings exempted. This section shall not apply to one-family
dwellings or two-family dwellings.
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text, ***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
Section 2.5. - Credit for healthy existing trees and plant materials.
Healthy trees and shrubs existing on the premises may be credited toward meeting the
requirements of this schedule provided however, that such tree or shrub is not listed as a
restricted tree in this article. Trees shall be a minimum of four inches in caliper and 12
feet in height and shrubs shall be a minimum of three feet in height in order to be credited
toward meeting the requirements of this schedule. Palm tree species may not be credited
for more than 50 percent of the total tree requirement for the premises. A certified arborist
shall determine the health of all trees proposed for credit. At the expense of the applicant
seeking credit, the administrative official shall determine which trees shall receive credit
in accordance with this section.
Section 2.6. - Foundation landscaping.
The following provisions shall apply to all building facades with frontage along a street
right-of-way with the exception of zero lot line buildings:
A. Required landscaped area. Excluding space necessary for ingress and egress, a
minimum five-foot wide landscaped area shall be located along 100 percent of a building
facade with frontage along a street right-of-way.
B. Required trees. Within the required landscaped area there shall be at least two accent
trees or three palms for every 40 linear feet of building facade.
C. Required shrubs. Within the landscaped area there shall be a minimum of one shrub
for every 20 square feet of required landscaped area. A minimum of 50 percent of the
area shall contain shrubs with the remainder to be ground cover.
Section 2.7. - Comprehensive landscape program.
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text,***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
The landscape requirements of this schedule may be waived or modified as part of a site
plan approval if the application includes a comprehensive landscape program which
satisfies the following criteria:
A. Architectural theme. The landscape in a comprehensive landscape program shall be
designed as a part of the architectural theme of the principal buildings proposed or
developed on the parcel proposed for development.
B. Superior design. The design, character, location and/or materials of the landscape
treatment proposed in the comprehensive landscape program shall be demonstrably
more attractive than landscaping otherwise permitted on the parcel proposed for
development under the minimum landscape standards.
Section 3.0. - Land use compatibility requirements.
Section 3.1. -General explanation of requirements.
Land use compatibility requirements shall apply along all parcel lines as required by the
provisions of this schedule. Such requirements shall include three parts: 1) setback, 2)
buffer and 3) visual screen. Unless otherwise provided for in this schedule,the buffer shall
be located within the setback and the visual screen shall be located within the buffer.
Section 3.2. - Buffer.
A. Location. A buffer shall be provided along all parcel lines and abutting street right-of-
way lines as required by the provisions of this these land development regulations. The
depth of the required buffer shall be measured and provided parallel to the parcel line or
abutting street right-of-way in question. No part of a buffer required for any use shall be
included as fulfilling the buffer requirements for another use unless specifically provided
for in this schedule.
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text,*** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
B. Maintenance. The required buffer shall, unless otherwise provided for in this schedule,
be planted and maintained in lawn or other landscaping materials including, but not limited
to, flower beds, shrubs, hedges or trees, planted so as not to obscure the vision of
vehicular traffic both on and off the premises. The required buffer shall be maintained in
a healthy, growing condition which is neat and orderly in appearance and shall be kept
free of refuse and debris.
C. Uses in buffer. The following uses shall be permissible within a required buffer:
1. Vehicular access to off-street parking, loading, unloading and service area space
subject to the following provisions:
a. All of the provisions of the schedule relating to vehicular access points to off-street
parking, loading, unloading and service area space shall be complied with throughout the
entire depth of the required buffer.
b. All such vehicular access shall be required to be generally perpendicular to the street
right-of-way line throughout the entire depth of the required buffer.
2. Required project improvements.
3. Permitted public service structures.
4. Walkways with improved surfaces.
5. Permitted signs.
6. Required landscaped areas.
D. Vehicular encroachment prohibited. All off-street parking and/or loading, unloading
and service areas and all other vehicular circulation areas shall be located, designed and
arranged so as not to encroach upon any required buffer. In addition, all off-street parking
spaces located adjacent to a required buffer shall be provided with appropriate tire stops,
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curbs, or other vehicular bumper guards designed to prevent any encroachment of
vehicles upon the required buffer.
Section 3.3. -Visual screen.
A visual screen shall be provided as required by the provisions of this schedule. The
required visual screen shall be approved by the planning and zoning commission and
shall be maintained in good condition and in conformity with this schedule for as long as
the use continues to exist. The required visual screen shall be free of all advertising or
other signs. Two types of visual screen shall be defined as follows:
A. Type One, masonry wall. A Type One visual screen shall mean a continuous, non-
perforated and solid masonry wall at least six feet in height, except where a lesser or
greater height is required by these land development regulations. Such required wall shall
be constructed of cement block, brick or other similar masonry material. If the wall is
constructed of cement block, with the exception of decorative concrete block, the side
facing the abutting use shall be faced with stucco or another similar decorative finish. If
no solid wall or fence exists on the adjoining property, the landscape material shall be
placed on the side of the wall adjacent to the adjoining property. The landscape buffer
area shall be planted with two rows of canopy trees. The trees shall be four inches in
diameter at breast height at planting. The trees shall be spaced every 25 feet in each row.
