9658.4. - Use of plant materials.

The scope of a project will ultimately determine landscape plant selection. In order for landscaping to relate to architectural design, the following criteria shall apply:

A.

Evergreen trees are encouraged against buildings to soften the appearance of bland expanses of walls, and to visually screen neighboring projects and subdivided exterior spaces.

B.

Deciduous trees are effectively used for solar control in summer and winter. Some such trees are flowering and are desirable as accents.

C.

Large shrubs are effectively used to screen undesirable views and act as an intermediate height element to bring buildings into human scale.

D.

Medium/low shrubs are ornamental and provide foliage, texture and color to landscape themes.

E.

Vines and espalier are effective screens in visually softening walls and fences. Many vines provide excellent flower color to brighten narrow planters against buildings and walls.

F.

Applicable native plant materials and drought tolerant species are encouraged for water conservation.