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1. Landscaping objectives. Landscaping plans shall be prepared with a view toward accomplishing the following design objectives (plans will be approved or denied based on how well these objectives are satisfied):

a. Enhance the visual environment by:

i. Adding visual interest through texture, color, size, shape, etc., and

ii. Enhancing perspective by framing views complimenting architecture, screening and creating points of interest and activity.

b. Ensure public safety by:

i. Guiding the circulation of cars and people,

ii. Controlling access to parking lots,

iii. Making traffic diverters prominent, and

iv. Creating street identification by varying the species, height, and location of landscaping.

c. Minimize noise and glare.

d. Conserve energy.

e. Complement architecture by landscaping around buildings.

f. Screen areas of low visual interest.

2. Overall Landscaping Plan. With the application for site plan approval, an overall landscaping plan shall be submitted. Landscaping plans shall show details on specific types and locations of trees and shall also identify areas to be lawn or other types of vegetation or ground cover. Additional “interior parking lot landscaping” may be required per Chapter 17.18.

3. Open space. A minimum of thirty percent (30%) of each lot shall be maintained in permanent landscaped open space.

4. Landscaping Strip. Unless otherwise approved by the planning commission, a landscaped berm at least three feet (3') high and twenty feet (20') in width shall be landscaped to meet the design requirements of Chapter 17.19 and maintained in a living, growing condition along all public street frontages.

a. The measurement of the twenty (20) feet in landscaping will be measured from the back of walk, or back curb if no sidewalk exists. Areas with meandering sidewalks will have the twenty (20) feet measured from back of curb but may not count sidewalk width as part of the twenty (20) feet in landscaping requirement.

b. Thirty percent (30%) of the landscaping strip may consist of decorative rock, bark, mulch, and/or other ground covers other than lawn. A planting/landscaping plan detailing types of ground covers, weed barriers, sprinklers, etc., in the non-lawn areas shall be submitted and approved by the planning director.

c. Trees shall be planted thirty (30) feet on center, centered ten (10) feet from the edges of the strip in all required landscaped and bermed areas.

d. Landscaping requirements concerning berming, trees, and landscape materials can be changed and/or altered (with regard to location and design) upon approval of the Planning Commission at the site plan review stage of an application. No net loss of landscaping should occur with any approved alterations. Other landscaping layouts consistent with the Lindon City Commercial Design Guidelines may also be considered by the Planning Commission.

5. Trees. Recommended trees may be found in the list of tree species located in the Lindon City Tree Planting Guide and, unless otherwise specified, shall be at least two-inch (2") caliper, measured one foot (1') above the ground and shall be at least six feet (6') in height when planted.

6. Sprinkling and irrigation. All plantings shall be serviced by an acceptable underground automatic irrigation or sprinkler system, and maintained in a healthful living condition. Dead plant materials shall be replaced as necessary within the first year of planting.

7. Landscaping around buildings. A perimeter landscape strip at least five feet (5') wide shall be placed around all buildings. (Ord. 2023-1 §1, amended, 2023; Ord. 2008-10, amended, 2008; Ord. 98-7, adopted, 2000)