HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Ordinance O-2008-013Temp Ord. No. 2163
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
ORDINANCE NO. /3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC BY
SPECIFICALLY AMENDING CHAPTER 11 ENTITLED
"LANDSCAPING" FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IS CONSISTENT WITH
CURRENT INDUSTRY STANDARDS; PROVIDING
FOR AN ENHANCED PURPOSE AND INTENT;
PROVIDING FOR REVISED DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR A REVISION TO MINIMUM
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE MAINTENANCE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS;
PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR TREE
PROTECTION; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS IN ZONING
DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR PERIMETER
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
LANDSCAPING WITHIN PEDESTRIAN ZONES
ALONG BUILDING FACADES; PROVIDING FOR
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING USES;
AMENDING CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED "ZONING" TO
DELETE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; AMENDING
CHAPTER 10 ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS" BY DELETING SECTIONS 10-47, 10-
79, 10-311, 10-312, 10-313, 10-314, 10-315, 10-316,
10-317, 10-318; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac (hereinafter
referred to as the "City"), in an effort to codify and revise the City's long-standing
procedure to enforce the City's Code of Ordinances, seeks to amend Chapter 11
in its entirety, entitled "Landscaping"; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes a need to improve this code section and
bring it into current industry standards; and
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WHEREAS, the City recognizes a need to regulate increased required
landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that by amending Chapter 11 entitled
"Landscaping" it is entirety will provide better readability for all users of the Code
of Ordinances of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development recommends
approval of this amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac has deemed it to
be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to
amend Chapter 11 entitled "Landscaping" in its entirety of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida in an effort to bring this code section
into current industry standards, to regulate increased required landscaping and to
provide better readability for all users.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified
and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of
the Ordinance upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: That the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances Chapter 11
"Landscaping" in its entirety is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 11 "LANDSCAPING"
*Editor's note: Ord. No. 93-15, § 2, adopted June 24, 1993, repealed §§ 11-1--
11-11, 11-26 and 11-27, the substantive sections of former Ch. 11, landscaping,
and § 3 of the ordinance enacted similar new provisions as set out herein.
Formerly, such provisions derived from §§ 6-1(a), (b), 6-12--6-17, 6-28, 6-42, 6-
49 and 17-11 of the city's 1975 Code, as amended by Ord. No. 91-32, §§ 1--7,
adopted Oct. 9, 1991; and Ord. No. 92-30, § 1, adopted June 10, 1992.
Cross references: Code enforcement board jurisdiction, § 2-71 et seq.; the
department of community development shall review all landscape plans for
compliance with applicable laws and regulations, § 2-243; buildings and building
regulations, Ch. 5; irrigation plans, § 5-96 et seq.; regulations regarding
swimming pools, § 5-146 et seq.; regulations regarding exterior trash container
enclosures, § 5-166 et seq.; open burning restricted, § 7-54; flood prevention and
protection, Ch. 8; health, sanitation and nuisances, Ch. 9; required improvements
and maintenance of property, § 9-36 et seq.;
regulations for trash, weeds and wild growth, etc., § 9-56 et seq.; land
development regulations, Ch. 10; landscape plans for final site development
plan, § 10-79; land development regulations improvements required, § 10-151 et
seq.; trees, shrubbery and lawns in city parks, § 15-83; planning and
development, Ch. 17; signs and advertising, Ch. 18; solid waste, Ch. 19; streets
and sidewalks, Ch. 20; procedure for excavations, cutting curbs, etc., in the
streets of the city, § 20-41 et seq.; curbs and gutters in city streets, § 20-61 et
seq.; restrictions on placement and maintenance of shrubbery and trees in rights -
of -way and easements, § 20-114; subdivisions, Ch. 21; zoning, Ch. 24.
Sec. 11-1. Purpose and intent.
The purpose of these landscaping regulations is to improve and maintain the
environmental and visual character of the city for Tamarac citizens and residents
and workers to use and enjoy; and:
(1) To establish minimum standards for landscaping and open space
when new development occurs; to ensure that landscaping is an integral
part of every development;
(2) To preserve and conserve existing landscaping and natural
vegetation;
(3) Te pF¢teet and eens ^f
dFeught and flood tolerant plant maternal (meFO86ape plants); To Promote
xeriscape landscape principles by using drought -tolerant Rants, _grouping
plant material by water requirements, using irrigation _ systems that
conserve water, maximize the use of appropriate mulch and limit the
amount of fertilizer used;
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(4) To promote the use of drought -tolerant trees and shrubs for energy
conservation by encouraging cooling through the provision of shade and
the channeling of breezes, thereby helping_ to offset global warming and
local heat island effects;
(5) To contribute to the processes of air movement, air purification,
oxygen regeneration, ground water recharge, and stormwater retention,
while aiding in the abatement of noise, glare, heat, air pollution and dust
generated by major roadways and intense use areas;
n To improve the aesthetic appearance of commercial, _industrial and
residential development through the use of well maintained, drought -
tolerant plant material, thereby protecting and increasing property values
within the city while also conserving South Florida's precious freshwater
resources;
(7) To promote the principle of planting the right tree or plant in the right
place to avoid problems such as clogged sewers, cracked sidewalks and
power service interruptions;
(4) M To create and preserve wildlife habitats;
(6) M To require the necessary placement and maintenance of
landscaping for public safety;
(-6) (10) To maintain, preserve, expand and enhance the existing tree
canopy in the city;
M (11) To protect the natural environment and beauty of the city by
regulating the unnecessary destruction, removal, damaging or removal of
desirable trees and plant life;
(12) To eliminate invasive plant species, as listed by the Florida Exotic
Plant Council's List of Invasive Plant Species, amended from time to time,
and encouraging the use of native plant material in the City's natural areas
and urban landscape areas; and
(8)(13) To establish procedures and standards for the administration and
enforcement of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93)
Sec. 11-2. Applicability.
(a) This chapter shall apply to all new development in the city and shall
be applied at sueh time that any deyelopment permit is seught in whieh
the peryieus area of any given plot is proposed te be alteFed. to existing
development per section 11-10 of this chapter.
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M Thms seetien ef the Code shall apply to existing develepment and te
sate plans appFeved PFieF t •C�Rm�24, 1993, if the "geyeF Ting sit an is
appFaved as amended by the eity-
(e) (b)_ No certificate of occupancy, permanent or temporary, shall be
issued by the city unless the landscaping requirements are met as
evidenced by a eeFtIfleate of eempletien issued and signed by the
an approved final landscaping
inspection by the City_
c No certificate of occupancy will be issued for any development or
redevelopment activity that involves the addition or deletion of landscaping
other than in a residential single family, two family or du lex family zoning
district_ without an as -built landscape plan.
(d) These regulations apply to all public and private development.
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(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 5-24-93)
Sec. 11-3. Definitions.
The following terms and words shall have the meanings herein prescribed:
Accessway means a private vehicular roadway or driveway intersecting a public
right-of-way.
Berm means a natural or constructed earthen mound used in landscape design
to provide a barrier to visual views and noise and to provide a feature of interest
or decoration or to provide other buffering functions.
Buffer means a continuous area of land along the perimeter of a plot, lot, parcel
or tract in which landscaping is used to provide a transition between one (1) type
of land use and another or one (1) intensity or density of use to another.
Building area means the building footprint and any other areas in which
structures or impervious areas are placed on a lot, plot or parcel.
Caliper means diameter of a tree trunk measured at four and one-half (4 1/2)
feet above grade.
Canopy means the upper portion of a tree consisting of limbs, branches and
leaves.
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City means the City of Tamarac, the code enforcement and community
development departments and/or other departments designated by the city
manager to enforce this landscape code.
City master landscape plan means the adopted (1996) master landscape plan
on file for review at the city community development department and city clerk's
office which provides design guidelines and recommendations for streetscape
improvements within certain identified vehicular and pedestrian public or private
R.O.W. corridors, including medians, swales, entranceways and intersections.
Clear trunk means the point above the root ball along the vertical trunk or trunks
of a tree at which lateral branching or fronds begin.
Crown spread means the outermost branches of a tree in all directions.
DBH Diameter at breast height. The measurement of a tree's trunk diameter in
inches at breast height (four and one-half (4 1/2) feet above ground level).
For trees with less than four and one-half 4 1/2 feet of clear trunk diameter
shall be of the largest leader measured four and one-half (4 _1/2)_ feet above
ground level. For multi -trunk trees it shall be the sum of the diameter of the
individual trunks measured four and one-half 4 1/2 feet above ground level.
Developer means any person, including a governmental agency, undertaking
any development as defined by F.S. Ch. 380.04, as amended from time to time.
Drip line means a vertical line extending from the outermost branches of a tree
to the ground however, that the same shall not be less than a circle with a five-
foot radius measured from the center of the tree.
Dri line encroachment Any activity that has the effect of causing soil
compaction, iniu to lower limbsgrade change, contamination of soil or
damage to the root system. Specifically, this definition shall include acts such as
parking of vehicles use of heayy earth moving or grading equipment, placement
of construction materials, excavation and filling, trenching, and the exposure of
paints,oils, or chemicals within a tree's dri line. Specifically excluded from this
definition are routine maintenance activities such as mowing or walking within the
tree's drioline.
Equivalent replacement „ eans a tFee OF +Fees whieh aFe of the same-speefe
whaeh equal er emeeed the size, height and spread of the mmoved trees. in eases
tFee eemmeMially available shall be planted en site, with the appFeval ef the e-ty-.
The replacement of a removed or damaged tree to compensatefor that tree's
removal or its damage either with one (1)_ tree the same diameter or a ,
combination of smaller trees that will equal that removed tree's DBH as defined
herein.
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The minimums established in the landscape code of the Citv of Tamarac for tree
planting may not count toward the equivalent replacement amount established
here, except where replacement occurs on site.
The re lacement species shall be trees of similar species to those removed as
approved by the city manager, or his designee.
Equivalent value means an amount of money which reflects the estimated cost
of equivalent tree replacement, equivalent as defined On this ehapteF and as
determined by the city.
Grasses See turf.
Ground cover Fneans a planting of le giants that eemplete'y eeYeF the
Plant material which normally reaches a maximum
height of not more than eighteen (18) inches.
Hat racking means flat -cutting the top or sides of a tree, severing the leader or
leaders, or pruning a tree by stubbing of mature wood, except where removal of
a branch is necessary to protect public safety or to provide clearance for aerial
utilities.
Hedge means an evenly spaced planting of shrubs to form a compact, dense,
visually opaque living barrier or screen.
Irrigation means the supply and application of water other than natural rainfall.
Landscaping means living plant material such as grass, sod, turf, ground cover,
shrubs, vines, trees and palms; grading of land area; irrigation; and nonliving
durable materials commonly used in landscape design such as, but not limited to,
rocks, crushed stone, mulch, sand, walls, paved blocks, fences and water
features which are used separately or in combination with each other or with
living plant materials to meet the requirements of this chapter. Nonliving material
usage must meet the intent of the landscape code and be approved by the city
during the approval process. Decorative rocks, pebbles, stone, etc., should only
be used to accent organic landscape material and should not cover more than
fifteen 15percent of any open space yard area.
Lawn/grass/sod/turf means the upper layer of soil bound by grassy plant roots
and covered by viable grass blades.
Mulch Fneans an eFganne material sueh as wood ehips,
the son'. An organic material such as wood chips, or bark placed on the soil to
reduce evaporation, prevent erosion control weeds enrich the oil and lower soil
temperature.
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The use of heat -treated mulch obtained from Melaleuca Eucalyptus, or other
invasive plant species is encouraged in order to reduce their impact on the
environment and to preserve the remaining native plant communities_ .
For this reason, the use of Cypress mulch is strongly discouraged. Additional
material utilized for mulch may include rockspebbles, sand or other materials
generally utilized for the mulching of planting beds in the South Florida
landscaping community._
Native tree Tree of a species approved by the city manager or his designee or
identified as native to this area by the Association of Florida Native Nurseries as
may be amended from time to time, and incorporated herein by reference.
