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1 "/ <br /> Required number of trees = 3 large trees ( 1 <br /> required + 2 optional ) . <br /> 90 feet - 40 feet ( 1 large tree) = 50 feet. <br /> 50 feet divided by 25 feet = 2.0 or 2 small <br /> trees. <br /> Required number of trees = 2 large trees ( 1 <br /> required + 1 optional ) + 2 small trees. <br /> Upon installation, trees shall be spaced at least <br /> fifteen ( 15) feet apart, but preferably no greater than <br /> the spread of the canopy normally achieved by the tree <br /> species upon maturity. <br /> Street trees shall be planted within the required front <br /> yard setback area. Selection and location of trees <br /> shall consider existing and future site conditions <br /> including, but not limited to, overhead and/or under- <br /> ground utility lines, vehicular access drives, the <br /> location and extent of existing vegetation, and soil <br /> suitability . Selection of tree types shall be made from <br /> the list of acceptable plant materials provided in <br /> Appendix C. <br /> In addition to street trees, there shall be at least one <br /> ( 1 ) tree for every one thousand ( 1 ,000) square feet of <br /> land area located in required recreation or open space <br /> area, and side and rear yard setback areas as required <br /> by this Ordinance or the Orange County Zoning Ordinance <br /> ( see sketch below ) . Approved play fields, building <br /> sites and other similar recreational facilities are <br /> exempted from landscaping requirements. For the purpose <br /> of calculating the number of trees to be planted In <br /> unzoned townships, a forty (40 ) foot front yard setback <br /> shall be used, and required trees shall be planted <br /> within that setback . A twenty (20 ) foot setback shall <br /> be used along side and rear property lines for the same <br /> purpose. <br /> -51- <br />