article 2 design and development standards - Spartanburg County

6. Landscaped Areaslocated in such a manner as to divide and break up theexpanse of paving and at strategic points, but shall contain notless than one canopy tree per 20 parking spaces, or fractionthereof. This will allow for clustering of trees. In no case shalla parking space be located more than 100 feet from the trunkof a canopy tree. Elsewhere, landscaped areas shall bedesignated to soften and compliment the building site.(Amended 5/15/2000)(1) All landscaped areas in or adjacent to parking areas shall beprotected from vehicular damage by a raised concrete curb oran equivalent barrier of six (6) inches in height. The barrierneed not be continuous.(2) Interior landscaped areas containing canopy trees must havea minimum area of eight (8) feet by eight (8) feet in size.(3) Landscaped areas adjacent to parking spaces shall belandscaped so that no plant material greater than 12 inches inheight is located within two feet of the curb or other protectivebarrier. (Plant material greater than 12 inches in height wouldbe damaged by the automobile bumper overhang or by doorsswinging open over the landscaped areas.)7. Required MaintenanceThe maintenance of required landscaped areas shall be theresponsibility of the property owner. All such areas shall be properlymaintained so as to assure their survival and aesthetic value.Section 2.02-4Common Open Space1. PurposeThe purpose of this section is to ensure adequate open space forhigh density residential development; to integrate recreation,landscaping, greenery and/or natural areas into such projects; topromote the health and safety of residents of such projects; and tocompensate for the loss of open space inherent in single-familyresidential projects.2-23