Nuisance vegetation Certain non-native trees and landscaping, often termed
exotic, specifically listed in the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's list of invasive
plants Category 1 and 2), amended from time to time, including but not limited to:
Schinus terebinthifolius Brazilian Pepper),Melaleuca quinquenervia Punk Tree
Ca'e ut or Paper Bark Casuarina s Australian Pine all species), Acacia
auriculiformis (Earleaf Acacia), Bischofia javanica (Bishopwood),_ Dalbergia
sissoo Indian Rosewood Leucaena leucoce hala Lead Tree Cu anio sis
anacardioides (Carrotwood). Ricinus communis (Castor Bean).
Ornamental tree means a tree which, by habit of growth, form, foliage, flower or
color display, makes it unique to its location.
Overliftin : Overlifting refers to the removal of the majority of the inner lateral
branches and foliage thereby displacing weight and mass to the ends of the
branches. The alteration of the tree'slive crown ration may be considered as
evidence of overlif#ing_
Owner means an owner or duly alltheFized agent as defined in GhapteF 4 of the
any person, agent, firm or corporation having a
legal or equitable interest in the property as defined in Chapter 4 of the Florida
Building Code.
Plot means any lot, portion, tract or parcel of land considered as a unit and
shown in official public records.
Protected tree means any native pine, cypress or other tree indigenous to South
Florida or any tree shown on an approved landscape plan.
Prune Fneans te eaFefully out away, FeFneve,
The removal of dead, dying,
diseased, weak or objectionable branches in a manner consistent with the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI A-300) standards as incorporated
herein and as may be amended from time to time.
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Reconstruction means any construction that alters the existing pervious area of
a plot.
Relocation. The transplanting of plant material from one location to another
location that is acceptable by the city landscape architect or designee following
proper horticultural and arboricultural procedures which includes but is not limited
to rogLpruning fora period of at least six 6 weeksproviding a e uate irrigation
from the act of root pruning to relocation and providing care and irrigation for a
period of one 1 year or until the plant material is established.
Right-of-way means land reserved, used or to be used for a street, alley,
walkway, drainage or other public purpose and owned by the city, county, state,
water management district or any other agency.
Root ball means the earthen ball encompassing the root system of a tree or
plant.
Shade%anopy tree: See tree -shade.
Shaping: Shaping refers to the regular and fre uent shearing of outer branches
making_pruning cuts of one () inch in diameter or less, for the purpose of
controlling the size and shape of the tree canopy.
Shrub means a multistemmed woody plant with several permanent stems
instead of a single trunk and usually not over ten (10) feet in height.
Sod See turf.
Specimen tree A tree which has a diameter breast height DBH of ei hteen 18
inches or greater with the exce tion of the following:
a Non-native fruit trees that are cultivated or rown for the s ecific
purpose of producing edible fruit including but not limited to mangos,
avocados, or citrus.
LtL Nuisance vegetation.
c All multi -trunk palms.
d Trees that are in poor condition or form as determined by the cit
based on the Guide to Judging Plant Condition International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA), as amended from time to time.
Street tree means any tree placed in the right-of-way or in the swale adjacent to
the right-of-way; trees adjacent to pavement in cases where the streets are
private.
Topsoil means fertile, friable natural surface soil with an acidity range of pH 5.0
to pH 7.0 containing not less than five (5) percent organic matter.
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Topiary pruning means the practice of pruning a tree into an ornamental shape
by pruningbranches one inch in diameter or less.
Tree means a self-supporting woody perennial plant, usually with one (1) vertical
stem or main trunk, which naturally develops a more or less distinct and elevated
crown and provides, at maturity, characteristics of the species.
Tree abuse means:
(1) Pruning that reduces the height or spread of a tree that has not
attained a height or spread of thirty (30) feet, by altering the dominant
stem(s) within the tree crown to such a degree as to remove the natural
canopy of the tree; or
(2) Pruning that leaves stubs or results in a flush cut; or splitting of limb
ends; or
(3) Peeling or stripping of bark; or the removal of bark to the extent that,
if a line is drawn at any height around the circumference of the tree, over
one-third (1/3) of the length of the line falls on portions of the tree where
bark no longer remains; or
(4) Using climbing spikes, nails or hooks, except for purposes of total
tree removal
Sods as the same Fnay be amended frem tome to t, ; or
(5) Destroying the natural habitat of growth which causes irreparable
damage and permanent disfigurement to a tree such that, even with
regrowth, the tree will never regain the original characteristics of its tree
species, and is a danger to the public or property; or pruning defined
herein as tree abuse that results in the tree's death; or
(6) Hat racking, which is flat -cutting the top or sides of a tree, to sever the
leader or leaders or to prune a tree by stubbing of mature wood, except
where removal of a branch is necessary to protect public safety; or
7 Pruning of live palm fronds which initiate above the horizontal plane
unless this reflects the natural growth habit of the species in question i.e.
Phoenix dactylifera); or
8 Overlifting a tree as defined in this cha ter or
(9) Girdlino of trees by quvinq, stakinq, supports, string trimmers,
nonremoval of planting materials from root balls and trunks or
M 10 Removing landscaping required by this Code or required on an
approved landscape plan;
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(8) (Llj Exception: The removal of diseased or dead portions of a tree
(such as palm frond), the removal of an interfering, obstructing or weak
branch shall not constitute tree abuse under this section.
Interference with or obstruction of street lights, stop signs or traffic signals
is an example of pruning which, if accomplished by the National AFb6FiGtL
Asseeiatie.. American National Standards Institute ANSI A-300
Standards, as amended from time to time is not a violation of this section.
Tree -ornamental means a tree which, by habit of growth, form, foliage, flower or
color display, is unique to its location.
Tree palm means a monocotyledonous tree (of tropical or subtropical species)
having fronds with parallel vegetation and no true woody bark, with a minimum
overall height of twenty-five (25) feet at maturity.
Tree -shade means a self-supporting woody perennial plant, usually with one (1)
vertical stem or main trunk which naturally develops a more or less distinct and
elevated crown and which provides a minimum shade of thirty-fwe (36) (W) feet
in diameter at maturity.
Tree -small Any.self-supporting wood perennial plant which at maturity normal)
attains an overall height less than twenty 20 feet at maturity. Trees with a
multiple trunk growth characteristic shall have no more than five 5 main trunks.
These trees shall provide the mid -level landscaping within the specified height
range.
Trim: To reduce shorten or diminish gradually a plant or parts of a plant without
altering the natural shape.
Turf., The upper layer of soil matted with roots of grass and covered by viable
grass blades.
Understory means plant material developed as an undergrowth associated in the
habitat with trees.
Vehicular use area means any area (except public thoroughfares) used by motor
vehicles for parking, displaying, storage or traversing. Motor vehicles include, but
are not limited to, cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bicycles, watercraft, trailers,
and construction equipment.
Vine(s) means a plant with a long, slender stem that trails or creeps on the
ground or climbs by winding itself about a support or holding fast with tendrils.
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Visual screen means an obstruction used to separate two (2) areas or uses for
the purpose of buffering a building or activity from neighboring areas or from a
street or private street, which is at least seventy-five (75) percent opaque. Visual
screens may include, but are not limited to, masonry walls, wood or metal fences,
hedges, informal plantings or berms.
Xeriscape Fneens wateF eenservIng, dFought tolerant landseaping. The us
ApprepHate use of plant Fn ter-mia I ,;A- -Ans that the plant will suFyave and fleWish
with eempaF tivel y little_ supplemental
tal i ffiga4iOn A type of landscaping utilizing
native plants and ground cover that needs little maintenance which is detailed in
the South Florida Water Management District publication, Waterwise South
Florida Landscapes, Landscaping to Promote Water Conservation Using -the
Principles of Xeriscape. incorporated herein by reference. amended from time to
time.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 96-12, § 2, 9-25-96)
Cross references: Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 11-4. Planning board.
The city planning board shall have the following powers and duties with respect
to this chapter: to advise and make recommendations to the city commission
concerning proposed revisions to, or issues concerning the implementation and
enforcement of, the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 99-03, § 2, 2-10-99)
Cross references: Boards, committees, commissions, § 2-56 et seq.; planning
and development, Ch. 17.
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Sec. 44-6. 11-5. Landscape plan approval.
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(a) Prior to the issuance of any development permit, building permit,
engineering permit or a clearing and grubbing permit, a landscape plan shall be
approved by the development review committee and/or the planning board
and/or the city commission, as appropriate. Where the subjeet paFeel abuts
Revised minor site plans shall
be accompanied by a landscape plan if deemed appropripte by the Cit
manager or his designee, which shall be subject to the approval of the
development review committee. Landscape plans shall be prepared and sealed
by a landscape architect or other authorized person pursuant to F.S. ch. 481, as
amended from time to time.
Revised major site plans, extensions of site plans and new site plans are subject
to review and recommendation by the development review committee and
planning board and approval by the city commission.
forth in this ehaptef-.
(b) The landscape plan shall meet the following requirements:
(1) A minimum scale of one (1) inch equals thirty (30) feet;
(2) Sheet size shall be a dimension of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-
six (36) inches;
(3) Existing vegetation by species (botanical and common name), size
(height, spread and DBH), condition (poor, fair, goad or excellent) and
location, showing existing vegetation proposed to be removed, of
preserved or relocated,. In addition a separate plan sheet shall be
included with the landscape plan that will indicate all eNisting trees and
understory overlayed upon the proposed site _plan.
(4) Existing vegetation, natural features and site improvements on
abutting properties within fifty (50) feet of the property line;
(5) The location and outline of existing buildings and site improvements
to remain;
(6) The location and outline of proposed buildings and site
improvements;
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(7) Proposed and existing parking spaces to remain and proposed
vehicular use areas, accessways, driveways and other similar features;
(8) The location of existing easements and rights -of -way;
(9) A plant list shall identify those plant materials proposed for use on the
site by common and botanical names, size (height, spread and DBH),
quantity, deseriptien and indication whether native to Seethe Florida;
(10) Minimum landscape requirements shall be shown in tabular form
keyed to specific code sections, including calculations to determine the
minimum requirements. Proposed plant material quantities shall be shown
in tabular form to meet or exceed minimum requirements;
(11) Site lighting and underground/aboveground infrastructure;
(12) Water bodies;
(13) Plan shall bear a statement of methods used to achieve compliance
with xeriscape principles;
(14) Name, address, license number of the person preparing the plans;
(15) Project name, owner's name and address of project;
(16) Irrigation plan, meeting the FequiFeFnentef the Seuth ReFida Building
Cede at final submittal only; and
(17) Such other information that maybe required by the city.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 96-12, § 3, 9-25-96; Ord. No. 99-03, § 2,
2-10-99)
Sec. 11 11-6. Minimum landscape requirements.
(a) Plant material and installation requirements. All required plant materials
shall conform to the Grades and Standards for Florida No. 1 or better as given in
Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, by the Florida
Department of Agriculture, Consumer Services Division, as amended from time
to time. Plant material shall be dreught teleFant and be en the eity appreved
plant list.
(1) Landscape principles: The city regdires encourages the use of the
Xeriscape Landscaping Principles as included in the South Florida Water
Management District's publication XeFiS6ape Plant Guide 11, Und
Waterwise South Florida Landscapes, Landscaping to Promote Water
Conservation Using the Principles of Xerisca e, which is hereby
incorporated by reference into this chapter, amended from time to time.
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(2) Standards: All required trees shall be installed in accordance with the
standards of the ANSI A-
300 Standards. All other elements of landscaping shall be installed so as
to meet all other applicable City Code requirements. Landscaped areas
abutting front-end parking shall re uire protection from vehicular
encroachment by placingcurbing or carsto s at least three 3 feet from
the edge of such landscaped areas except in R-1 R-1 B and R-1 C R-2
and RD-7 Districts. Other landscaped areas abutting curved or an ular
drives shall be curbed.
(3) Dimensions: All minimum dimensions of landscaped material refer to
dimensions at the time of planting.