Between rows, the trees shall be staggered so as to be midway between each other, an
equal distance between each row and right-of-way. A minimum of 12 shrubs, three feet
in height or greater at planting, shall be planted for every 100 linear feet of required buffer.
B. Type Two, hedge. A Type Two visual screen shall mean a continuous hedge of dense
shrub plantings which shall attain a height of at least six feet within 18 months of the time
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of planting, except where a lesser or greater height is required by these land development
regulations. Such required hedge shall be not less than four feet in height at the time of
planting. The maximum distance between shrub foliage at time of planting shall be two
feet. In addition, one tree shall be provided every 25 feet along the hedge.
C. Berms. Earthen berms may be utilized to provide all or a portion of the required height
of visual screening. Such berms shall generally be centered within a minimum area of ten
feet in width and shall utilize a slope of 3:1 or less and shall be fully landscaped.
Section 3.4. -Application of requirements.
A. Side and/or rear yards. Table A, below, shall be used to determine the application of
alternative land use compatibility requirements along side and/or rear parcel lines of the
proposed use:
TABLE A
;Proposed Use Abutting Use Setback Buffer� isual Screen (Type)
(in feet) (in feet)
Multifamily: ]Single-Family
One-story buildings 1150 X25 1
I
Two or more stories 100 5Q 1 _
;Commercial Residential 50 125 �1
'F 5 50 !2 —
Industrial Residential 75 50 I1
100 (75 1 or 2
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B. Front yard buffer and visual screen requirements for proposed commercial and
industrial uses. Front yards of commercial and/or industrial uses abutting residential uses
shall provide a ten-foot buffer and a Type One or Type Two visual screen.
C. Visual screen for certain proposed uses in certain zoning districts that abut existing
one-family dwellings. Nonresidential uses in RMOI, RC-1, GC-2, and/or SC-3 zoning
districts that abut a one-family dwelling in an RMOI, RC-1 SC-3 and/or a GC-2 zoning
district shall provide a Type One or Type Two visual screen within a ten-foot buffer along
the side and/or rear yard adjacent to the one-family dwelling.
D. Visual screen for proposed residential uses abutting existing commercial and/or
industrial uses. When the side and/or rear parcel line of a proposed residential use abuts
an existing commercial and/or industrial use that does not comply with visual screen
requirement provisions of this schedule,the proposed residential use shall provide a Type
One or Type Two visual screen along the parcel line in question.
Section 3.5. - Modifications to land use compatibility requirements.
The planning and zoning commission may grant a variance in order to modify land use
compatibility requirements as specifically described herein (article 111, section 3.8).
A. Visual screen and setback waiver. The planning and zoning commission may, upon
request by an applicant, waive or reduce the required visual screen and/or setback where
such requirement(s):
1. Would be unreasonable and excessive due to the size of the parcel and/or the fact
that the required visual screen or setback;
2. Would result in an arbitrary and undesirable obstruction from a major thoroughfare; or
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text, shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
3. Is not necessary due to the unique location and/or natural topographical or other
physical character of the specific parcel.
Such waiver or reduction may be granted only if such waiver or reduction would not be
detrimental to the adjacent parcel or parcels. The planning and zoning commission shall
approve only the minimum waiver or reduction in the said requirement necessary to
remedy the hardship.
Where significant elevation change exists between two parcels of incompatible use which
would render the required visual buffer types ineffective, the planning and zoning
commission may require a more stringent buffer sufficient to effectively screen uses.
B. Railroad sidings. The planning and zoning commission, upon request by an applicant,
may waive or reduce the required buffer where such buffer would prevent structures from
locating adjacent to railroad sidings provided such reduction would not be detrimental to
surrounding areas.
Section 3.6. -Screening of equipment.
All nonresidential and multifamily dumpsters, recycling bins, trash/garbage areas,
Imechanical equipment located below the roofline, backflow preveRteFspreventers and
electrical transformers shall be screened on a minimum of three sides.
A. Screening material. A hedge or solid fence not to exceed six feet in height shall be
used as a screening material. If landscape material is used, it shall be a minimum of 30
inches from the existing grade at the time of planting and maintained at the height of the
device; in no case shall the landscape material exceed six feet.
B. Mechanical equipment. Trees or shrubs shall be installed to shade mechanical
equipment and aide in energy conservation. Landscape material shall be installed in such
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a manner that it does not interfere with the normal operations and maintenance of
mechanical equipment.
C. Residential air conditioners. Single and two-family residences and mobile homes shall
install trees or shrubs to shade all exterior air-conditioning units located below the roofline
of the structure.
Section 3.7. - Buffer lighting.
All lighting located within a buffer area adjacent to a single-family residential zoning
district shall be fully shielded lighting. The lighting shall be designed and located so that
adjacent residential lots are not directly illuminated.
