§ 25-2-1007. PARKING LOTS.

(A)

For each 12 parking spaces in a parking lot that is in a landscape yard, a minimum of 90 square feet of landscaped area are required within the parking lot.

(B)

For each 12 parking spaces in a parking lot that is not in a landscape yard, a minimum of 60 square feet of landscaped area are required within the parking lot.

(C)

A parking lot must have end islands landscaped with trees in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual.

(D)

Except as provided in Subsection (E), a parking space may not be located more than 50 feet from a landscaped area, or more than 50 feet from a tree.

(E)

In a parking lot that has more than three distinct modules for the parking of vehicles:

(1)

a landscaped median at least 10 feet wide and at least the length of the parking module is required for every second parking module for the parking of vehicles;

(2)

a tree must be located within 25 feet of each parking space adjacent to a median; and

(3)

end islands with trees are required.

(F)

A landscaped area that is required by this section:

(1)

may consist of non-contiguous portions, and may be in the form of features commonly referred to as medians, peninsulas, and islands;

(2)

must be evenly distributed throughout a parking lot, except that the distribution and location of landscaped area may accommodate existing trees or other natural features if the total area requirement is satisfied; and

(3)

may count toward compliance with Section 25-2-1003(A) ( General Requirements ).

Source: Section 13-7-61(e) - (g); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20090618-076.