(4) Topsoil: Topsoil shall be clean and free of construction debris,
weeds, rocks, noxious pests and diseases. The topsoil for planting areas
shall be amended with horticulturally acceptable organic material. All soils
used shall be suitable for the intended plant material. The source of the
topsoil shall be known to the applicant and shall be acceptable to the city:
a. The minimum topsoil depth shall be-twelve-(12) six 6 inches
for ground covers, flowers, shrubs and hedges. ^ Fninim .m of six
The minimum topsoil depth for sod shall be three 3 inches.
b. Trees shall receive twelve (12) inches of topsoil around and
beneath the root ball. No topsoil shall be placed on top of the
rootball. The root flare of all newly installed trees shall be visible
after installation is complete.
c. Native topsoil on the site shall be retained on -site and used
when there is sufficient quantity to cover at least some of the on -
site landscaped areas at least twelve (12) inches deep.
d. Use of organic mulches: A twee# three 3 inch minimum
thickness of approved organic mulch material, after initial watering,
shall be installed in all areas not covered by buildings, pavement,
sod, preserved areas and annual flower beds. Each tree shall have
a ring of organic mulch no less than eighteen (18) inches beyond its
trunk in all directions. Mulch must be kept a minimum of six 6
inches from the trunk of any tree. The use of heat -treated mulch
obtained from Melaleuca Eucalyptus, or other invasive -Plant
species is encouraged in order to reduce their impact on the
environment and to preserve the remaining native_plant
communities. For this reason the_use of Cypress mulch is stron I
discouraged.
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e. Stabilization: All shade trees and palms planted as trees shall
be securely guyed, braced and/or staked at the time of planting
until establishment. All stabilization systems shall be clearly
marked (flagging,_ painted,_ etc.) to prevent hazards. Trees shall be
restaked in the event of blow over or other failures of the staking
and guying_ The use of nails, wire, rope, or any other method which
damages the tree or palm is prohibited. All plants shall be installed
so that the top of the root ball remains even with the soil grade.
Stabilization shall be in aeeeFdanee with the National AFbGFiStE
All guys and staking material must
be removed when the tree is stable and established but in no case
more than one (1) year after initial planting of tree. Failure to do so
will be considered tree abuse and will lead to enforcement action.
Stabilization shall be in accordance with the International Society of
Arboriculture standards as amended from time to time.
f. Topsoil shall be sandy loam and shall contain a twenty-five (25)
percent minimum amount of decomposed organic matter. There
must be a slight acid reaction to the soil with no excess of calcium
carbonate. Topsoil shall be free from clay, stone, plants, roots and
other foreign materials. Approved soil samples shall be minimum
standard for soil which must be provided for finish grading
operations.
(5) Grasses:
methods with PFi0F appFeval of the elty. Sod shall be healthy, elean and
fFee of weeds, Inseet pests and disease.- Grass areas shall be sodded
with a species of grass that will survive as a permanent lawn in Broward
County (assuming adequate watering and fertilizing). Sod provided must
be viable, reasonably free of weeds, and capable of growth and
development. In general, sod_ strips shall be aligned with tightly fitted ,joints
and no overlap of butts or sides. Subgrade of lawn area shall be
reasonably free of all stones, sticks, roots and other matter prior to the
placement of sod. However, grass areas may be seeded to meet these
requirements provided that the area presents a finished appearance and
complete coverage before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Ground
covers used in lieu of grass in whole or in part shall be planted in such a
manner as to present a finished appearance and complete coverage. For
every one (1) inch of trunk diameter measured four and one half (4 1/2)
feet above the ground an area six (6) inches in diameter can be left free of
grass or other living groundcover.
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(6) Ground cover. Ground covers shall be planted with a minimum of fifty
(60) seventy-five (75) percent coverage, with one hundred (100) percent
coverage occurring within three 3 months of installation. For
all developed properties, all yards and other portions of land not utilized
for structures, parking areas, walks, drives, decking, pool or other
amenities shall be covered with grass or living ground cover. Nonliving
ground cover may cover not more than fifteen (15) percent of the
landscaped area. Applicant may apply for a variance of up to fifty (50)
percent of the area to be covered with nonliving ground cover for
commercial and industrial buildings. The variance may be granted for
projects in which plazas or other public spaces are supplied by the
applicant, meeting the approval of the city.
(7) Vines: Vines shall be a minimum of thirty (30) inches in supported
height immediately after planting and may be used in conjunction with
fences, visual screens or walls_ to FAeet landseape buffer FequiFements.
(8) Native species required:
FequiFed in 1993 shall be water eensewing, native plant material
indigeneus te South Florida, sueh as that listed en pages 4 through 17 of
the C'C\A/MD Yuri e+a Plant Guide 11 (undated); d); in •l09 and theFea fter
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this peFeentage of native trees shall be fer-ty (40) pereent. Fift 50
percent of the trees required shall be water -conserving, native plant
material indigenous to Florida. Fifty 50percent of shrubs required shall
be installed as native plant material.
(9) Trees:
a. Palm trees shall have a .•r.i^i.,^.,.,^ e+lear tFUnk FneaSUFeFnent e
sixeet-. minimum height of twelve 12 feet at the time of
planting. This minimum height shall be measured from the base of
the palm to the tip of the bud of the palm. However, if a palm is not
commercially available at the twelve 12 foot overall planting
height, the City Manager of his designee mpy approve the
placement of a palm with a minimum overall planfina height of ten
10 feet. All palms that have substantial gray wood characteristics
at the time of maturity shall have a minimum of two 2 feet of gra
wood at the time of planting.
Certain P--palms having an fflatWe spFead of crown less
than twelyL' (12) fee as determined by the City manager or his
designee may be substituted for ether shade trees by grouping
three (3) or more palms seas to create the equivalent crown
spread. Certain palms, as determined by the City manager or his
designee, may be substituted on a one (1) for one (1) basis in lieu
of shade trees.
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Palms may constitute
only twenty (20) percent of the total trees required.
b. Shade trees (canopy trees), shall have a minimum trunk caliper
of three (3) inches, a minimum height of fifteen (15) feet; a
minimum crown spread of six (6) feet or the minimum characteristic
of the species at such height, and minimum of four and one-half (4
1/2) feet of clear trunk immediately after installation. Shade trees
shall constitute few (40) fifty 50 percent of the total required
trees unless specifically addressed in other portions of this
Chapter. No shade trees or large palm trees shall be located closer
than twenty-five (25) feet from street lights or overhead utility lines.
c. Gmamenta4 Small trees shall have a minimum tFUM ealip ^�
height of ten (10) feet, and a minim
eFewn spread of five (6) feet or the minimum crown characteristics
of the species of that height. Trees with a multiple trunk growth
characteristic shall have no more than five 5 main trunks. All small
trees shall have a minimum of thirtv (30) inches of clear trunk at the
time of plantin
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(10) __Shrubs: Shrubs shall have a minimum height of twenty-four (24)
inches with a spread of eighteen (18) inches, when measured immediately
after planting_
f" 11 Lakes, canals, etc. All lakes, canals, wet retention areas and
other water bodies shall be sodded to the edge of the mean high water
mark. All dry retention areas shall be landscaped with sod and completely
irrigated. Trees are not allowed in canal maintenance easements.
" (12) Berms. Berms shall be planted with ground cover or sod; the
maximum slope for berms shall not exceed one (1) foot in height for every
three (3) feet in width.
(T2-) (131 Growth of plant material. Growth of plant material at maturity
shall be considered prior to planting, where future conflicts such as views,
signs, overhead and underground utilities, security lighting, fire access,
drainage easements and traffic circulation might arise.
"14 Fertilizer. ,
planting sew! at the fellewing rate-.
mil mix per fifty (60) undeFgFeun
All plantings shall be properly fertilized after the initial establishment
period has successfully been achieved. Alow phosphate, slow
release fertilizer with trace elements should be used.
15 Protection of public infrastructure: All shade and medium trees
installed within six 6 feet of a public infrastructure shall utilize a root
barrier system, as approved, by, the city.
" fjJ6 Obstructions to firefighting operations.
a. No landscaping or obstructions shall be placed within seven
and one half (7 1/2) feet of any fire hydrant.
b. Landscaping or other obstructions shall not be placed around
structures in a manner so as to impair or impede accessibility for
firefighting and rescue operations.
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(b) Maintenance requirements:
,
d by this ehapteF, ineluding abutting Fights of way, swales-
lakecand hA e+r�r.r�l mkbanks ir, ar,eerrlez...+i+ ,.,;fh the X.-.Ile...:r..+. r.+.,r..J.....Js: All owners of
land or their agents shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping.
This includes mowing and maintaining abutting rights -of -way, swales, lakes and
canal banks. Landscaping shall be maintained in a good condition so as to
present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance at least equal to the original
installation and shall be mowed or trimmed in a_ manner and at a frequency so as
not to detract from the appearance of the general area. Landscaping shall be
maintained to minimize property damage and public safety hazards,_ including
removal of living, dead or decaying plant materials removal of low hanging
branches and those obstructing street lighting- and _maintenance of sight distance
standards. Dead or declining plant material _considered to be part of a natural
habitat feature located on public property are -exempt from these landscaped
maintenance provisions except where maintenance is necessary to avoid
damage to public property or to mitigate safety hazards. Any necessary tree
pruning must conform to ANSI A-300 standards. Tree removal shall require a
tree removal permit. Landscaping shall be maintained _ in accordance with the
following standards_
(1) Insects, disease, etc. Landscaping shall be kept free of visible signs
of insects and disease and appropriately irrigated and fertilized to enable
landscaping to be in a healthy condition.
(2) Mulching: Two (2) inehesof elean, weed fFee,
Three 3 inches of clean weed -free approved organic mulch shall be
maintained over all areas originally mulched at all times until landscaped
area matures to one hundred 100per cent coverage. Mulch must be
kept a minimum of six 6 inches from the trunk of any tree.The use of
heat -treated mulch obtained from Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, or other invasive
plant species is encouraged in order to reduce their impact on the
environment and to preserve the remaining native plant communities. For
this reason, the use of Cypress mulch is strongly discouraged.
(3) Mowing: Turf shall be mowed by removing no more than one-third
(1/3) of the leaf blade at each cutting:
a. St. Augustine turf shall be mowed at a height no less than three
(3) inches.
b. Bahia turf shall be mowed at a height no less than three (3)
inches.
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(4) Turf edge trimming: All roadways, curbs and sidewalks shall be
edged to prevent encroachment from the adjacent tuirfed areas. Line
trimmers shall not be used to trim turf abutting trees or other plant
material.
(5) Maintenance of irrigation systems: lffigBtieA systems shall be
Fnaintamed to eliminate wateF less due to damaged, missing or ifflproped!,F
epeFafing SPFnl(!eF heads, effilfteFS, p-pes and all other portions of the
(a) Irrigation systems shall be maintained to eliminate water loss
due to damaged, missing or improperly operating sprinkler heads,
emitters, pipes.
(b) Irrigation systems shall be designed, installed and maintained
to minimize application of water to impervious areas and/or so as
not to create a vehicular use hazard on rights -of -way,
ingress/egress easements or other vehicular use areas.
c) Low -volume, drip, trickle and emitter irriaation is encouraaed to
promote good xeriscape principles where applicable.
(d) A functioning rain sensor/shutoff device shall be required on all
irrigation systems installed after May 1, 1991 as mandated by
Section 373.62, Florida Statutes.
e In order to reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation,
irrigation systems shall be operated between the hours of 4:00 p.m.
and 10:00 a.m. only, or as amended by state, county, city and/or
South Florida Water Management District regulations. It is
furthermore strongly recommended that irrigation systems operate
primarily in the early morning hours after 4:00 a.m. to reduce the
likelihood of any horticultural plant diseases developing. Operation
of the irrigation system for maintenance, repair, sod installation for
new construction and landscape maintenance activities (such as
required_ application of water to apply fertilizer, herbicides and
pesticides) is not limited to these hours.
ff)The duration that zones are operated should be adjusted to
reflect_ the size of the zone as well as the needs of the plant
material in the zone. Unnecessary and excessive watering can
promote root rot and other plant diseases.
Under drought conditions compliance with the watering
restrictions of the South Florida Water Management District is
required.
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(6) Control of nuisance species: All areas shall be maintained _free of
nuisance species. This shall include natural areas within developed
property.