Section 4.0. - Tree protection and preservation requirements.
Section 4.1. - Site development permit required.
A site development permit shall be required prior to any action to directly, or indirectly,
cut down, destroy, remove or move, or effectively destroy through damaging, or authorize
the cutting down, destroying, removing, or moving, or damaging of any living tree situated
on the premises. The procedures for review and issuance of such a permit shall be as
follows:
A. —Preliminary subdivision plans and site plans. Applications shall accompany all
proposed preliminary subdivision plans and all proposed site plans. All required submittal
information and supplementary materials prescribed in section 4.3, shall be submitted
with the proposed preliminary subdivision plan or proposed site plan in question.
Procedures for approval and issuance shall be the same as the procedures for review
and approval of subdivisions and development plans as prescribed in this schedule.
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text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
B. All others. In cases other than those described in section 4.1,the applicant shall submit
a proposed site development permit to the administrative official. The administrative
official shall review the proposed permit and shall issue or deny the proposed permit
based on the criteria set forth in section 4.2 and the information supplied by the applicant
prescribed in section 4.3. The administrative official's review of such application may
include a field check of the premises in question and referral of the application for
recommendation to other city officials, departments or agencies.
Section 4.2. - Criteria for tree removal, replacement and relocation.
A. Tree removal. Prior to the issuance of a site development permit to remove a tree(s),
the administrative official shall find that one of the following conditions exists:
1. The tree is located where a structure or improvement is to be placed and said tree
unreasonably restricts the permitted use of the property.
2. The tree is dead, diseased, injured, in danger of falling.
3. The tree is too close to existing or proposed structures so as to endanger such
structures.
4. The tree interferes with utility services.
5. The tree creates unsafe vision clearance.
B. Replacement and relocation. As a condition of the granting of a site development
permit to remove, replace and/or relocate a tree(s), the administrative official shall have
the authority to require the relocation or replacement of the trees being removed. If tree
replacement is required, such replacement shall be at a three-for-one basis if the
replacement trees are smaller than the tree being removed. In no case shall the number
of calipers removed be less than the total number of calipers in the replacement trees.
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text,*** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
Tree replacement or tree relocation shall be on the premise. In determining the required
relocation or replacement of trees, the administrative official shall consider the needs of
the intended use of the property together with an evaluation of the following prepared by
a certified arborist or a biologist at the cost of the applicant:
1. Existing tree coverage;
2. Number of trees to be removed on the entire property;
3. Area to be covered with structures, parking, and driveways;
4. Topography and drainage of the site and its environs;
5. Character of the site and its environs;
6. Ecology of the site; and
7. Characteristics and amount of shrubs, grass, and trees proposed for planting on the
premise by the applicant.
C. In right-of-way. With the exception of plantings initiated by the City or Seminole
County, within the public right-of-way, planting of trees and/or removal of existing trees
that aFe two inGhes in diameter eF gr-eateF shall require a right-of-waV utilization site
developm permit. Vegetation maintenance, tree pruning,, tree removal, and tree
trimming within rights-of-way may only be implemented in accordance with a written plan,
approved, in writing, by the CitV Manager, or designee, and the plan, when applied to
public utility providers, shall not be inconsistent with the minimum requirements of the
National Electrical Safety Code as adopted by the Public Service Commission; provided,
however, such a plan shall not require the planting of a tree or other vegetation that will
achieve a height greater than 14 feet in an established electric right-of-way. The City
Manager may promulgate rules to implement this provision.
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text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
Section 4.3 - Submittal requirements.
Applications for a site development permit to remove, replace and/or move trees shall be
accompanied by such permit fee as shall, from time to time, be established by duly
adopted by resolution of the city commission. Each such application shall be
accompanied by the following:
A. Written statement. State the reasons for the requested action. For trees that are to be
saved or retained, each application shall contain a statement of how these tree areas are
to be protected during and after construction activities.
B. Site layout. Two copies of a legible site layout drawn to the largest practicable scale
indicating the following:
1. Location of all trees which are a minimum of six inches in diameter measured four and
one-half feet above the ground on the site within 30 feet of the buildable area. Identify
trees to be retained, altered, removed, relocated, or replaced. Smaller trees to be retained
may also be shown by the applicant to assist the administrative official in determining
replacement requirements. Groups of trees in close proximity may be designated as
"clumps" or "clusters" of trees with the estimated number and type of trees noted. Only
those trees to be removed, altered, relocated, or replaced must be named (common or
botanical name).
2. Tree information required shall be summarized in legend form on the plan and shall
include the reason for the proposed alteration, removal, relocation or replacement.
3. Location of all existing or proposed structures, improvements and uses, including the
location and dimension of property lines, building and structure setbacks, and yard
requirements.
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text,*** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
4. Properties with existing buildings, structures and uses may depict only that portion of
the premises directly involved plus adjacent structures, landscaping, and natural
vegetation.
5. Proposed changes, if any, in elevation, grade and major contour.
6. Locations of existing or proposed utility services.
Section 4.4. - Exceptions and exemptions.
