Agenda 09/22/2011 stiiikane
Valley
Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
September 22, 2011 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS: STUDY SESSION—REGARDING PROPOSED CODE TEXT
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22.70(FENCING, SCREENING AND
LANDSCAPING)
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
JOHN G.CARROLL,CHAIR JOHN HOHMAN,CD DIRECTOR
MARCIA SANDS,VICE CHAIR SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MGR,AICP
BILL BATES
RUSTIN HALL
STEVEN NEILL
JOE MANN DEANNA GRIFFITH,SECRETARY
JOE STOY WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Review
Meeting Date: September 22, 2011
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FILE NUMBER: CTA-03-11
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Study Session-Amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(SVMC)
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: City initiated, code text amendment modifying Chapter 22.70
(Fencing, Screening and Landscaping) in the Spokane Valley's Municipal Code (SVMC).
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: City Council has directed staff to proceed with modifications to the
fencing and landscaping standards (Chapter 22.70) in the SVMC. On August 25, 2011 the
Planning Commission was presented an overview of landscaping standards and outlined
proposed changes.
- Staff has conducted research and prepared a draft proposal of changes. Environmental
review is being conducted through the optional determination of non-significance (DNS)
process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: No action recommended at this time. The
Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed amendment
in approximately one month.
STAFF CONTACT:
Karen Kendall,Assistant Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1: Memorandum
Exhibit 2: Strike-thru language of 22.70 (Fencing, Screening and Landscaping)
RPCA Study Session for CTA-03-11 1 of 1
Spo_�e Community Development Department
Valley
Planning Division
11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 1068 Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.720.5310 Fax:509.921.1008 planning@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: John Carroll, Planning Commission Chair and Planning Commission Members
From: Karen Kendall,Assistant Planner
CC: John Hohman, Community Development Director
Scott Kuhta, Planning Manager
Date: September 14, 2011 -
Re: Proposed Code Text Amendment to Section 22.70 (Fencing, Screening and
Landscaping)
Staff is processing a code text amendment with City Council's directive to modify fencing and
landscaping standards (Chapter 22.70) in the Spokane Valley's Municipal Code (SVMC).
The proposed amendments are as follows;
1. Section 22.70.020.B -Allowing fences to be placed on the property line of a flanking
yard (corner lot) as long it remains out of the front yard setback.
2. Section 22.70.020.0-Modifying language to provide more clarity to the clear view
triangle definition and updating references to tables and diagrams to ensure this
section is administered correctly.
3. Section 22.70.020.F- Defining which zones allow for barbed wire, concertina or razor
wire.
4. Section 22.70.040.E.9 and Table 22.70-4- Consolidate all point calculation
requirements into Table 22.70-4.
5. Section 22.70.040.J.4- Removing landscape requirement for new signs in developed
areas.
6. Section 22.70.040.L.1.e-Adding additional flexibility for landscaping requirements to
be modified on industrial zoned properties.
7. Section 22.70.040.N - Providing a threshold of when a landscape architect is required
to prepare a landscape plan and clarifying who will certify the installed landscaping
at time of completion.
Please find the attached draft language associated with the proposed code text amendments. On
September 22, 2011, staff is scheduled to provide a detailed presentation on the proposed
amendments. A public hearing is anticipated to be scheduled a month from the study session.
Chapter 22.70
FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
Sections:
22.70.010 Purpose and intent.
22.70.020 General provisions—Fencing.
22.70.030 Screening and buffering.
22.70.010 Purpose and intent.
The use of fencing and screening reduces visual, noise and lighting impacts on adjacent properties and
provides visual separation and physical buffers between land uses. It also serves to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the community by eliminating dangerous conditions and preserving property values.
(Ord. 07-015 §4, 2007).
22.70.020 General provisions—Fencing.
A. No sight-obstructing fence more than 36 inches in height, nor any non-sight-obstructing:fence
(cyclone) more than 48 inches in height may be erected and/or maintained within the required front yard
of any lot used for residential purposes.
B. Any fence or wall, erected or placed behind the minimum required front yard setback line on a flanking,
side or rear yard may be erected or maintained to a maximum height of eight feet above the adjacent
grade in residential zoning districts. Lots with double street frontage may have a fence constructed on the
property line around the yard not used as the main point of access(the apparent backyctrear yard).