() (7) Required management of preserved/created ecological
communities: There shall be no use of mechanical equipment for the
purpose of maintaining a preserved ecological community (as identified in
a natural resource protection area plan or a development of regional
impact), unless specifically authorized in writing by the city.
(7) (8) Replacement requirements: An owner is responsible to ensure
that living material and trees which are required to be planted by this
subsection of the Code, or installed pursuant to a landscape code
previously in effect, are replaced if such living material or trees die, or are
abused, following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Preserved
vegetation which dies following the issuance of the certificate of
occupancy shall be replaced with the equivalent replacement of living
material or trees. Prohibited plant species shall not be replaced inkind, but
shall be replaced with a similar plant species approved by the city.
(8) u Removal of root systems and stumps: Complete P removal of root
systems and stumps
pFepeft is required to the greatest extent possible.
(10) Root nrunino: Root orunina must be done so as to not irregarabiv
damage the tree or create a safety hazard.
(11) Tree abuse: Tree abuse is prohibited in the city. Abused trees shall
not be counted toward fulfilling minimum landscape_ requirements and
shall be replaced. The owner of an abused tree can provide the city
manager, or his designee, with written documentation from an_ arborist
certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or other qualifying
organization stating that the degree of abuse is not sufficient to warrant
the removal of the abused tree. The arbo_rist's opinion must include a
description of the proposed remedial pruning and a timeline for the
proposed pruning. After reviewing the arborist's opinion, the city manager,
or his designee, can agree to allow the tree to remain. If the abused tree is
allowed to remain it is the property owner's responsibility to follow through
with any necessa corrective pruning or maintenance in a timely manner
so as not to allow the tree to develop into a hazardous tree.
(9) (1 A2 Pruning generally.
a. ,
a" munifam'i
agents All property owners or their agents must prune trees in
accordance with the Natfe•..a' Ai 1'•r•r"vrn st rsseelatlen Standards.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI_A-300).
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If the pruning is tree abuse and causes tree removal, a permit for
tree removal shall be required from Broward County.
b. The minumum standaFd feF standard pruning and fine PFUning
set feFth heFe*n shall be supplemented by the standards of t
National MbWlst Asseeiatien as the same Fnay be amended from
time time, and hieh aFe--aftaehed—her ad d me a pe-A
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e. (,b) Any pruning performed without conformance to the National
AFbWist Asseeiatlen Standards American National Standards
Institute (ANSI A-300) standards shall be subject to enforcement by
the city. All tree pruners which provide services in Tamarac shall
hold a valid local business license in Broward County as well as a
valid Broward County tree trimmer license.
d-U Any landscaping (as defined in section 11-3 entitled
"definitions") found growing into a street rights -of -way, shall be
pruned to provide at least eight and one-half (8.5) feet of vertical
clearance above sidewalks and fourteen (14) feet of vertical
clearance above local streets and collector streets, and eighteen
(18) feet of vertical clearance above arterial streets.
e: (M Any landscaping (as defined in section 11-3 entitled
"definitions") found growing into a canal right-of-way, shall be
pruned to provide at least eight (8) feet of vertical clearance above
the mean water level or top of seawall.
(e) The
practice of topiary pruning shade
and
small trees by
shearing or trimming a tree into an unnatural shape,
such as round
like a lollipop
is not prohibited but strongly
discouraged. Trees
pruned in
this manner will not be counted
towgrdsfulfilling
the
minimum
landscape requirements outlined
elsewhere
in this
chapter.
(40) (V3) Pruning; exemptions:
a. The removal of diseased or dead portions (such as palm
fronds) of one (1) tree or the removal of an interfering, obstructing
or weak branch of a tree such that the result is a tree which is not a
threat to public safety or to adjacent property is allowed. Pruning to
reduce or eliminate interference with or obstruction of street lights,
stop signs or traffic signals is an example of an allowed pruning
activity, heweyeF, the National ArbeFie AsseCiatien Sta `�lgGids still
applyprovided tree abuse does not occur.
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b. Emergencies. Failure to remove or properly prune a tree
damaged by a natural disaster within thirty (30) days shall be a
violation.
c. Tree pruning standards applied to utilities. The Hazard Pruning
Standards and the Crown Reduction Standards of the National
AFbOdst Ae.e.,.enat6en 1989 American National Standards Institute
T17"pC�'i.�'L"7'"l'�.-1C7 G7m7 V TI�G
(ANSI A-300), as may be amended from time to time, apply to utility
companies.
(44) 14 Notification:
a. Notification required. For systematic or routine maintenance
(maintenance pruning, etc.), the utility or its agents shall notify the
city in writing thirty (30) days in advance of such maintenance
pruning. The location(s), date(s) and type(s) of pruning shall be
specified by the utility or agent. The city shall notify the public
through its city -sponsored publications and the posting of notices in
city hall.
b. Emergencies. In emergencies such as floods, hurricanes or
other disasters, or in cases in which a fallen tree is interrupting
service or is limiting access to utility facilities, the requirements for
notification and for implementing the National Arberist _Assee±iatien
Surds American National Standards Institute ANSI A-300
shall not apply to utility companies. Failure to remove or properly
rune a tree damaged by a natural disaster within a reasonable
period of time corresponding to the severity of_ -the disaster as
determined by the City Manager shall be a violation.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 97-19, § 2, 10-22-97; Ord. No. 2002-24, §
2, 10-23-02; Ord. No. 2007-06, § 2, 2-28-07)
Sec. 11--8. 11-7. Tree and streetseeper protection, removal and street tree
requirements.
(a) Tree preservation; tree abuse: Tree abuse is prohibited in the city. Abused
trees may not be counted toward fulfilling landscape requirements and shall be
replaced.
(b) Tree protection:
M All living plant FnateFial FeqUiFed te be retained en a site beeause of an
appFePed—sit �'a' area shall be preteeted as dese
heFenn. u
The following are minimum standards necessary_to protect trees designated for
preservation from damaae durina development activities after the tree permit has
been approved.
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(1) Protection of existing trees. Prior to anv clearina of improved, vacant
or unimproved land unless specifically exempted from this section
(including land designated for conservation by Broward Qounty or the Cit
of Tamarac trees to be preserved as designated in the tree removal
permit approved by the Broward County or tree protection plan approved
by the City) shall have barriers constructed around them by the develo er
to prevent physical damage from heavy equipment and other activities
incidental to development. Re uired barriers shall be subject to inspection
by the City or Broward County as a condition of permit approval and prior
to any such clearing._
a Barriers or barricades. The barriers or barricades shall be:
1. Large enough to include the entire are inside the outer
edge or dri line of the tree,• and
2. Conspicuous enough and high enough to be seen easily
by operators of trucks and other equipment:, and
3. Constructed of sturdy scrap wood (four-by-four stock or
other sturdy material not flagging or ribbons as approved
by Broward County or the City based on professional
iudgment that the intent of this provision_ shall be met.
4. Constructed as a condition of, the issuance of any land
clearing, building or other development permit and prior to
any construction or other development activities and
required to remain__n__place throughout the construction
period.
Barriers or barricades shall be completely removed from the
site at the _end of the construction period, (immediately prior
to the issuance of a certificate of„occupancy by the City of
Tamarac Building Department) unless otherwise stipulated in
the approved tree removal permit.
(2) Underground utility lines shall be routed around existing
nonprohibited and noninvasive root systems and trees to the outside of
the dripline to the maximum extent possible. A tunnel made by a
powerdrive soil auger may be used under the tree, when approved as an
alternative by the city.
(3) Installation of fences and walls shall not conflict with the root systems
of existing trees. Post -holes and trenches close to trees shall be dug by
hand and adjusted as necessary to avoid damage to major roots.
Continuous footers for masonry walls shall be ended at the point where
major large roots are encountered and these roots bridged.
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M (4) No impervious surface (including, but not limited to, paving or
buildings) may be located within five
the t ) the dripline of any tree
proposed for preservation.
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5 Grade changes. Retaining walls and d wells shall be utilized where
needed to protect trees from severe grade changes. For shallow_ fills, the
fill material shall be gently sloped down to the level of the tree roots
leaving the tree in a depression larger than the spread of its crown.
6) Parkina on site durina construction or development activities. No
arkin vehicle maintenance storage of construction materials or debris
or cleaning of equipment shall take place within areas marked_ for
preservation specifically includina. but not limited to, within the dripline of
any individual trees.
(7) In areas of unique natural or unusual vegetation, both the understory
and the trees shall be preserved. Any alteration or mitigation are subject to
the Natural Resource Protection provisions of chapter 10 of this Code.
(8) Encroachment into any barricaded area shall be forbidden with the
exception of activities specifically permitted by the approved tree permit
including dripline encroachment plan as established_ herein.
(B) (9LProhibited tfee plant species (nuisance vegetation): The following
plant species Nuisance vegetation shall not —be planted as required or
optional landscaping --.within the Tamarac City limits. The eradication of
nuisance veaetation is reauired on all sites. including abuttina riahts-of-
way, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final approval of
any structural modification including vehicular use areas. Privately owned
natural areas shall be included in this requirement.
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10 Ficus spp. utilized as a tree shall only be planted in areas where there
is sufficient room for root and canopy growth that will not impede,
interfere damage or disrupt structures or underground infrastructure.
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(11) Bucida buceras (Black Olive) trees shall only be utilize_ d in areas that
are -a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from any man made structure.
(c) Tree removal and replacement. Provided all other applicable sections of this
chapter are being met by the property owner, owners or their agents may pursue
tree removal or tree replacement permits from Broward County:
(1) It shall be unlawful to cut down, destroy, remove, relocate or
effectively destroy or damage any tree in the city which has a caliper of
four (4) inches or larger without first obtaining a permit from Broward
County.
(2) Clearing and grubbing permits shall not be issued by the city for
undeveloped properties that are classified as an Environmentally Sensitive
Area. Local Area of Particular Concern. Urban Wilderness Inventory Area.
Natural Resource Area or shows evidence that the property_harbors_plants
or animals that are rare. threatened. endanaered or are a species of
special concern until a natural resource plan has been prepared by a
certified biologist and approved by the city pursuant to section 10-66 10-
48 of this Code.
(3) Tree removal permits shall not be issued for any developed property
if such removal causes such property to be in violation of this chapter or
an approved site plan unless the conditions in this section are met.
(4) A tree removal permit shall be issued when one (1) of the following
conditions exist: The tree is diseased, injured, in danger of falling, located
so as to endanger an occupied structure, interferes with utility services,
creates unsafe vision clearances or conflicts with other ordinances or
regulations.
(5) An applicant for a tree removal permit shall fulfill the following
condition: The tree, if destroyed, shall be substituted with an equivalent
replacement or replacements, planted on the site or within the project
area, or on public lands if there is no suitable on -site location as
determined by Broward Count 's regulations regarding the approved tree
removal permit.
(6) Failure of an owner to replace a removed tree with an equivalent
replacement within sixty (60) days after being notified by the city shall be a
violation of this section.
(7) If removal or replacement of a tree or trees occurs in conjunction with
a development permit, the application shall be considered part of the site
plan development, and no development permit shall be issued without an
approved tree removal permit. Removal, replacement or relocation shall
take place before a certificate of occupancy is granted.
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(2-) M New development: In conjunction with new construction-, fef these
IpFejeets not abutting an identified StFeetseape eeFFodeF,. street trees shall
be placed in the landscaped area of public or private streets prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy. One (1) street tree shall be
required for every forty (40) linear feet of street frontage and shall be
planted no further than eighty (80) sixty 60 feet and no closer than fifteen
(15) feet apart.
Street trees are reauired as an addition to other tree reauirements in this
Chapter. All tree and landseape improvements proposed
plan. All ether street trees are to be
placed in a location in accordance with the requirements of this chapter in
order to accommodate location of utilities and/or street widening.
Street trees shall be approved shade trees species, unless an alternative
tree species is approved by the community development director of their
designee. Theme YaFie ty and spe eies of +re.e s and a their lan dse aping shall he'.