A. Dangerous trees. In the event that any tree endangers health or safety and requires
immediate removal, such as, but not limited to, the cutting of emergency fire lanes by
firefighting units, verbal authorization may be given by the administrative official and the
tree removed without obtaining a written permit as herein required. Such verbal
authorization shall later be confirmed in writing by the administrative official.
B. Emergencies. In the case of emergencies such as hurricane, windstorm, flood, freeze,
or other disasters, the requirements of this section may be waived by the city manager.
At the earliest possible meeting of the city commission, the city manager shall set forth in
detail those findings establishing that such waiver is necessary so that public or private
work to restore order in the city will not be impeded. Said waiver must be for a time certain
and may not be for an indefinite period.
C. Notification requirements pertaining to utility companies.Whenever any electric, water,
telephone or other public utility firm or corporation wishes to extend, maintain or relocate
service such that any tree on an unimproved lot or tract will be removed, they shall make
application for a permit to do so. Any public utility wishing to prune trees on a right-of-way
shall notify the administrative official in writing in advance of the time and place those
pruning activities will take place. The administrative official shall supervise these activities
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as necessary and shall have the authority to regulate or halt such pruning when these
actions are deemed detrimental to the trees or beyond that needed to insure continued
utility service.
D. Exempt trees. The following types of trees shall be exempt from the provisions of this
section:
American Mulberry (Morus rubra)
Australian Pine (Casuarina spp.)
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)
Brazilian Pepper (Shinus terebinthifolius)
Cajeput Tree (Melaleuca Leucadendra)
Camphor Tree (Cinnamomum camphora)
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasis)
Chinaberry (Meliaa Azedarach)
Chinese tallow tree (Sapium sebiferum)
Containerized trees and nursery stock trees grown for resale
Ear Trees (Enterolobium cyclocarpurn) (Enterolobium contortisliquum)
Eucalyptus Robusta (Eucalyptus robusta)
Jacaranda (Jacaranda acutifolia)
Golden Rain tree (Koelreuteria elegans)
Orchid Tree (Bauhinia)
Rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo)
Sand Pine (Pinus clausa)
Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta)
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Section 4.5. - Specimen trees.
A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this subsection to acknowledge the existence of certain
trees within the city that are rare or unique due to factors such as age, size, historical
association, ecological value or type and to protect such trees through their designation
as specimen trees.
B. Designation as specimen. Designation as a specimen tree may commence in any of
the following ways:
1. An applicant may request such designation as part of any master plan, preliminary
subdivision or site plan review application. To do so, the applicant shall submit an expert
evaluation by a horticulturalist or ISA certified arborist to the administrative official.
2. A property owner may request such designation at any time. To do so, the applicant
shall submit an expert evaluation by the city landscape architect or a horticulturalist or
certified arborist to the administrative official on a form prepared by the administrative
official.
3. The administrative official may request such designation.
4. Any tree which achieves a "Florida State Champion Tree Status."
5. The administrative official may develop specific standards for designating specimen
trees.
C. Designation by city commission. The administrative official shall present all tree
designation requests for specimen trees to the city commission for its consideration and
designation at a public hearing.
Section 4.6. -Violations and penalties.
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text, ***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
A. Violations. It is prohibited and unlawful to destroy, cut down or remove any living tree
without first obtaining a permit. It is also prohibited and unlawful to prune, top, hatrack or
poodle cut a tree or shrub required by these land development regulations to a shape
other than the tree's natural shape.
B. Penalties. ARy peFson in violation of this SGhedule shall be required
pry RiRg to improve the health and form of affeGte d tree ,
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destroyed,2. if pruning GaRRGt Fernedy the violatiGR OF if the landsGape material has beeR
Gut down OF t the penalty shall be the replaGeFneRt E)f trees on a SiX to eRe basis
(six tFees oF shrubs planted f9F every tFee GF shFub destroyed). EaGh repla%pAent tFee
shall be a * * f thFee iRGhes measured feuF and eRe half feet above gFound and
the total FeplaGemei# GaRGPY shall be at least equal to the Ganepy of the tree beiRg
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used by the Gity tG plant trees throughout the Gity.
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text, ***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
It is prohibited and unlawful to allow any tree shrub or plant located primarily on private
property to create a hazard or to create danger or likelihood of harm to any public place
public.
Section 5.0. - Landscape material, installation and maintenance standards.
Section 5.1. - Required trees and shrubs.
A. Required trees. Required trees shall have a minimum height of 12 feet and a caliper
requirement of four inches measured four and a half feet above the ground unless
otherwise prescribed in this schedule. However, in order for a crepe myrtle to be
considered a tree, is shall be a single trunk specimen of 15 feet in height or more. In
addition, palm trees shall be clustered in groups of three in order to be considered as
meeting the requirement for one tree as required in this schedule. Palms shall have four
feet of clear trunk for tree-form palms and five feet from the ground surface to the apical
bud for shrub-form palms.
