Agenda - 10-01-2024; 5-a - Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment – Landscaping Standards

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Article 6: Development Standards24 Section 6.8: Landscaping, Buffers&Tree Protection plantings to meet the requirements of this section, it is encouraged that a professional plan be prepared. However a copy of the final plat with the species and location of plantings will be considered sufficient. (C) The landscape and tree preservation plan must include the following: (1) The location of existing and proposed structures, parking areas, roadways, fences and walls. Landscape and tree preservation plans for subdivisions shall not be required to show proposed structures, parking areas, fences or walls on individual lots. (2) The location of any required landscape buffers, trees, shrubs and screening materials to be planted; (3) A legend listing all plant materials to be planted; (4) The location of any lighting fixtures proposed to minimize conflicts between lighting and landscaping; (5) The location and species of existing trees in buffer areas if seeking credits for existing vegetation in accordance with Section 6.8.87; (6) Primary tree protection areas, the critical root zones, and the method of protection; (7) Storage areas for construction vehicles and materials, including stockpiled soil and gravel; (8) How areas disturbed during construction are to be restored. Such efforts should be phased to coincide with the establishment of final grades to minimize erosion; and (9) Planting details in accordance with Section 6.8.5(D). (D) Where needed for clarity, the landscape and tree preservation plan can be provided on separate sheetsdovocled into MG sheets: a tree preservation plan and a planting plan. (D)(qL_Where tree protection is required, the landscape and tree preservation areas shall also be depicted on the landscape, grading, and Erosion Control plan sheets. (€4LLFollowing approval and prior to the start of construction, the plan shall be posted on the job site and reviewed with all contractors. 6.8.116.8.10 Request for Extension of Compliance It is recognized that land development occurs eentinuouslycontinuously and that vegetation used in landscaping or screening should be planted during specific times of year and in the construction timeline to ensure the best chance of survival. In order to ensure compliance and to reduce the failure of landscaping or screening materials which were installed at an inapprepr,ate time or under unfayerable renditions, the applicant may request an extension of landscaping compliance in accordance with the following: (A) A Letter of Request for Extension of Compliance (LREC)with landscaping requirements may be filed with the Planning Director, or designee, which states the reasons why the request is being made. (B) The applicant shall state in the LREC that they are aware of all landscaping and screening requirements, and that the property will be brought into compliance within 90 days of the approval of the extension, or discontinue use of the property. (C) The Planning Director may grant the exten-i— — .—1--sts for planting extensions submitted between May 15 and September 15 of each year, and may grant the extensions at other times Of there are unfavorable conditions for planting 8 $The other standards allow for discretion by the director already. Orange County, North Carolina-Unified Development Ordinance Page 6-50