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ii ei, u�ee aNl✓ivv�eaAlteFnate plant species may be submitted feF staff approval in eenjunetien
(3) Existing development.
a. Any Non-residential and multi -family property owners may apply
for a permit to plant a tree in the swale area of a public or
private street abutting the property owned by the applicant. The
location and species of the tree or trees shall be approved by
the director of community development.
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The property owner shall maintain the tree or trees. The city
reserves the right to disallow trees in the swale that conflict with
a public drainage purpose.
b. Residents may petition the city commission for special tree
planting approval within the rights -of -way of local streets. The
director of community development along with the development
review committee approval is also required. Costs of trees and
installation may be assessed and paid for the respective groups or
property owners.
eeeerdanee with the appFeved list Of tFees and shall eemply with the
standaFds as set feFth in this ehaptef;-
(c) The Community Development Director may recommend from
time to time the designation of certain trees located _within the city
as specimen or historic trees. The City Manager shall review such
recommendation and add thereto his own comments and
recommendations, and the matter shall be presented to the Citsr
Commission for its determination.
The City Commission shall consider the report of the Community
Development Department and the recommendation of the___City
Manager and shall either accept, modify or deny --
recommendation and may designate by resolutionthosetrees it
deems appropriate as specimen or historic trees.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 96-12, § 4, 9-25-96)
Sec. 11 9, 11-8. Landscape requirements by zoning district.
(a) R-1, R1-8, R-1C, R-2, RD-7 districts (single-family and duplex residential
districts):
(1) A minimum of thirty (30) percent of the total gross area of a plot shall
be in landscaped (living material) pervious area such as trees, turf, ground
cover, shrubs and other landscaping.
(2) All plots of six thousand (6,000) square feet or less shall contain a
minimum of five (5) trees and twenty (20) shrubs. Two 2 of the five 5
trees shall be classified as shade trees, one (1) beina in the front half of
the plot and one (1) being in the rear half of the lot. A minimum of two (2)
trees shall be located in front of the structure.
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shall ....Main si* (6) F.-.- es_.snr1.thiFty (30) shrubs For all lots larger than six
thousand (6,000) square feet, additional trees and shrubs shall be
provided at the rate of one (1) tree and ten (10) shrubs per three thousand
(3,000) square feet of the lot area or fraction thereof. A minimum of two (2)
trees shall be planted in front of the residential structure. Corner lots shall
be required to plant one 1 additional tree and five 5additional shrubs
for all lots.
4) Accessory structures such as but not limited to aenerators. air
conditioning units irrigation pumps, swimming pool Dumps -and heaters
and utility boxes shall be screened with shrubs or an opgque fence on all
applicable sides. Shrubs slanted for this purpose shall be in addition to
the above requirements.
(4) U An owner shall receive credit for preservation, replacement or
relocation of existing vegetation under section 10-66 10-48. This credit
may be used against the minimum landscape requirement.
(b) R-3, R-3U, RM-5, RM-10, R-4A districts (multifamily districts):
(1) A minimum of thirty (30) percent of the total gross area of a
multifamily residential plot shall be devoted to landscaped pervious area,
such as trees, turf, ground cover, shrubs and other landscaping.
(2) The pervious area shall contain one (1) tree and five (5) shrubs for
every two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area
or major portion thereof. A minimum of fifty (50)per cent of these -trees
shall be shade trees.
3) Accessory structures such as but not limited to aenerators. air
conditioningunits,_ irrigation pumps, swimming pool pumps and heaters
, and utilityopequefence on all
_boxes shall be screened with shrubs or an _
applicable sides. Shrubs planted for this purpose shall be in addition to
the above requirements.
(e) (4) PUD districts: Residential PUD shall exceed the minimum
landscape standards. The PUD landscape standards shall be submitted
with the PUD application.
Accessory structures such as but not limited to enerator air conditioning
units irrigation pumps, swimmin ool pumps and heaters and utility
boxes shall be screened with shrubs or an opaque fence on all applicable
sides. Shrubs planted for this purpose shall be in addition to the above
requirements.
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(d) (c) B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5 and B-6 commercial districts:
(1) A minimum of thirty (30) percent of the total gross area of a plot shall
be devoted to landscaped pervious area.
(2) The pervious area shall contain one (1) tree and five (5) shrubs for
every two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot area or portion thereof. A_
minimum of fifty 50percent of these trees shall be shade trees.
(3) Accessory structures such as but not limited to generators, air
conditioning units, irrigation pumps, swimming pool pumps and heaters
and utility boxes shall be screened with shrubs or an opaque fence on all
applicable sides. Shrubs planted for this purpose shall be in addition to
the above requirements.
(e) Light industrial district (0-1 district):
(1) In the LI-1 (light industrial) district, a minimum of ten (10) percent of
the total lot area not covered by buildings shall be landscaped, with one
(1) tree, , and five (5) shrubs for every two
thousand (2,000) square feet. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of these
trees shall be shade trees.
(2) In addition, whenever the parking areas abut the street right-of-way, it
shall be required that a hedge ef a type listed en the appreyed plant lost on I
sec -14-7 be planted at a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches high
when planted, and maintained no higher than a maximum of thirty (30)
inches in height, or a berm thirty (30) inches high shall be installed to
screen such a parking area from the street right-of-way. Appropriate sight
triangles shall be maintained.
(3) The area between the street pavement and the property line (swale)
shall be sodded with lawn grass. All other ground area, not to be covered
with buildings or paving, shall be covered with lawn grass turf, ground
cover, trees, shrubs or other decorative landscape material.
(4) The planning board may recommend and the city commission may
require that additional landscaping be provided to screen utility or other
structures.
(5) In the seventy -five-foot trafficway setback, there shall be a landscape
buffer, comprising a majority of the setback area. For every one hundred
(100) feet of frontage there shall be feu (4) three 3 shade trees, eight{$)
0nte ...„ed: three (3) small trees., (not , twelve (12) three 3
street trees (in addition to the required shade trees) and twenty
ss-a continuous hedge.
(6) Landscape buffers shall be incorporated into all street setbacks.
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(7) Landscape buffers shall be placed in all setbacks, where the
industrial property abuts any other zoning district. This buffer shall provide
a visual screen to abutting residential and open space/recreational zoned
districts.
(8) The interior of all required walls or fences shall be landscaped with
shade trees at least ten-(10) fifteen 15 feet high at the time of planting,
no more than twenty-five (25) feet on center in addition to other
landscaping requirements within this chapter.
9) Accessory structures such as but not limited to aenerators. air
conditioning units irrigation pumps, swimming pool pumps and heaters
and utility boxes shall be screened with shrubs or an opaque fence on all
aoolicable sides. Shrubs olanted for this ouroose shall be in addition to
the above reauirements.
(f) l-1 district (institutional district): The same requirements as B-1, B-2, B-3, B-
5 and B-6 commercial districts.
(g) SU district (special utilities district): A landscaping buffer consisting of
hedges, trees, berms or walls shall be installed to provide a visual screen. Any
combination of hedges, berms and walls shall be at least six (6) feet in height at
the time of installation in order to screen all the special utility plot from view from
any residentially zoned or recreational zoned plots in the city contiguous to a
special utility plot. Any combination of hedges, berms and walls shall be at least
six (6) feet in height at the time of installation in order to screen all the special
utility plot area from view from any contiguous nonresidential zoned and
nonrecreationally zoned plots in the city contiguous to the special utility plot.
When fences or walls are used as the visual screen, hedges of thirty-six (36)
inches in height at the time of installation must be planted outside such fence or
wall. All landscape provisions of chapters 11, 20 and 21 apply.
(h) S-1 district (recreation district):
A-1. A-5 and S-1: Each plot utilized for other than athletic glavina fields
or courts, open play areas, golf courses or water bodies shall contain a
minimum of one (1) tree and five (5) shrubs for every one thousand
(1,000) square feet of plot area, or portion thereof, not utilized for
structures or vehicular use areas in addition to landscaping required in
other portions of this chapter. A minimum of fifty 50per cent of these
trees shall be shade trees.
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(2) Any site upon which a golf course is developed shall be landscaped
and maintained in a neat and clean, live, healthy and growing condition,
properly watered and trimmed, free of any structure, refuse or debris.,
a d-stanee of not less than one hundFed (100) feet fFeFn any abutting
(3) Accessory structures such as but not limited to _generators, air
conditioning units, irrigation pumps, swimming pool pumps and heaters
and utility boxes shall be screened with shrubs or an opaque fence on all
applicable sides. Shrubs planted_ for this purpose shall be in addition to
the above requirements.
(i) MXD district (mixed use district)_
(1) The same requirements as B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5 and B-6 commercial
districts along with the specific requirements outlined in Section 24-540 5
and the Tamarac Towncenter Street and Urban Guide.
(i) 0) Additional screening:
(1) Dumpsters: All dumpster areas shall be enclosed fully by a six-foot
painted masonry wall and a fully opaque access gate. A twenty -four -inch
high continuous hedge shall be provided around the dumpster enclosure
except for the access gate and pedestrian opening. This includes any
dumpster used for waste or for recycling or any other purpose.
(2) All mechanical equipment and outdoor storage uses including, but not
limited to, air conditioning units, swimming pool pumps, bottled gas tanks,
and garbage containers which are located at ground level on Fesir�identiai all
properties shall be screened on three (3) sides (or seventy-five (75)
percent of the perimeter). Where the uses abut a structure, a wall may
provide partial credit towards the screening requirement. A hedge, berm,
wood fence or wall, maintained at a minimum of six (6) inches above the
items to be screened, may be used to satisfy the screening requirement.
(j) Lk) Buffer requirements:
(1) Where multifamily residential plots abut single-family and/or two-
family residentially zoned plots, a buffer area shall be provided on the
multifamily plot. This area shall be a minimum continuous depth of ten
(10) feet of landscaped area and shall contain a minimum of eee-(1)
tree three (3) trees, with one (1) tree being a shade tree for every
thirty- (30) fort40 linear feet or major fraction thereof and a
continuous hedge or shrub grouping to provide a separation between
the different land use areas.
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(2) This requirement is in addition to other requirements in this Chapter
except along a street frontage where only two (2) trees, with one (1)
tree being a shade tree and a continuous hedge is required in addition
to the street treeT requirement. The hedge or shrub grouping shall
reach a height of four (4) feet within eighteen (18) months of planting
and shall be maintained at not less than the minimum height.
(3) B-1, B-2,
B-3 B-5 B-6 1-1 L-1 and SU zoned property that directly abuts or is
directly across from any road right-of-way, canal, other water body or any
other seperator any residentially zoned plot or a plot zoned open space
including golf courses and S-1 zoning districts, a buffer area shall be
provided on the nonresidential plot.
This area shall be a minimum continuous depth of twenty (20) twenty-five
L?51 feet of landscaped area and ""a" also E"Rtairra A solid masonry
wall, stuccoed and painted OF an opaque fenee or earthen berm, or
combination thereof, of at least six (6) feet in height shall be required
within this buffer unless the buffer is a front yard or a major_ arterial or
Broward County collector street. On the side of the wall
or earthen berm that abuts the residential plot or S-1 zoning district
including golf courses, ene-(1) two 2 trees with one 1 tree being a
shade tree, for every thirty (30) linear feet or major fraction thereof and a
continuous hedge shall be provided. On the side of the wall or earthen
berm OF opaque fenee that is interior to the nonresidential plot, ene-(1)
shrub shall be pFavided eveFy ten (10) linear feet. one (1) shade tree
spaced eve fort40 lineal feet and a continuous hedge shall be
provided. If a berm is utilized, one (1) continuous hedge shall be installed
at the top of the berm only. The wall or opaque fenee shall contain a door
to permit access necessary for the owners to maintain the required
landscaping material. The nonresidential user is responsible for
maintenance of both sides of any wall OF An optional design or
material of such wall may be considered by the City Manager or his
designee as loncL as such wall is designed to be an architectural
enhancement to the overall property other than strictliy for separation
purposes. Additional buffer width will be required on plots where the
building height is five 5 stories or higher when the B 1-1 L-1 or SU
zoned plot abuts or is across a water body from an R zoned plot.