B. Required shrubs. Required shrubs shall be a minimum of three gallon containers
unless otherwise prescribed in this schedule. Drought tolerant plants should be used
where possible to conserve water. Required hedges shall be of non-deciduous species
and planted and maintained so as to form a continuous unbroken solid, visual screen
within a maximum of one year after planting.
Section 5.2. - Unacceptable plant species.
The following species shall not be acceptable to meet landscape requirements of this
schedule, nor shall such species be considered as a required tree, replacement tree or a
required shrub:
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A. Unacceptable trees. Unacceptable trees shall be the same as exempt trees listed
under paragraph D, section 4.4, above, excluding containerized trees and nursery stock
trees.
B. Unacceptable plants.
Castor Bean lWater Hyacinth
Rice Paper Plant ILygodium spp. (fern)
Taro or Elephant Ear !Cattails
Section 5.3. - Installation of required landscape and trees.
All required trees and landscaping shall be installed according to generally accepted
commercial planting procedures. Soil, free of limerock, rocks, and other construction
debris, shall be provided. All landscaped areas shall be protected from vehicular
encroachment by permanent wheel-stops or curbing.
A. Florida No. 1 Quality. All required plant materials including, but not limited to, trees
and shrubs shall equal or exceed the standards for Florida No. 1 as established and
revised by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services except as
otherwise provided in this schedule. Grass sod shall be healthy and reasonably free of
weeds, pests and disease.
B. Proper planting and anchoring. All plant material shall be mulched to a depth of three
to four inches. Wherever new trees are installed they shall be provided with anchoring for
a period of at least one year, in order to provide sufficient time for their roots to become
established. Trees with trunks under four inches in diameter should be staked with one
to three stakes while trees with a diameter of four inches or more (measured four feet
from the ground) should be guyed with three-to four-guy wires.
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text, ***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
C. Irrigation. All required landscaped areas shall be watered with an underground
irrigation system or a drip irrigation system designed to allow differential operation
schedules for high and low water requirement areas. To avoid operation of the system
during periods of increased rainfall, an operational moisture sensor switch shall be
required on all irrigation systems equipped with automatic controls that will override the
irrigation cycle of the sprinkler system when adequate rainfall has occurred. The use of
reclaimed water as a water supply source for irrigation shall be required when such source
is available or anticipated to be available within 100 feet of an existing or proposed city
reclaimed water line. In areas where food is served or consumed, such as outdoor eating
areas of restaurants, a dual supply source distribution system shall be installed whereby
potable water shall serve as the source for the food serving and/or consumption areas
and reclaimed water shall serve as the supply source in all other landscaped areas.
The administrative official may require or otherwise approve water supply provisions for
unusual landscape conditions provided, however, that a readily available water source
shall be located within 100 feet of any required landscaping plant material.
D. Berm.When a berm is used to form a required visual screen in lieu of, or in conjunction
with a required hedge or wall, such berm shall not exceed a slope of 30 degrees and shall
be completely covered with shrubs, trees, or other living ground cover.
E. Grass. When utilized, grass shall be plugged or sodded with the exception of swales,
berms or other areas that are subject to erosion in which case such areas shall be
completely sodded.
F. Ground cover. Ground cover shall be installed and maintained for all improved parcels,
including residential, in order to prevent erosion and dust. Ground cover used in lieu of
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grass shall be planted in such a manner so as to present a finished appearance and
reasonably complete coverage within three months after planting.
G. Intersection visibility. When an accessway intersects a public right-of-way, landscape
shall be used to define the intersection; provided, however, that all landscape within the
triangular areas described below shall provide unobstructed cross-visibility at a level
between two and one-half and ten feet. Trees shall be trimmed in such a manner that no
limbs or foliage extend into defined triangular areas. Landscape, except grass and
groundcover, shall not be located closer than three feet from the edge of any accessway
pavement.
The triangular areas are defined as follows:
1. The areas of property on both sides of an accessway formed by the intersection of
each side of the accessway and the public right-of-way pavement line with two sides of
each triangle being ten feet in length from the point of intersection and the third side being
a line connecting the ends of the other two sides.
2. The area of property located at a corner formed by the intersection of two or more
public streets with two sides of the triangular area being measured 25 feet in length along
the abutting edge of pavement, from their point of intersection, and the third being a line
connecting the ends of the other two lines.
H. Location. All plant material shall be planted in a manner which is not intrusive to
utilities or pavement.
1. Recommended plant list. A list of recommended plants is found at the end of this
schedule as Appendix 1.
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text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
J. Unacceptable plant species. All prohibited species, as enumerated in section 4.4 D.,
shall be removed from the site prior to the development of the site.
Section 5.4. -Tree preservation during development and construction.
A. Protective barriers. During construction, protective barriers shall be placed, as
necessary, and/or as directed by the administrative official to prevent the destruction or
damaging of trees. Trees destroyed or receiving major damage must be replaced before
occupancy or use unless approval for their removal has been granted under the
provisions of this article. All trees not designated for removal may be required to be
protected by barrier zones erected prior to construction of any structures, roads, utility
service, or other improvements, and may be required to comply with the following if
determined to be necessary by the administrative official.