C. Neither residential, commercial or industrial fencing, nor any sight obstruction including vegetation,
which constitutes a hazard to the traveling public shall be permitted on any c4;rnar lot in any zone within
the area designated as the"clearview triangle"as set forth below:
1.A clearview triangle is a measurement applied at the intersection of two streets,_3=t-'
intcrsection of ar alleys, private roads or -e-roial-driveway and a street to ensure
unobstructed vision of motorists and pedestrians.Within the clearview triangle, the space
between three and one-half feet and seven feet above the street, or three feet above the
sidewalk, must be unobstructed and calculated as follows:
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along the curb line of a local access street(or five feet from edge of pavement for a street
with no curbs), alley or commercial driveway, and the distance shown on Table 22.70-1
based on posted speed along the side along the curb line of the intersecting street(or five
feet from edge of pavement for a street with no curbs) (see Figure 22.70-3); or
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c. In cases including, but not limited to, arterials with posted speeds in excess of 35 miles
per hour, one-way streets, steep grades and sharp curves, the City traffic engineer will
determine the appropriate measurement; or
d. Yield-Controlled Intersection. For intersections of local streets with 25 mile per hour
speed limits, the right triangle having a 35-foot side measured along the curb line or edge
of pavement of the yield-controlled street, and an 80-foot side measured along the curb line
or edge of pavement of the intersecting street. Triangles for yield-controlled intersections
on collectors or arterials, or streets with speeds higher than 25 miles per hour, will be
determined by the City traffic engineer(see Figure 22.70-4); or
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AASHTO sight distance requirements for signalized intersections; or
g. Noncommercial Driveway Serving Three or More Residences.The right isosceles
triangle having sides of 15 feet measured along the curb line of the street and the edge of
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D. Exemptions. Clearview triangle regulations of this chapter shall not apply to:
1. Public utility poles;
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2. Trees, so long as they are not planted in the form of a hedge and are trimmed to a height of at
least seven feet above the street surface;
3. Properties where the natural ground contour penetrates the clearview triangle; and
4.Traffic control devices installed by the City.
E. Fences in nonresidential, commercial, mixed use and industrial zoning districts shall not exceed eight
feet in height.
F. Barbed::iro, concertina or razor wire may be used for security purposes in mixed use, commercial and
industrial zoning districts in the absence of a residential component only on the upper one-quarter of the
fence inindustri?i zoning c' ctrica. Barbed :Niro, concertina or razor wire shall not be permitted in any
residential zoning district(except for confining animals, see Section 22.70.020.G and H)or in any mixed
use zoning district adjacent to any public right-of-way.
G. In any residential zoning district, barbed wire fences may be used to confine animals, if the parcel
meets the requirements contained in Section 19.40.050.
H. Electric fences may be used for the confinement of animals; provided, however, that:
1. The fence is marked with warning signs at least 24 square inches in area located every 150
feet; and
2. The electric fence is located not less than 24 inches from the property line; and
3. Access to the fence is limited by conventional fencing or enclosure.
In. A combination of sight-obscuring fences and landscaping shall be required between incompatible land
uses as established in SVMC 22.70.030.
Jt. Fencing shall not block the view of fire protection equipment from approach. (Ord. 07-015§4, 2007).
22.70.030 Screening and buffering.
A.Applicability. The provisions of this section apply only to multifamily and nonresidential projects. •
B. Type I —Full Screening.
1.Where required for full screening, a sight-obscuring fence shall be installed consistent with the
requirements for a clearview triangle. The fence shall be at least six feet high and 100 percent
sight obscuring. Fences may be made of wood, ornamental iron or aluminum, brick, masonry,
architectural panels, chain link with slats, or other permanent materials, berms, walls, vegetative
plantings, or some combination of these.
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2. The required fence shall be further screened by a mix of plantings located within a five-foot
buffer strip that are layered and/or combined to obtain an immediate dense sight-obscuring
barrier of two to three feet in height, selected to reach six feet in height at maturity as follows:
a. A mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, planted at a distance of not less than 35 feet
on center, with a maximum of 50 percent of the trees being deciduous;
b. Evergreen shrubs shall comprise at least 75 percent of the plantings, planted at a
distance of not less than six feet on center;
c. A minimum of 24 points of landscaping shall be installed for every 25 linear feet of buffer
area;
d. Plantings used for full screening adjacent to public or private rights-of-way shall be
located outside the fence or security system.