The minimum width of the buffer shall be thirty-five__(35) feet where there is
a water body separator and fifty (50) feet where there is no water body_
separator between the parcels.
(4) Property zoned or used for business, commercial or industrial
purposes when separated by a street, alley, canal or public open space
from any residentially used or zoned property shall have a minimum of
twenty-five (25) feet of landscaped buffer area along such right-of-way or
property line.
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(D Perimeter landscaping requirements:
Perimeter landscaping requirements for areas not previously addressed in this
chapter shall be adhered to as follows:
(1) RM-5, R-3U, RM-10, R-3 and R-4A zoned properties shall provide
three 3 trees, with one (1) tree being a shade tree, for every forty (40�
linear feet or major fraction thereof and a continuous hedge. This
requirement is in addition to other requirements in this Chapter except
along a street frontage where only two (2) trees, with one _U tree_ being a
shade tree and a continuous hedge is required in addition to the street
tree requirement.
(2) B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, 1-1, L-1 and MXD zoned properties shall
provide three _(3) trees, with one (1) tree being a shade tree, for every forty
(40)_linear feet or major fraction thereof and a continuous hedge. Along
the main public street frontage, involving only one (1) perimeter unless the
property is a corner property or a double frontage property that has store
fronts facing it, this requirement shall be reduced to one (1) shade tree, in
addition to the street tree requirement and a continuous hedge.
(3) S-1 s A-1, A-5 and SU zoned properties shall provide three (3) trees,
with one (1) tree being a shade tree, for every forty (40) linear feet or
major fraction thereof and a continuous hedge. This requirement is in
addition to other requirements in this Chapter except along a street
frontage where only two (2) trees, with one (1) tree being a shade tree and
a continuous hedge is required in addition to the street tree requirement.
(4) Waterway frontage shall be landscaped. This landscape area shall_ be
at least the same as the perimeter requirements required above, except in
residentially zoned properties where a reduction of the continuous hedge
requirement may be allowed upon determination the city manager or his
designee.
(5) Where abutting properties have the same perimeter_ landscaping
requirement, the perimeter landscaping requirement can be met jointly by
the abutting property owners and does not have to be duplicated by each
property owner.
(6) A landscaped area shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from the
property line to any vehicular use area or permanent structure in
properties greater than one 1 acre other than permitted fences walls
landscaping or pedestrian walkways unless specificallyrequired
elsewhere in this Chapter. For properties less than one 1 acre five 5
feet shall be required unless specifically required elsewhere inthis
Chapter.
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(m) Pedestrian zones along building facades:
(1) Recognizing that it is universally accepted that trees and other
plantings function to visually and aesthetically buffer and enhance
building facades to reduce air and noise pollution and to conserve
energy within the structure, there shall be a landspaped pedestrian
zone along the entire length of all building walls that are the primary
frontage as well as building walls that face a vehicular use area,
excluding sections of such fagade that are utilized for direct access
into the building.
These provisions shall be applicable to all zoning districts including
all covered parking structures or multi -level parking garages excep
single family and duplex single family properties.
However, these provisions shall not be applicable when a building
wall faces a dedicated alleyway_ The minimum width of such
landscaped zone for all structures shall be measured from the base
of the building and shall relate to the adjacent structure's wall height
to the top of aparapet wall, flat roof or the midpoint of the eave and
ridge for a slopped roof as follows:
Adjacent Structure Wall Height
Wall height up to and including 60 feet
Wall height greater than 60 feet
Landscape Zone Width
50% of height, or ten feet,
whichever is greatest
no less than 30%. nor more than
50% of such wall height as
determined by the City manager
or his designee
(2) Paved areas in the _ landscape _pedestrian zone may not constitute
more than fifty (50) percent of the width of landscape pedestrian zone or
seven (7) feet, whichever is less.
(3) One (1) tree shall be installed in this zone per each thirty (30) lineal
feet or fraction thereof, of facade width. Trees must be of a size as
required by subsection (4), below. Trees may be grouped, but there must
be a minimum of one (1) tree per facade. The remainder of the landscape
area of the zone shall be treated appropriately with plantings, seating, and
sidewalks and other pedestrian accessways. Palms may be substituted
for trees in landscape zones of limited width.. Palms ,shall be required at
the rate of three (3)palms for each tree that would otherwise be required
under this section. Palms must be of a size as required by subsection (4),
below. These requirements are in addition to other requirements required
by this chapter.
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For all trees required by subsection (3), above, twenty-five (25)
percent of the trees must be a minimum of ten (10) feet to twelve (12) feet
installed height. The remaining seventy-five (75) percent of the trees shall
be of an installed size relating to the adjacent wall structure height, as
heretofore defined in subsection (a) hereof, as follows:
Wall Height
Tree Height
Tree Spread
Overall Palm Height
To 15
10-12
5
12-14
15-25
12-14
6
14-18
26-35
14-16
8
18-22
Over 36
16 —18
9
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(5) The City Manager or his designee has the ability to administratively_
reduce the width of the landscape pedestrian zone by ten(10) percent in
limited areas It must be demonstrated that the reduced green space is
provided elsewhere on site and functions to help soften the mass of the
structure.
(4) Cn) Vehicular areas: All vehicular use areas shall conform to the following
landscaping requirements:
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(1) Required landscaping adjacent to public right-of-way or private
roadways: On the site of a building or open lot providing an off-street
parking area or other vehicular use area, landscaping shall be provided
between the area and adjacent right-of-way or private roadway as follows:
a. At least a width of fifteen (15) feet of landscaping, measured
from the property line to the vehicular use area excluding egress
and ingress drives, shall be provided. The required landseapfflo
shall inelude a quantity Of tFees equal te ene (1) tFee for eaeh thirty
(30) linear feet OF fFaetmen thereef as FneasuFed along sueh abutting
Fight of way er Mrope J A.,11 be ne i.. ther'Tr7aR
sixty (60) feet and ne ele sE, 11 nreyaded in the fellewing table•
b. For industrial properties which abut a trafficway as depicted on
the Broward County Trafficway Map, or which are local collector
roads, a minimum width of twenty (20) feet of landscaping area
shall be provided along the property line.
e. A conSinuou-7""hedge, le barrier�tl
thFee (3) feet in height shall be pFevided along the pFopeFty line,
One (1) shrub OF vine peFfive (-S) feet ef nonliving duFable baffief
shall he planter) between the ba flier and the adjacent right of
way.
shall vim. pram
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only five (6) feet shall be prey-ded-,
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(3) Q Where utility easements for sewage or drainage are located in the
required street buffer area, Ficus and Black Olives are not permitted in the
easement.
W (3)_ Interior landscaping: An area or a combination of areas, equal to
fifteen (15) percent of the total vehicular use area, shall be devoted to
interior landscaping. Any perimeter landscaping provided in excess of that
required by this chapter may be counted as part of the interior landscaping
requirement as long as such landscaping is contiguous to the vehicular
use area and fulfills the objective of this subsection. Black Olive trees shall
not be used in vehicular use areas.
a. Each parking row shall begin and end with a landscaped island.
For parking rows which provide more than ten (10) parking spaces,
one (1) additional landscaped island shall be provided for every ten
(10) parking spaces. The location of islands can deviate from the
above if the purpose of this is to preserve existing on site trees as
approved by the City Manager or his designee. Landscaped islands
shall be at least €we-(5) ten (10) feet in overall width, nine (9) feet
inside curb permeable area, by fifteen-(1) eighteen (18) feet in
overall length, sixteen (16) feet inside curb permeable area and
shall have at least one (1) shade tree. The island shall be covered
with turf, mulch or other living ground cover. The soil utilized within
parking lot islands must be a minimum of thirty-six 36 inches in
depth of natural soil not consisting of road rock, imported_ fill or
other miscellaneous debris.
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b. Other suitable solutions or innovative designs to reduce heat
and glare from vehicles may be substituted when approved by the
city, providing that no parking stall is further away than fifty (50) feet
from a tree, measured in a straight line from the tree trunk. Plans
may be submitted showing aggregate clusters of tree planting
equivalent to or greater than the total area of all required parking
islands. These plans must be reviewed and found acceptable by
the city.
c. Landscaped areas and walks shall require protection from
vehicular encroachment through appFOPFiate 6UFbs OF wheel steps,
pedestrian walkways. the use of continuous class, "D" type curbing
in lieu of individual wheel stops unless specific reasons for the use
of wheel stops can be justified through the city engineer. This will
allow sixteen (16) feet of asphalt and a two -foot car bumper
overhang. The two -foot car bumper overhang shall be in addition to
the required landscape area, required .buffer area or to a sidewalk.
d. A landscaped area having a width of at least five -(6) nine 9
feet shall be provided between abutting parallel rows of parking
spaces. The soil utilized within this area must be a minimum of
thirty-six 36 inches in depth of natural soil not consisting of road
rock, imported fill or other miscellaneous debris.
e. Shade trees in vehicular use areas shall be maintained to
provide the maximum canopy crown.
f. A center landscaped median having a width of at least five (5)
feet may be installed within a driveway entrance as a traffic guide
when at least twelve -foot wide driving lanes are provided. The
median shall be maintained in grass, shrubs and/or ground cover
and protected from vehicular encroachment by curbing.
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#. (g.) Sight distance for landscaping adjacent to public rights -of -
way: When an accessway intersects a public right-of-way, or when
the subject property abuts the intersection of two (2) or more public
rights -of -way, a sight visibility triangle shall be provided. The sight
visibility triangle shall provide unobstructed cross -visibility for
vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle traffic at a level between three (3)
feet and six (6) feet measured from grade level. The sight visibility
triangles are formed as follows:
1. The areas of property on both sides of an accessway
formed by the intersection on each side of the accessway
and the public right-of-way line, with two (2) sides of each
triangle being twenty-five (25) feet in length from the point of
intersection and the third side being a line connecting the
ends of the other two (2) sides.
2. The area of property located at a corner formed by the
intersection of two (2) or more public rights -of -way, with two
(2) sides of the triangular area being thirty (30) feet in length
along the abutting public right-of-way lines, measured from
their point of intersection, and the third side being a line
connecting the ends of the other two (2) sides. Obstructions
to be restricted in the sight visibility triangles include fencing,
walks, landscaping, signs, public utility structures or other
structures.
However trees or palms having limbs or foliage trimmed in
such a manner that no limbs or foliage extend into the sight
visibility triangle between three (3) feet and six (6) feet
measured above the grade level may be planted and
maintained within the triangular area described herein,
provided such trees or palms do not materially impair the
visibility of operators of vehicles or pedestrians.
(h) Parking lot compliance.
1. Parking lot compliance: Parking lots that do not meet
code requirements with regards to the size of landsca ed
parking island dimensions must increase the size of such
islands to meet code requirements to such a level_ that will
not substantially reduce actual parking spaces below
required parking as required by Section 24-581. The city_ will
make this determination after the___city and property owner
have done a complete review of required parkiM and
existing and proposed uses in the property. This process will
be initiated by criteria detailed in Section 11-10 _regarding
nonconforming properties criteria. The following options may_
be employed, as an alternative to accomplish this objective:
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2. Smaller size trees may be substituted in parkinq islands
as determined by the city manager or his designee.
3. Parking islands may be eliminated and grouped to
provide larger parking islands in other areas of the property_
as described in the above section.
4. A combination of the above options may be employed to
maximize the amount of larger islands and maintaining
required parking spaces for the property.
(* Lol Exceptions: The following exceptions will apply:
(1) Special vehicular use areas which are not open to the general public
for automobile parking, such as storage areas for new, used or rental
motor vehicles, watercraft, trailers or construction equipment, interurban
bus stations and trucking terminals, shall provide interior landscaping
equal to fifteen (15) percent of the special vehicular use area. The
required landscaping shall be distributed over the special vehicular use
area so as to avoid the appearance of an unbroken expanse of paved
area.
(2) Covered parking, parking garages: All landscape regulations of the
appropriate zoning district shall apply to the exterior of the garage.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93; Ord. No. 99-03, § 2, 2-10-99)
11-9. Approved tree and palm list.
a)The Communitv Development Department may arant special written
permission to allow the planting of trees other than those listed, to meet
the Minimum Landscape Requirements. Such reguest shall be submitted
in writing with supporting documentation. Written approval for such
deviation shall be obtained prior to the planting of such trees or shrubs.