1. The protective barrier shall be constructed to the following standards:
a. The protective barrier shall be constructed outside the drip line of the tree (See Figure
A).
b. The protective barrier shall be a minimum of three feet high.
c. Protective barrier posts shall be two inches by four inches or larger and shall be no
more than six feet apart.
d. The barrier shall have two one by four-inch horizontal railings affixed securely to the
posts.
e. The entire protective zone shall be wrapped in orange safety fencing material, a
minimum of three feet in height.
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f. The protective barriers shall be inspected by the department prior to the
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2. No grade changes shall be made within the protective barrier zones without prior
approval of the administrative official. Where roots greater than one inch diameter are
exposed, they shall be cut cleanly.
3. Protective barrier zones shall remain in place and intact until such time as landscape
operations begin or construction is complete, whichever occurs first.
4. The administrative official may conduct periodic inspections of the site before work
begins and during clearing, construction and post-construction phases of development in
order to insure compliance with these land development regulations and the intent of this
chapter.
5. No building materials, machinery or temporary soil deposits shall be placed within
protective barrier zones defined in subsection 5AA above.
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text,*** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
6. No attachments or wires other than those of a protective or nondamaging nature shall
be attached to any tree.
B. Regulations pertaining to utility companies. Whenever any electric, water, telephone
or other public utility firm or corporation wishes to extend, maintain or relocate service
such that any tree on an unimproved lot or tract will be removed, they shall make
application for a permit to do so.Any public utility wishing to prune trees on a right-of-way
shall notify the administrative official in writing in advance of the time and place those
pruning activities will take place. The administrative official shall supervise these activities
as necessary and shall have the authority to regulate or halt such pruning when these
actions are deemed detrimental to the trees or beyond that needed to insure continued
utility service.
Section 6.0. - Drought tolerant plant standards applicable to required landscaping.
Drought tolerant plants which shall be used in required landscaping are native, non-
invasive plants which will survive and flourish with comparatively little supplemental
irrigation.
Industrial, commercial, civic, and multi-family residential buildings or structures; common
areas of single family or multi-family residential developments shall incorporate drought
tolerant trees, shrubs, and groundcovers in landscape plans as a water conservation
measure. A list of plants which require minimal water are included in the Florida water
management districts' publication: Waterwise, Florida Landscapes. In addition, mulches
and drought tolerant groundcovers shall replace narrow turf areas where irrigation is
impractical. Interior remodels or minor modifications to the exterior of a structure are not
subject to this requirement.
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text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
Section 7.0. - Maintenance of required landscape.
All plant material shall be maintained according to the following standards:
A. All required trees, shrubs and landscaped areas shall be maintained in good and
healthy condition for as long as the use continues to exist. Maintenance shall consist of
mowing, removing of litter and dead plant material, necessary pruning, pest control, water
and fertilizing.
B. Maintenance also includes, but is not limited to, the replacement of plants damaged
by insects, disease, vehicular traffic, acts of God and vandalism. Necessary replacements
shall be made within a time period not to exceed 30 days after notification by the city of a
violation of this schedule.
C. In order to increase the tree canopy within the city, give shade to paved surfaces,
buffer pedestrian and vehicular traffic and provide scenic beauty and natural habitat, as
well as prevent decay, sunburn and hazards to trees, all landscape material required
under this schedule shall be pruned to maintain the natural shape of the plant. No topping,
hatracking, poodle cutting, excess pruning or excess crown reduction shall be performed
and such actions are unlawful.
D. The city shall encourage the standards of the International Society of Arboriculture
and the National Arborist Association for tree care operations, plant maintenance and
proper pruning methods by providing guidance, upon request, to applicants.
APPENDIX 1.-LIST OF PLANTS RECOMMENDED FOR SANFORD
Understory Trees
Common Name (Botanical Name
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IRedbud Cercis Canadensis
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Common Name Botanical Name
Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera
loblolly bay Gordonia lasianthus
Southern red cedar IJuniperus silicicola
Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
Fringe tree Chionanthus virginica
Canopy trees
Spaced 40 feet apart
Fornmon Name Botanical Name
'American Elm
us Americana
Live Oak :Quercus virginiana
,Longleaf pine
Sweet bay magnolia Magnolia virginana
,Silver Dollar tree Eucalyptus cinerea
'Chinese elm
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'Red Bay Persea borbonia
,American sycamore Platanus occidentalis
Tulip tree Lirodendron tulipifera
,Water oak Quercus nigra
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Laurel oak :Quercus laurifolia
Canopy Trees
Spaced 30 feet apart
,Common Name Botanical Name
ssine
Dahoon holly
Water ash-Pop ash Fraxinus caroliniana
'Red maple IAcer rubrum
�Savannah holly
American Holly
Loblolly bay Gordonia lasianthus
IIPalatka holly Ilex attenuate
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'Swamp Tupelo Nyssa biflora
Ornamental Landscape Trees
Small Trees
Common Name Botanical Name
;Wax myrtle Myrica cerifera
�Poclocarpus r�d�nagi
',Holly p-
Jerusalem thorn Parkinsonia aculeate
Large Ornamental trees and Palms
Common Name Botanical Name
.Canary Island palm Phoenix canariensis
';European fan palm ;Chamaerops humillis
Sabal palm Isabal palmetto
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Heritage river birch iBetula nigra "heritage"
Chinese fan palm Livistona chenensis
Windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunii
IPindo palm Butia capitata
Shrubs and minimum on-center (OC) requirements for visual screens
'Common Name Botanical Name
;Glossy abelia IAbelia spp. 2.0 OC
,Allamanda Corta denia selloana 4.0 0C
Pineapple guava FeiJoa sellowiana 3.0 OC
Anise Illicium floridanum 2.5 OC
;Pittosporum ttosporum tobira 3.000
Azalea Rhododendron spp.