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American Association of Nurserymen.All newly planted trees and shrubs shall be mulched and
maintained to give a clean and weed-free appearance.
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C. Type II—Visual Buffering.
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1. Where required to minimize the incompatibility between adjacent land uses, a visual screen of
not less than five feet in width which may consist of fencing, architectural panels, berms,walls,
vegetative plantings, or some combination of these shall be installed as follows:
a. A mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, planted at a distance of not less than 35 feet
on center, with a maximum of 75 percent of the trees being deciduous;
b. Evergreen shrubs shall comprise at least 50 percent of the plantings;
c. A minimum of 18 points of landscaping shall be installed for every 25 linear feet of buffer
area.
2. All trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the standards of the
American Association of Nurserymen (a copy of which is on file in the planning department). All _
newly planted trees and shrubs shall be mulched and maintained to give a clean and weed-free
appearance.
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3. The buffer shall run the entire length of the abutting lot line(s). A natural, undisturbed wooded
area at least 20 feet in width may substitute for landscaping.
D. Full screening and buffering are required for land use classification as shown on Table 22.70-2.
Table 22.70-2
—Buffers Required by Type
R-1, R-2, MF-1, NC, C, CMU, City
Zoning Districts R-3, R-4 MF-2 0, GO RC MUC Center 1-1, 1-2
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Manufactured Home Parks I I I I I I I
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Table 22.70-2
—Suffers Required by Type
R-1, R-2, MF-1, NC, C, CMU, City
Zoning Districts R-3, R-4 MF-2 0,GO RC MUC Center 1-1, 1-2
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1—Type I Full Screening II—Type II Visual Buffering n/a—Not Applicable
E. General Provisions— Landscaping.
1. Applicant may use any combination of planting materials to meet the requirements of this
section. Points are assigned based on the following:
Table 22.70-3
—Landscaping Point Values
Minimum Size(at time of planting)
Type of Plant
Material
Deciduous Trees Evergreen Trees Point Value
(in caliper inches) (in feet of height)
8-inch or greater 22 ft. and over 26
7-inch 19—21 ft. 24
6-inch 16—18 ft. 22
Large Tree
5-inch 13—15 ft. 20
4-inch 11 —12 ft. 18
3-inch 9—10 ft. 15
Medium Tree 2-inch 7—8 ft. 12
Small Tree Single trunk: 1-inch 5—6 ft. 9
Ornamental Tree Multiple trunk(minimum 3 trunks): smallest 5—6 ft. 9
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Table 22.70-3
-Landscaping Point Values
Minimum Size(at time of planting)
Type of Plant
Material
Deciduous Trees Evergreen Trees Point Value
(in caliper inches) (in feet of height)
trunk 1-inch caliper
Large Shrub 5-gallon and 24-inch height at planting 3
Medium Shrub 3-gallon and 12-inch height at planting 2
Small Shrub 2-gallon and 8-inch height at planting 1
Ornamental 1 gallon 1/2
Grasses
Groundcover 1 gallon 1/2
4-inch pots 1/4
Existing Trees Greater than 6-inch caliper 22-50
Landscaped Berm 30-inch height; 10-foot length; 3:1 slope 1 per 5
linear ft.
Turf Grass n/a 1/4 per sq.
yd.
2. Landscaping must equal or exceed a minimum number of points based on the size of the lot,
parcel or tract and the number of parking spaces.
Table 22.70-4
-Landscaping Points Required for Development, Additions or Site Alterations
Size of Developed
Number of Points Required
Area
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500-2,500 sq. ft. Site points=25
2,5019-5,000 sq.ft. Site points=50
More than 5,000 sq.ft. Site points= 50 plus one point for each 200 sq. ft. of area over
5,000 sq. ft.