(b) Shade/canopy trees
Common Name
Latin name
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum * (ST)
Beautyleaf
Calophyllum spp. (ST)
Bridalveil
Caesalpinia granadillo (ST)
Floss Silk Tree
Chorisia speciosa
Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria formosana
Golden Shower
Cassia fistula (ST)
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Green Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus * (ST)
Gumbo Limbo
Bursera simaruba * (ST)
Indian Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
Jacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jamaican Dogwood
Piscidia piscipula* (ST)
Kapok Tree
Ceiba pentandra
Laurel Oak
Quercus laurifolia * (ST)
Live Oak
Quercus virginiana (ST)
Mahogany
Swietenia mahogany * (ST)
Mastic
Sideroxylon foetidissimum
Orchid trees
Bauhinia spp.
Paradise Tree
Simaruba glauca
Pigeon Plum
Coccoloba diversifolia* (ST)
Pink Trumpet
Tabebuia heterophylla
Pond Cypress
Taxodium ascendens
Pongam
Pongamia pinnata
Queen's Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Red Bay
Persea borbonia *
Red Maple
Acer rubrum* (ST)
Red Silk Cotton Tree
Bombax Ceiba
Royal Poinciana
Delonix regia (ST)
Rusty Fig
Ficus rubiginosa (ST)
Sapodilla
Manilkara zapota* (ST)
Sea Grape
Coccoloba uvifera *
South Florida Slash Pine
Pinus elliottii var. densa
Shortleaf Fig
Ficus citrifolia *
Spanish Cherry
Mimusops elengi (ST)
Strangler Fig
Ficus aurea *
Sugarberry
Celtis laevigata
Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis * (ST)
Wild Tamaraind
Lysiloma bahamensis* (ST)
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Willow Bustic
Dipholis salicifolia*
Yellow Poinciana
Peltophorum spp. (ST)
(ST) Only trees allowed for Street Trees
* Florida Native Species
f,g) Small trees - Trees on the small tree list shall be used under power
lines.
Common Name
Latin Name
Allspice
Pimenta dioica
Apple Blossom Shower
Cassia javanica
Black Calabash
Amphitecna latifolia*
Black Ironwood
Krugiodendron ferreum*
Black Sapote
Diospyros digyna
Blolly
Guapira discolor*
Bottlebrush, Upright and Weeping
Callistemon spp.
Brush Cherry
Syzygium paniculata
Buckthorn
Bumelia spp. *
Carambolla
Averrhoa carambola
Cassia
Cassia surattensis/beariana
Cattley Guava
Psidium cattleianum
Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana*
Citrus Trees
Citrus spp.
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstomia indica
Dwarf Poinciana
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Dahoon Holly
flex cassine *
East Palatka Holly
flex attenuate 'East Palatka'*
Fiddlewood
Citharexylum fruticosum*
Frangipani
Plumeria spp.
Geiger trees
Cordia spp. *
Glossy Privet
Ligustrum lucidum
Guiana Plum
Drypetes lateriflora
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I n kwood
Exothea paniculata *
Jamaican Caper
Capparis cynophallophora*
Japanese Fern Tree
Filicium decipiens
Jatropha
Jatropha spp.
Krug's Holly
Ilex krugiana *
Lancewood
Ocotea coriacea
Lignum-Vitae
Guaiacum sanctum*
Long Stalked Stopper, Magroveberry
Psidium longipes*
Longan
Euphoria longan
Loquat
Eriobotrya japonica
Lychee
Litchi chinensis
Madagascar Olive
Norhonia emarginata
Marlberry
Ardisia escallonoides*
Mimusops
Manilkara roxburghiana
Myrsine
Myrsine guianensis*
Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Pitch Apple
Clusia rosea *
Pond Apple
Annona glabra*
Powder Puff
Calliandra haematocephala
Red Mulberry
Morus rubra *
Sabicu
Lysiloma sabicu
Sand Pine
Pinus clausa *
Satin Leaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Silver Buttonwood
Conocarpus erectus*
Simpson's Stopper
Myrcianthes fragrans*
Snail Seed
Cocculus laurifolius
Soapberry
Sapindus saponaria
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Spicewood
Calyptranthes pallens*
Stoppers
Eugenia spp. *
Sweet Acacia
Acacia farnesiana*
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Sweet Bay
Magnolia virginiana
Varnish Leaf
Dodonea viscose*
Verawood
Bulnesia arborea
Wax Myrtle
Myrica cerifera*
Weeping Podocarpus
Podocarpus gracilior
Yaupon Holly
/lexspp. *
Yellow Elder
Tecoma stans*
Yellow Tabebuia
Tabebuia caraiba
* Florida Native Species
M Palm trees
Common Name
Latin name
Alexandra Palm
Archontophoenix alexandrae
Bismarck Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
Bottle Palm
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Cabbage Palm
Sabal palmetto *
Canary Island Date Palm
Pheonix canariensis (1)
Carpentaria Palm
Carpentaria acuminate
Chinese Fan Palm
Livistona chinensis
Coconut Palm
Cocos nucifera (1)
Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Florida Silver Palm
Coccothrinax argentata
Florida Thatch Palm
Thrinax radiata *
Foxtail Palm
Wodyetia bifurcate
Key Thatch Palm
Thrinax morrisii*
Majesty Palm
Ravenea glauca
Medjool or Zehedi Palm
Phoenix dactylifera (1)
Montgomery Palm
Veitchia montgomeryana
Paurotis Palm
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
Pindo Palm
Butia capitata
Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffiana
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Royal Palm
Roystonea elata * (1)
Screw Pine
Pandanua utilis (1)
Senegal Date Palm
Phoenix reclinata (1)
Silver Palm
Coccothrinax argentata
Solitaire Palm
Ptychosperma elegans
Spindle Palm
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Sunshine Palm
Veitchia modanielsii
Thatch Palm
Thrinax radiate*
Triangle Palm
Dypsis decaryi
Washingtonia Palm
Washingtonia robusta
Windmill Palm
Trachycarpus fortunei
Winin Palm
Veitchia winin
(1) May be used on a 1 for 1 basis
* Florida Native Species
Sec. 11-10. Landscape requirements for existing uses.
(b) (a) Nonconforming properties: Existing properties, including parking
lots, which are not in compliance with these regulations shall, upon the
occurrence of any one (1) of the following events, be subject to the
provisions of this chapter:
(1) The total square footage of the vehicular use area is
increased; or
(2) There is a structural addition which increases the combined
total gross floor area of all existing buildings on the property more
than five hundred (500) square feet or by twenty (20) percent,
whichever is less; or
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(3) Building elevation changes, excluding minor cosmetic items
such as painting, lighting fixtures, awnings and signs, involving fifty
50per cent or more of the exterior walls of a roofed structure on
the property within a two-year period. A modification to only art of
elevation shall constitute a change in the entire elevation of that
exterior wall;
(Any tenant change for a stand-alone non-residential structure
that also involves any change to any building elevation, excluding
minor cosmetic items such as painting, lighting fixtures, awnings
and sign paintings
(5) Any tenant change_ for a non-residential structure that is the
anchor tenant of a property that also involves any change to any
building elevation excluding minor cosmetic items such as painting,
lighting fixtures, _awnings and signs.
6) In the event an existina orooertv cannot abide by the current
provisions of this Chapter, if the above actions occur, the City
Manager or his designee may re uire a property owner to bring the
site to current standards to the greatest extent possible as
determined through the Development Review Committee (DRC)
process.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93)
Sec.11-11. Enforcement.
This chapter shall be the minimum standard and shall be enforced by the code
enforcement division of the city. All landscaping shall be installed as specified on
final approved landscape plans before request for a final kandseape zoning
inspection is made by the applicant. If the landscaping requirements of this
chapter have not been met at the time that a final landseape zoning inspection is
requested, the awne er agent shall post with the elt' j a Bash band of ene
Femaining materials, labor and etheF eests feF a peFied ef net FneFe than sixty (60)
days. pjqpe!jy propertyshall not receive a certificate of occupancy from the Cit 's
Building Department.
(1) Any owner or agent who fails to install and/or maintain the required
landscaping as specified on the final approved landscape plan and
standards set forth in this chapter shall be cited by the city; in the case of
failure to install required landscaping, the owner shall have forty-five (45)
days to install the required landscaping;.
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case of improper maintenance of any landscaping, the owner or agent
shall desist immediately, and shall replace or repair all damaged
landscaping, at the discretion of the city.
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(2) Each replacement tree shall be feund on the lost of
the-efty. on the approved tree list. The equivalent Rreplacement trees
shall be Florida No. 1 quality or better. The diameter of the replacement
tree shall be equal to or greater than the diameter of the abused tree.
More than one (1) tree may be utilized for replacement if the aggregate
sum of the diameters of the replacement trees is equal to or greater than
the diameter of the abused tree. Each replacement tree shall have the
largest diameter commercially available in Dade, Broward and Palm
Beach Counties for the tree species selected, provided that no
replacement tree shall have a diameter of less than three (3) inches.
Diameter measurements shall be made at four and one-half (4 1/2) feet
above the ground.
(2) Replacement trees shall be installed on site. In the event the site
cannot accommodate all required replacement trees, the remaining
replacement trees shall be installed on public lands if approved by
the enforcement agency and the applicable jurisdiction that owns
such lands. if no suitable public landsaFe leeatedthG vielateF shall
eaeh abused tFee, the fee shall be deteFfflined by multiplying the
tFee be Feplaeed on site by the tFee Femeyal fee
(4) Remedial actions and replacement required under this section shall
be completed within sixty (60) days of notice from the enforcement agency
that such actions are required. The enforcement agency may require the
violator to immediately undertake remedial actions in the event the abused
tree is an immediate threat to the public or property.
(5) Improper maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, tree abuse,
failure to supply adequate water, failure to replace missing or deficient
landscaping, failure to maintain landscaping so as to meet the intent of the
landscape code, such as buffering.
(6) Any violations of this chapter shall be referred to the code
enforcement division for enforcement. Each individual tree which is
missing, removed or damaged shall be considered a separate violation. In
addition, any other missing, removed or damaged landscaping shall be
considered as additional violations. Missing, damaged or removed
irrigation (where required) shall also be considered a separate violation of
this chapter. Each day such failure or neglect continues shall be deemed a
separate offense. Violator shall mean a person who violates this chapter.
The owner of property upon which the abused tree is located shall also be
deemed a violator if the tree abuse is undertaken by the owner's
employee, agent or person under the owner's control.
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The minimum penalty shall be not less than two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) for each violation. The minimum penalty shall be not less than
five hundred dollars ($500.00) upon conviction. The minimum penalty may
be exceeded in such cases where the city can demonstrate, using the
Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers appraisal methods, attaebed
included hereto and made a part hereof, that the value of the tree or other
landscaping exceeds the minimum penalty; in such cases, the appraised
value of the tree or landscaping shall be the minimum penalty. The
property owner or agent has the right to contract with a licensed arborist to
provide such appraised value to the City as long as the above
methodology is employed.
(Ord. No. 93-15, § 3, 6-24-93)
Chapter 24 "Zoning"
Sec.24-325. Landscaping.
(a) In all S-2 districts, all required yards and open spaces adjacent to streets
and contiguous to residentially zoned or used land shall be planted and properly
maintained with suitable planting in the form of grass, shrubs, hedges and trees
to present an attractive appearance appropriate to the neighborhood.
(b) Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the landscaping
regulations that apply to the B-3 (general business) district as defined in chapter
11 of the Code.
(c) The installation, removal and pruning of all trees and palms within the
community shall be in accordance with the standards of the National AFbeFist,
Asssewafien and chapter 11 of the City Code. All other elements of landscaping
shall be installed and maintained so as to meet all other applicable City Code
requirements.
(Ord. No. 2006-20, § 2, 12-13-06)
Sec. 24-328. Property development regulations.
