Chapter 26 - City of Punta Gorda

(3) Repeat applications will be required if the grass does not begin growing
within two (2) weeks of the hydro-seeding, or if a healthy stand of grass,
free of bare spots is not established.
{Ord. No. 1508-07, 2,10-03-07; Ord. No. 1667-11, 2, 02-02-11}
Section 12.5. Plant Material and Installation
Plant material used to meet the requirements of this Article shall meet the
standards for Florida Number 1 or better, as set out in grades and standards for
nursery plants, part I and part II, Department of Agriculture, State of Florida – as
amended. At least 75 percent of the trees and 50 percent of the shrubs used to fulfill
these requirements shall be native Southern Florida species. In addition, at least 75
percent of the trees and shrubs used to fulfill these requirements shall be droughttolerant
species.
(a) Trees and Shrubs. All trees shall be at least 10-12 feet in height and 2.5 inches
in DBH at the time of installation, except evergreen trees used for screening and
buffering. Evergreen trees used in these instances shall be 6-7 feet in height.
All shrubs shall be at least 3 gallons in container size and 2 feet in height for an
upright growth habit shrub and 6-12 inches in height for a horizontal growth
habit shrub.
(b) Tree Species Mix. When more than 10 trees are required to be planted to meet
the requirements of this Article, a mix of species shall be provided. The number
of species to be planted shall vary according to the overall number of trees
planted. The minimum number of species to be planted are indicated below:
Required Number of Trees Minimum Number of Species
Under 10 1
11-20 3
21-30 4
31-40 5
41+ 6
(c) Tree Preservation Credits. Existing approved native species trees may be
credited equally towards meeting the planting requirements of this Article
according to the matrix below:
DBH Number of Tree Credits
26+ inches equal to 5, 2.5 inch caliper trees
20 to 25 inches equal to 4, 2.5 inch caliper trees
12 to 19 inches equal to 3, 2.5 inch caliper trees
5 to 11 inches equal to 2, 2.5 inch caliper trees
NOTE: No credit shall be given for trees located in required natural preservation areas, required
to be preserved by federal, state, or local laws, are prohibited species, or are located within areas
of the site where trees are not required.
Section 12.6. Landscape Plan Required
Prior to installation of any required landscape material, the applicant shall
submit a landscape plan to the City unless specifically exempted.
(a) The landscape plan shall be drawn to a suitable scale and indicate the location
of existing and proposed parking spaces, access aisles, driveways, and the
location, size, and description of all landscape materials, including the method
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