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Table 22.70-4
—Landscaping Points Required for Development.Additions or Site Alterations
Size of Developed
Number of Points Required
Area
Parking 1-ss Two points per required parking space and one point for each
proposed additional parking space
3.An additional 10 percent in the number of points shall be required adjacent to the following
aesthetic corridors:
a. State Route 27 from 16th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue and Mansfield Avenue to Trent
Avenue;
b. Appleway Boulevard (south side from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road);
c. Mirabeau Parkway from Pines Road to Indiana Avenue;
d. Dishman Mica Road from 8th Avenue, south to City limits;
e. 32nd Avenue within the City limits;
f.Appleway Avenue from Barker Road to Hodges Road.
4, Points for required full screening or visual buffers shall be in addition to the points required to
meet landscaping requirements of this section.
5. A maximum of 25 percent of required landscape points may be claimed within the street right-
of-way.
6.A minimum of 60 percent of points shall be used for landscaping in the front and side yards.
7.A minimum of 25 percent of required points shall be used for evergreen plantings.
8. A maximum of 25 percent of required points may be used for turf grass. (Turf located within
the street right-of-way is excluded.)
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10. The type and location of vegetation shall not interfere with utilities and the safe and efficient
flow of street traffic.Approval by the appropriate City departments responsible for street and
utilities shall be required.
11. Any turf grass planted in the street right-of-way shall be excluded from turf point credits.
12. Street trees are included for point calculation.
13. All plant material planted to meet the minimum requirements of these regulations shall be in
a healthy condition at the time of planting and shall meet quality standards set forth by the
American Standard for Nursery Stock.
14. Turf grass shall be planted, seeded or re-seeded as necessary, watered and maintained in
such a manner as to completely cover all exposed areas of soil after one full growing season.
15. No disturbed ground shall be left exposed. Grass and other approved and appropriate
ground covers or mulch shall cover all nonpaved and nonbuilt developed areas.
16. Landscaping may be included within stormwater facilities, providing it does not impede on
functionality and is consistent with stormwater guidelines.
F. Street Trees.
1. Street trees shall include deciduous trees planted in or within 10 feet of any public or private
right-of-way, planted at a distance of not less than 35 feet on center in sleeves designed to direct
root development as shown in Figure 22.70-9 of this chapter. -
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2. If construction is adjacent to any local access, collector or arterial, at least one medium tree
shall be planted for each 40 linear feet, or fraction thereof, for that portion of the development
abutting the right-of-way.
3.Where overhead utility lines are present, use appropriate street tree species as specified in
Appendix 22-A, Recommended Planting List, in subsection 0 of this section.
G. Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas. -
1. Headlight Screening. Where parking lot design includes spaces which allow vehicles to park
perpendicular to public rights-of-way or structures located on adjacent parcels, headlight
screening shall be required. Headlight screening should not exceed 30 inches in height for the
length of the parking area.
Figure 22.70-10 Headlight Screening
2.When a parking area abuts residentially zoned property along any interior side or rear
property line, Type I full screening is required.
3. A maximum of 10 percent of the number of required parking spaces may be replaced with
landscaping. Ten points of landscaping shall be required for each substituted parking space.
4. A minimum of 25 percent of required points for parking areas shall be evergreen plant
materials.
5. Amount and Location.
a. Each parking lot island and/or peninsula shall be a minimum of 130 square feet with a
minimum average width of five feet;
b. Each parking lot island and/or peninsula shall contain a minimum of one medium tree;
c. The distance between any parking space and a landscaped area shall be no more than
75 feet;
d. All parking lot planting areas shall be protected with concrete curbs, or equivalent
barriers. Bumper blocks shall not be used for boundaries around the landscaped area;
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e. All landscaping must be located between parking stalls, at the end of parking columns,
or between stalls and the property line. Landscaping which occurs between the parking lot
and a building or recreation area shall not be considered as satisfaction of these
requirements;
f. Each tree shall be planted a minimum of two feet away from the outside of any
permanent barrier of a landscaped area or edge of the parking area. Trees shall be staked
for a period of not less than 12 months after planting;
g. Ground cover or grasses shall be planted to cover each parking lot planting area within
three years from the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. All ground cover shall
have a mature height of not more than 24 inches. Loose rock, gravel, decorative rock or
stone, or mulch shall not exceed 20 percent of the planting area;
h. Space devoted to required parking lot planting areas shall be in addition to any required
front, side, and rear yard buffer requirements;
i. Stand-alone parking lots shall require three points of landscaping for each parking space
and shall be exempt from other landscaping requirements.