Exceptions:
(1) The maximum building height may be increased by ten (10) feet to
accommodate elevator towers, mechanical equipment and screening, including
parapet walls, clocktowers or other ornamental devices; provided, however, that
the top horizontal area of all height encroachments shall not exceed more than
fifteen (15) percent of the area of the roof.
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(2) The minimum interior side or rear setback shall be fifty (50) feet when
abutting a residentially zoned district or an S-1 zoned district, excluding golf
courses, with a landscaped buffer as provided in section 24-329(6). 11-7 k .
Sec. 24-329. Special regulations.
The following are special regulations for B-1 districts:
(1) Enclosed uses. All uses shall be operated entirely within enclosed buildings,
except where permitted in division 19 of this article, for a limited period of time,
upon application to and approval of the city manager or during specified holidays
for the sale of seasonal potted plants.
(2) Lighting. In order to minimize offensiveness to persons on neighboring
property and to eliminate distractions to and temporary blinding of drivers of
vehicles passing illuminated property, all artificial parking lot lighting shall either
be shaded or screened in a manner that will limit spillover of lighting onto
adjacent property and rights -of -way.
Spillover shall not exceed three (3) footcandles vertical and shall not exceed one
(1) footcandle horizontal illumination on adjacent properties or structures
measured at grade. An outdoor lighting installation shall not be placed in
permanent use until a letter of compliance signed and sealed by a registered
engineer or architect is provided to the city stating that the lights have been field
tested and meet the standards set forth above.
(3) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of merchandise is prohibited except
where permitted in division 19 of this article, for a limited period of time, upon
application to and approval of the city manager or during specified holidays for
the sale of seasonal potted plants.
(4) Off-street parking, loading and trash containers. No off-street parking,
loading or outdoor storage area or vehicular drive shall be located within ten (10)
feet of any abutting residentially zoned or S-1 zoned district. No trash receptacle,
fixed or mobile, shall be located in a required street setback area or within fifty
(50) feet of any abutting residentially zoned district property. Loading zones shall
be permitted only in the side or rear yard setback.
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Sec. 24-348. Property development regulations.
Exceptions:
(1) The minimum interior side or rear yard setback shall be fifty (50) feet when
abutting property is either a residential or an S-1 zoned district with a landscaped
buffer as provided in section 24 3 11-7 (k).
Sec. 24-349. Special regulations.
The following are special regulations for B-2 districts:
(1) Enclosed uses. All uses shall be operated entirely within enclosed
buildings unless otherwise approved on a site development plan.
Any exposed activities such as garden supplies or automotive
installations shall be fully screened from horizontal view from any point
off the site.
(2) Lighting. In order to minimize offensiveness to persons on neighboring
property and to eliminate distractions to and temporary blinding of drivers of
vehicles passing illuminated property, all artificial parking lot lighting shall either
be shaded or screened in a manner that will limit spillover of lighting onto
adjacent property and rights -of -way. Spillover shall not exceed three (3)
footcandles vertical and shall not exceed one (1) footcandle horizontal
illumination on adjacent properties or structures measured at grade. An outdoor
lighting installation shall not be placed in permanent use until a letter of
compliance signed and sealed by a registered engineer or architect is provided to
the city stating that the lights have been field tested and meet the standards set
forth above.
(3) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of merchandise shall be permitted only
when incidental to the commercial use located on the same premises; provided
that:
a. The storage area shall not be located in any of the required setbacks.
b. The stored merchandise shall not protrude above the height of the enclosing
walls or buildings.
(4) Off-street parking and loading. No off-street parking shall be located within
ten (10) feet of any abutting residential or S-1 zoned district property. No loading
shall be located within thirty (30) feet of any abutting residentially zoned district
property. No trash receptacle, fixed or mobile, shall be located in a required
street setback area or within fifty (50) feet of any abutting residentially zoned
district property.
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Sec. 24-369. Special regulations.
The following are special regulations for B-3 districts:
(1) Lighting. In order to minimize offensiveness to persons on neighboring
property and to eliminate distractions to and temporary blinding of drivers of
vehicles passing illuminated property, all artificial parking lot lighting shall either
be shaded or screened in a manner that will limit spillover of lighting onto
adjacent property and rights -of -way. Spillover shall not exceed three (3)
footcandles vertical and shall not exceed one (1) footcandle horizontal
illumination on adjacent properties or structures measured at grade. An outdoor
lighting installation shall not be placed in permanent use until a letter of
compliance signed and sealed by a registered engineer or architect is provided to
the city stating that the lights have been field tested and meet the standards set
forth above.
(2) Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of merchandise shall be permitted only
when incidental to the commercial use located on the same premises provided
that:
a. The storage area shall not be located in any of the required setbacks
or yards.
b. The stored merchandise shall not protrude above the height of the
enclosing walls or buildings.
(3) Off-street parking and loading. No off-street parking shall be located within
ten (10) feet of any abutting residential or S-1 zoned district property. No loading
shall be located within thirty (30) feet of any abutting residentially zoned district
property. No outdoor storage area or trash receptacle, fixed or mobile, shall be
located in a required street setback area, or within fifty (50) feet of any abutting
residentially zoned district property.
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DIVISION 24. SU SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
Sec. 24-534. Performance standards.
These performance standards apply in the [SU] special utility district and
shall prevail over any provisions in the Code which are contrary thereto, except
where specifically noted herein.
(1) Minimum site size is one acre. When the applicant can demonstrate that a
site of less than one acre is in the public interest and that a workable site of one
acre or more is not available, the city commission may permit a site of less than
one acre, provided all performance standards are met.
(2) A landscaped buffer consisting of hedges, trees, berms or walls, shall be
installed to provide a visual screen. Any ^embination of hedges, "'eFMs and walls
shall be at least sox (6) feet On height at the tirne of eFdeF tO seree.n.
a!' the speewal utility plot from Provisions of Chapter 11 Section 11-7 k shall be
utilized to screen the view from any residentially zoned or recreationally zoned
plots in the city contiguous to a special utility plot. Any combination of hedges,
berms, and walls shall be at least six (6) feet in height at the time of installation in
order to screen all the special utility plot area from view from any contiguous
non residentially zoned and nonrecreationally zoned plots in the city contiguous to
the special utility plot. When fences or walls are used as the visual screen,
hedges of thirty-six (36) inches in height at the time of installation must be
planted outside such fence or wall. All landscape provisions of Chapters 11, 20,
and 21 apply
ARTICLE VII. FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES
Sec. 24-631. Residential districts.
In all residential districts, fences and walls may be erected to a maximum
height of six (6) feet along the rear property line; except, if the rear property line
abuts a commercially zoned property, then such maximum height permitted shall
be eight (8) feet. The maximum height permitted to be installed along the side
property line or elsewhere within the required side yard between the required
street front setback and the rear property line shall be six (6) feet for fences and
walls. The maximum height permitted to be installed along the front street
setback line shall be four (4) feet for chain link fences, six (6) feet for wooden or
decorative fences. All hedges, whether abutting residential, commercial or public
rights -of -way shall be maintained at a maximum of ten (10) feet along the front
setback line and side and rear property lines. Palm species planted to create a
solid buffer, and maintained according to the National Fberist Asseeiatiens
stand ate chapter 11 standards shall be exempt from the height restrictions of
this section.
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No fences, wall or hedges shall be installed or be permitted to remain in required
front street setback areas or public rights -of -way, except those properties
containing two (2) street yards may erect a fence, wall or hedge no more than
three (3) feet from the property line adjacent to the secondary street. A
secondary street shall be defined as the street front not used as the primary
entrance to a residential dwelling. Where a canal maintenance easement exists,
an opening must be provided for maintenance purposes, which shall be a
minimum of eight (8) feet in width. If there is a gate, it shall be hinged or
removable for access.
(Code 1975, § 6-44; Ord. No. 2003-10, § 2, 5-28-03)
Sec. 24-632. B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5 and B-6 districts.
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Sec. 24-808. Landscaping and screening.
In order to assure that the aesthetic appearance of the community is
maintained, the following requirements shall apply with regard to maintenance of
shrubbery and landscape materials:
(1) Homeowners must maintain healthy landscaping, to include spraying,
watering, weeding, trimming and fertilizing.
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(2) All lot areas not covered by driveways, or other paved areas or structures
shall be planted with lawn grass, ground cover or other appropriate landscape
materials, free of weeds. Lawns shall be neatly maintained at a height of four (4)
inches or less.
(3) Modifications to existing landscape material (as defined herein) shall be of
equivalent replacement.
(4) Landscape material shall not create pedestrian and/or motor vehicle
hazards.
(5) The installation, removal and pruning of all trees and palms within the
community shall be in accordance with the standards of the National ^ ""orffis
Asseeiatien-and chapter 11 of the City Code. All other elements of landscaping
shall be installed and maintained so as to meet all other applicable City Code
requirements.
(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 2, 4-14-04)
Chapter 10 LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS*
*Cross references: Code enforcement board jurisdiction, § 2-71 et seq.;
alcoholic beverages, Ch. 3; buildings and building regulations, Ch. 5; irrigation
plans, § 5-96 et seq.; regulations regarding antennas and aerials, § 5-121 et
seq.; regulations regarding swimming pools, § 5-146 et seq.; special
assessments for local improvements, § 6-56 et seq.; open burning restricted, § 7-
54; flood prevention and protection, Ch. 8; health, sanitation and nuisances, Ch.
9; required improvements and maintenance of property, § 9-36 et seq.;
regulations for trash, weeds and wild growth, etc., § 9-56 et seq.; landscaping,
Ch. 11; planting of certain trees prohibited, § 11-26; licenses and business
regulations, Ch. 12; parks and recreation, Ch. 15; planning and development, Ch.
17; signs and advertising, Ch. 18; streets and sidewalks, Ch. 20; procedure for
excavations, cutting curbs, etc., in the streets of the city, § 20-41 et seq.; curbs
and gutters in city streets, § 20-61 et seq.; construction, maintenance, etc., of
sidewalks, § 20-81 et seq.; subdivisions, Ch. 21; utilities, Ch. 22; zoning, Ch. 24.
State law references: Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land
Development Regulation Act, F.S. § 163.3161.
Art. I. In General, §§ 10-1--10-25
Art. II. Administration, §§ 10-26--10-45
Art. III. Site Plan Submissions, §§ 10-46--10-120
Art. IV. Standards and Criteria, §§ 10-121--10-150
Art. V. Improvements, §§ 10-151--10-325
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 10-151--10-180
Div. 2. Roads and Public Rights -Of -Way, §§ 10-181--10-205
Div. 3. Underground Wiring, §§ 10-206--10-220
Div. 4. Drainage, §§ 10-221--10-230
Div. 5. Waterways and Marine Structures, §§ 10-231--10-245
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Div. 6. Utilities, §§ 10-246--10-265
Div. 7. Buildings, §§ 10-266--10-285
Div. 8. Fair Share Contributions for Road Improvements, §§ 10-286--10-295
Div. 9. Park and Recreation Impact Fees, §§ 10-296--10-310
Art. VI. Land Development and Consistency Standards, §§ 10-326--10-332
Sec. 10-47. Site plan submission.
(Code 1975, § 7-7(B)(a)--(c); Ord. No. 92-20, § 2, 4-8-92; Ord. No. 95-10, §§ 6,
11, 6-14-95; Ord. No. 96-13, § 2, 9-25-96; Ord. No. 97-18, § 2, 10-22-97)
Sec. 10-79. Landscape plans.
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SECTION 3: It is the intention of the City Commission and it is hereby
ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, and that the Sections
of this Ordinance may be renumbered, relettered and the word "Ordinance" may
be changed to "Section", "Article" or such other word or phrase in order to
accomplish such intention.
SECTION 4: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, and all
Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
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SECTION 5: If any provision of this Ordinance or the application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given affect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this
Ordinance are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED, FIRST READING this At) day of (���� , 2008.
PASSED, SECOND READING this, � day of , 2008.
BETH FLANSBAUM- ALABISCO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
OF COMMISSION VOTE: 1st Reading
MARIOITSWENSON, CM MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO -
CITY CLERK DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER a' -
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAB
DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
ORDINANCE as to form. RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: 2nd Reading
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO C -:�-
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DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRA
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