IPlumbago Plumbago capensis 2.0 OC
banana shrub r4chelia fuscata 13.0 0C
IJasiminum mesnyi
;Primrose jasmine 3.0 OC
!,Boxwood Buxus microphylla 2.0 OC
V�burnum Viburnum spp_ 3.0 OC
Chinese juniper i uniperus chinensis 3.0 OC
'Silverthorn
Elaeagnus philippensis 3.0 OC
,Podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus 12.0 OC
'Holly Ilex spp. 2.0-3.0 OC
;Indian Hawthorne Raphioleps indica I 12.5 OC
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Groundcovers
,Common Name (Botanical Name
�Bugle weed uga reptan
Asparagus fern �sparagus sprengen
�Iceplant !Carpobrotus edulis
'False heather Cuphea hyssopifolia
Pichondra Dichondra carolinensis
,Golden creeper Ernodea littoralis
Trailing fig Ficus sagittata
Carolina jessamine Gelsernium sempervirens
Algerian ivy Hedera canariensis
Beach sunflower Helianthus debilis
Dwarf yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria "Schellings"
kChinese juniper uniperus chinensis
!Dwarf lantana Lantana depressa
'Lily turf Liriope spicata
'Sword fern Nephrolepsis exaltata
Oyster plant Rhoeo spathacea
'Erect selaginella I i elaginella involvens
Confederate jasmine ( rachelospermum asiaticurn
,Caltrops rilobus terrestris
'Society garlic Tulbaghia violacea
Foontie Zamia pumila
Aloe Woe spp.
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,Cast iron plant Aspidistra elatior
,Gopher apple Locania michauxii
;Earth star Cryptanthus spp.
Miniature agave Dyckia brevifolia
Creeping fig Ficus pumila
;Dwarf gardenia Gardenia jasminoides
Fig marigold Glottiphyllum depressurn
E Hnglish ivy edera helix
!Daylily Hernerocallis spp.
Beach elder Iva imbricate
;Shore juniper liuniperus conferta
Trailing lantana Lantana montevidensis
Oartidge berry Mitchella repens
Mondo grass i0phioipogon japonicus
jLeatherlef fern (Rumonra adiantiformis
!Purple heart isetcreasea pallida
!Starjasmine rachelospermurn Jasminoideess
�Wedelia IWedelia trilobata
!Wandering jew lZebrina pendula
Grasses
Bahia
St. Augustine cultivars
Annual Ryegrass
Section 3. Amendment of Section 62-73 of the City Code. Section 62-73-of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford is amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 62-73. —Defacement SignsidefaGement of trees, etc.; protection of City parks;
sidewalks, etc.
a. It is prohibited and unlawful to post or affix to any tree, shrub, plant, fence, building,
structure, monument wall, table, apparatus, bridge, post, bench, gate or any other
physical object located in a city park or facility any sign, poster or printed matter without
a city permit including, but not limited to, utility work that is accomplished in a manner not
consistent with controlling law.
b. It Js prohibited and unlawful to mark, deface, disfigure or injure any tree, building,
equipment, property or any similar improvement of any type or nature located on a city
park or facility including, but not limited to, utility work that is accomplished in a manner
not consistent with controlling law.
c. It is prohibited and unlawful to mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove, any building; bridges; tables; benches; fireplaces; railings; paving or paving
material; waterlines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof; signs,
notices or placards, whether temporary or permanent; monuments; stakes; posts; or other
boundary markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or
appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal on a city park or facility_bcl�ucrin , but
not limited to utility work that is accomplished in a manner not consistent with controlling
law.
d. It is prohibited and unlawful to damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or
plant or injure the bark, or pick the flowers or seeds of, any tree or plant or to attach any
rope, wire, or other contrivance to any tree or plant at a city park or facility including, but
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text, ***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
not limited to utility work that is accomplished in a manner not consistent with controlling
law.
e. It is prohibited and unlawful to dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any other
way injure or impair the natural beauty or usefulness of any area on a city park or facility
including but not limited to utility work that is accomplished in a manner not consistent
with controlling law.
f It is the legal duty of the owner of the property wherein or whereupon a public
hazard exists to abate the hazard by removing or trimming the growth. Where the roots
of a public tree constitute a hazard to private property, or where trees on private property
may damage sidewalks curbs or public streets or whose roots may enter public sewers
or water mains shall be considered a public hazard and shall be pruned or removed by
the City, as deemed necessary bV the City Manager, or designee. if the owner of property,
after being notified of the existence of a public hazard on their property, fails to abate the
hazard within thirty days, the Special Magistrate may order that the hazard abated and
assess the costs to the owner as a special assessment or lien in accordance with the
provisions of this Code.
