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Hinesburg Zoning Regulations – October 12, 2009 Article 4(4) Adequacy of exterior lighting for safe circulation on the site without creating off-siteglare and excess illumination.(5) Adequacy of sewer and water.(6) Adequacy of drainage and grading plan, ensuring treatment and control of stormwaterrunoff, control of soil erosion during and after construction, and proper designsolutions for steep slopes and poorly drained areas.(7) Consistency with the Town Plan in regards to the pattern of development,preservation of significant natural and cultural resources, and the location and natureof existing and planned roadways and other public facilities.(8) Proper planning and design in regard to hazardous wastes and avoidance of runoff.(9) Conformance with design standards as stated in Sections 3.4.5 and 5.6, where theyapply.4.3.5 The Development Review Board may limit the number and width of access drives to securetraffic mobility and safety. It may also require the provision of joint facilities for access,parking, and utilities.4.3.6 No commercial or industrial use shall operate outside the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.without the conditional use approval of the Development Review Board. Hours of operationmay be established by the Development Review Board in instances where site plan approvalis required but no conditional use approval is required.4.3.7 Site plan approval shall expire after the period of time set forth in Section 8.5.4.3.8 Landscaping Plan & Standards:PURPOSE: The Town of Hinesburg recognizes the importance of trees, landscaping, andwell-planned green spaces in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of residents throughimproved drainage, water supply recharge, flood control, air quality, sun control, shade, andaesthetics. Landscaping shall be required and a landscape plan submitted for all uses subjectto site plan review, and, within the village growth area districts, for subdivisions and plannedunit developments. In evaluating landscaping, screening, and street tree plan elements, theDevelopment Review Board shall promote the retention of existing, healthy trees whileencouraging the use of a variety of plant species that are suited to the site and soil conditions.Native plant species are preferred, and under no circumstances shall non-native invasivespecies be used. See “Invasive Plants of the Eastern US” website (www.invasive.org/eastern)for a list of non-native invasive species. Also see the Vermont Invasive Plant Councilwebsite (www.vtinvasiveplants.org) for more information on invasive species managementand statewide restrictions. Contact the Planning & Zoning Office and/or the Hinesburg TreeWarden for street tree species recommendations.(1) Landscaping Plan: Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to have the plancrafted by a landscape architect, professional landscape designer, or other landscapeprofessional. For subdivisions and planned unit developments in the village growtharea, such plans shall be submitted with the preliminary and final plat applications.The plan shall include:(a) All proposed physical improvements, such as buildings, parking areas,sidewalks, etc.(b) The location of existing natural features, such as significant trees, streams,wetlands, and rock outcroppings.(c) Proposed landscaping location and materials, including existing vegetation toremain, types of new plant materials, identified by common name andbotanical name, sizes of all new plant materials by height and/or diameter at- Page 40 -
Hinesburg Zoning Regulations – October 12, 2009 Article 4(d)(e)time of planting and at maturity, quantities of each of the planting materials,tree planting specifications, and treatment of the ground surface (paving,seeding, mulch, etc.).Methods for controlling erosion and protecting landscaped areas.An explanation of when the landscaping will be installed relative toconstruction activities and phasing.(2) Landscaping Standards:Landscaping can be seen as “green infrastructure” both forindividual projects and for the Town as a whole. As such, a well-designed landscapeplan is just as important as a properly-engineered road, sewer system, or stormwatercontrol system.(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)The Development Review Board shall require compliance with any TreeOrdinance or Landscaping Design Standards enacted by the Town, subsequentto the effective date of these regulations.There shall be a mix of large canopy tree species within each landscapingplan. To the extent practicable, these trees shall not be limited solely to streettrees, and shall be included throughout the project area (e.g., front, side, rearyards).Landscaping of Parking Areas. Except for parking spaces accessory to asingle-family or two-family dwelling, all off-street parking areas subject toreview by the Development Review Board, shall be landscaped withappropriate trees, shrubs, and other plants including ground covers, asapproved by the Development Review Board. Deciduous shade trees shall beutilized to provide shade and reduce glare, and large expanses of parking shallinclude landscaped islands. The Development Review Board shall considerthe adequacy of the proposed landscaping to assure the establishment of asafe, convenient, and attractive parking area.Landscaping Budget Requirements. The Development Review Board shallrequire the following minimum planting costs for all landscape plans.Landscaping standards must be addressed, regardless of the minimum plantingcost calculation – i.e., spending above the minimum may be necessary. Totallandscaping improvement cost (not including cost to develop the plan) shall beno less than 3% of the first $250,000 in construction and site improvementcost, plus an additional 2% of the next $250,000 in construction and siteimprovement cost, plus an additional 1% of the remaining construction andsite improvement cost over $500,000. For example, a project with aconstruction and site improvement cost of $150,000 would require $4,500 inlandscaping improvements; whereas, a $2,500,000 project would requirelandscaping of at least $32,500 ($7,500+$5,000+$20,000). In evaluatinglandscaping requirements, the DRB may grant some credit for existing trees orfor site improvements other than plantings (e.g., berms, stone walls, public artinstallations, etc.) as long as the objectives of this section are not reduced.Maintenance & Responsibility. Plantings shown on an approved landscapingplan shall be maintained by the property owner in a vigorous growingcondition throughout the duration of the use. Plants not so maintained shall bereplaced with new plants at the beginning of the next immediately followinggrowing season.- Page 41 -
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