Downtown Form-Based Code

September 19, 2016

 

Part 5. Urban Space Standards

DFD 506. Private Open Area

  1. A.
    At least 1 tree per 800 square feet of any at-grade required Private Open Area shall be planted in the rear lot area and located no closer than 5 feet to any Common Lot Line. Exceptions: General Urban, General Storefront and Workshop frontages; and sites that are reusing existing structures with no ground level open area are exempt from this requirement.
  2. B.
    Trees must be at least 2 inches in diameter at DBH and 8 feet in overall height (at time of planting). Species must be selected from a list approved by the City Forester (see Section 507. Tree Lists.)

Effective on: 1/1/1901