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Spokane Municipal Code

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Title 17G
Chapter 17G.070
Section 17G.070.130
 

Title 17G Administration and Procedures

Chapter 17G.070 Planned Unit Developments

Section 17G.070.130 Landscaping
  1. Purpose.

Landscaping is intended to enhance the overall appearance of planned unit developments. The landscaping should improve the residential character, break up large expanses of paved areas and structures, provide privacy to the residents and reduce stormwater runoff.

  1. Design Standards.
    1. Appropriate landscaping shall be provided to replace existing vegetation that cannot be retained because of grading and/or construction requirements. (P)
    1. Landscaping and fencing around the perimeter of the PUD shall be designed to act as a transition between the PUD and adjacent properties and integrate the PUD into the neighborhood as opposed to creating a barrier between the PUD and the neighborhoods. (P)
    1. Appropriate landscaping shall be provided to screen undesirable elements and views such as storage areas, trash enclosures, utility boxes, maintenance facilities and similar features from view from the street and adjoining properties. (R)
    1. Parking areas shall feature deciduous trees that at maturity will shade seventy percent of the paved surface of the parking lot. (R)
    1. Landscaped areas shall feature drought tolerant and preferably native plan materials. (P)

Date Passed: Monday, September 24, 2012

Effective Date: Friday, November 2, 2012

ORD C34914 Section 7