Section 4. Implementing administrative actions; user's manual; adoption of
administrative rules.
a The City Manager, or designees within City management staff, shall have the power
and authority to implement the provisions of this Ordinance by taking appropriate
administrative actions to include but not be limited to the promulgation of appropriate
administrative rules and forms.
b The City Manager, or designees within City management staff, shall have the power
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and authority to adopt a user's manual to assist in the implementation of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Enforcement And Penalties.
a The provisions of this Ordinance may be enforced by the City utilizing any legal
remedy or code enforcement process available under controlling Florida law. Any
continuing violations of the terms conditions regulations limitations or provisions of this
Ordinance may be enjoined and restrained by an injunctive order of the Circuit Court in
appropriate proceedings instituted for such purposes and the City Attorney is authorized
to file such actions with the concurrence of the City Manager.
b The penalties for violation of this Ordinance shall be the maximum authorized penalty
under the remedy, process or procedure which the City elects to pursue.
c A person violating any of the terms conditions regulations, limitations or provisions
of this Ordinance shall be subiect to penalty. Each day that any violation of the terms,
conditions regulations limitations or provisions of this Ordinance shall continue to exist,
shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Any violation of the provisions of this
Ordinance may be enjoined and restrained by an injunctive order of the Circuit Court in
appropriate proceedings instituted for such purposes upon a consensus of the City
Manager and City Attorney to proceed with regard to such matter.
d Any person in violation of this Ordinance rnaV be required, by the special magistrate
of the City to:
(1) Undertake pruning and other remedial action as determined by the City Manager,
or designee to include but not be limited to removal of severely abused trees to protect
public safety and property and corrective pruning to improve the health and form of
affected trees.
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(2). If pruning cannot remedy the violation or if the landscape material has been
destroyed, cut down or removed, the penalty shall be the replacement of trees on a six to
one basis (six trees or shrubs planted for every tree or shrub destroyed). Each
replacement tree shall be a minimum of three inches measured four and one-half feet
above ground and the total replacement canopy shall be at least equal to the canopy of
the tree being replaced. The species, quality and locations of the replacement trees shall
be subiect to City approval.
(3). If it is impractical to locate any or all of the replacement trees or shrubs on site, the
person or entity in violation shall contribute to the city's landscape fund in an amount
equal to the value of the destroyed tree or shrub as determined by the City Manager, or
designee.The value of the destroyed tree shall be determined pursuant to the most recent
pertinent publications published by the International Society of Arboriculture. Such funds
will be deposited into the City's landscape fund and may be used by the City to plant trees
throughout the City.
Section 6. Savings.
The prior actions of the City of Sanford relating to the regulation and preservation of trees,
as well as any and all related matters pertaining thereto, are hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 7. Conflicts.
All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Whenever the requirements or provisions of this Ordinance are in conflict with the
requirements or provisions of any other lawfully adopted ordinance or statute, the
most restrictive requirements s h all apply.
Section 8. Severability.
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text, *** shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
a. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is determined to
be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to invalidate
or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase, word, or
portion of this Ordinance not otherwise to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
b. Without diminishing or limiting in any way the declaration of any other severability set
in this Ordinance, the Land Development Code, or any other pertinent code or ordinance,
if any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause,
term, or word of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or
decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, the declaration of such unconstitutionality
shall not affect any other part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence,
phrase, clause, term, or word of this Ordinance, even if such severability would result in
a situation where there would be less speech, whether by subjecting previously exempt
signs to permitting or otherwise.
Section 9. Codification; Scrivener's Errors.
a. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be codified; provided, however, that the
provisions of Sections 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall not be codified and the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and that the word "Ordinance" may be
changed to "section", "article" or some other appropriate word or phrase to accomplish
codification. The division and provisions of this may be renumbered or relettered.
b. Typographical errors and other matters of a similar nature that do not affect the intent
of this Ordinance, as determined by the City Clerk and City Attorney, may be corrected
without the need for a public hearing.
Section 10. Effective Date.
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text, ***shall constitute ellipses to the original text and strikethrough shall constitute deletions to the original text.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and adoption.
Passed and adopted this 8t" day of February, 2016.
City Commission of the City of
Sanford, Florida
Seminole County, on
Jeff Triplett, M
Attest:
Cynthia Porter, City Clerk
Approved as to form and
Legality:
William L. Colbert, Esquire
City Attorney
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