2013/03/27 Council Agenda Packet

D. Plant Materials, Size, Characteristics. All plant materials, sizes and characteristics shall be in accordance with the current American Standards for Nursery Stock. A. ociation of Nurserymen Standards. a. See the City's recommended tree list for recommended species. b. The use of plant species native to the Pacific Northwest is encouraged. c. Species listed in Snohomish County's Noxious Weeds lists (Class A, B and C) are prohibited and shall be eradicated or controlled when present. Invasive species such as English ivy cultivars `Baltica', 'California', `Pittsburgh', and 'Star; Atlantic ivy, and Scotch broom, shall not be planted. d. See the city's stormwater regulations for additional standards for plantings in stormwater facilities. Section 7: Section 35.060 of Ordinance 1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.35.060) which reads as follows: Landscape categories—Application. A. Perimeter Landscaping. Table 35-1 of this section establishes the type and width of landscaping required along property lines for the landscape category required for a specific use in each individual zone. This chart establishes the minimum requirements for each landscape category. However, additional standards may be required in individual zones or for uses being reviewed under review processes involving the hearing examiner, board of adjustment, planning commission or city council as set forth in Title 15, Local Project Review Procedures, when necessary to enhance compatibility between zones and uses. Where a minimum width of landscaping is specified, the actual width of the planting area shall be measured. Curbs, paving or other protective or boundary marking devices shall not be included in the measurement of landscape width. B. Application of Type IV Landscaping. Type IV landscaping shall be used in the following circumstances: 1. All uses which are indicated as requiring Landscape Category E in the use-standards tables of individual zones. 2. All interior portions of lots which are not developed with buildings, parking area and uses and which are not regulated by subsection A of this section, or Sections 35.080 or 35.090 of this chapter, or by other more specific landscape regulations contained in this title. Table 35-1 Street Frontage (1) Interior Lot Lines (2) Landscape Type Width Abutting Zone Type Width Category A Ill Minimum setback depth (3) Single-family II 15 feet or width of (4) required setback, whichever is less Others III 5 feet or distance between building and lot line, whichever is less B Ill 10 feet or distance between Residential (5) II 15 feet lot line and building, or whichever is less (3) I 10 feet Others III 5 feet or distance 12 14