6. Any construction within or expansion or reconstruction of existing parking facilities in excess of
500 square feet shall be required to come into compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
7. Parking areas limited to commercial loading and truck maneuvering are limited to provision of
street trees along public rights-of-way, planted at intervals no greater than 30 feet on center.
8. Modifications to protect drainage features, easements, or facilities shall be allowed.
9. The requirements of this section shall not apply to parking garages or parking decks, or
display areas for automotive and equipment sales and rentals.
10. Proposals requiring ten (10) new parking stalls or less are exempt from landscaping points
found in Table 22.70-4.
H. Landscaping Required for Common Open Space.
1. Fifty percent of the required common open area shall contain irrigated plantings.
I. Screening of Loading Docks. Off-street loading spaces and apron space should be screened from view
of the abutting streets for a minimum of 35 feet:
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1. By a combination of permanent architectural and landscape elements such as walls, berms,
trees and shrubs with a mature height of at least to the height of the top of the dock door but no
greater than 12 feet above the truck dock apron; and
2. Shall, when viewed at a perpendicular angle from the street, screen the loading spaces
completely, except for driveway opening(s).
J. Landscaping Requirements for Freestanding Signs.
1. New freestanding sign structures serving a new development shall provide a landscaping area
as follows:
a. Structures on Slab. A landscape border of 18 inches or more measured from the edge of
slab for monument signs.
b. Single Pole Structures.A landscape border not less than 32 square feet in area located
18 inches or more measured from the edge of footing if flush with natural grade, or 18
inches from the pole, provided the footing is covered with not fess than 18 inches of soil.
c. Multiple Pole Structures. A landscape border not less than 60 square feet in area located
18 inches or more measured from the edge of footings. The landscape border may be
placed adjacent to the poles provided footing is covered with not less than 18 inches of soil.
2. New freestanding sign structures located within 208 swales areas require no additional
landscaping. Footings shall be installed in such a way that the biofiltration function of the swale
is not diminished.
3. New freestanding sign structures located within existing developments where landscaping
meets the requirements of subsection C of this section require no additional landscaping.
4. New sign structures on a fully developed site v.'ff! �c :ro n^ „ m xo:iccopsuor.t to
oubcect'.on K of th!o 000tio,-.are exempt from landscaping.
5. Points for landscaping of sign structures may be used to meet the minimum requirements of
this chapter.
K.Xeriscaping.
1. The number of required points may be reduced by up to 20 percent for use of recommended
xeriscape planting materials combined with decorative hardscape. Xeriscape planting materials
need fewer waterings than typical lawn grasses and can tolerate, resist, or avoid drought after
they are established. They have attractive ornamental features and are relatively easy to grow.
Xeriscape planting materials have not been invasive in local growing conditions.
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2. Use drip or trickle irrigation.
3. Mulch with three to four inches of shredded or ground bark, well-rotted compost,wood
shavings or chips at the time of installation.
L. Modification of Landscaping Requirement.
1. The director may approve alternative landscaping proposals where:
a. Only a portion of the parcel is being developed;
b. Landscaping would interfere with the adequate storage, conveyance, treatment or
control of stormwater runoff or would interfere with the maintenance of stormwater facilities
or natural drainage systems;
c. Applicant proposes xeriscaping in conformance with subsection K of this section;
d. Existing structures or improvements preclude installation of required landscaping and
irrigation systems as prescribed herein.
e. Additions or expansions on developed Industrial zoned properties may be exempt from
landscaping requirements. where it is shown that the installation is not feasible.
2. Where applicant proposes to preserve existing healthy trees, a credit may be applied to points
for required landscaping; provided, however, that not more than 25 percent of the total points
may be located within the public right-of-way. Credit may be approved as follows:
Table 22.70-5
—Credits for Tree Preservation
Size of Preserved Deciduous Tree* Height of Existing Preserved Conifer Landscape Points Applied
6-inch caliper 16—18 ft. 25
7-inch caliper 19—21 ft. 28
8-inch to 10-inch caliper 22—28 ft. 30
10.1-inch caliper to 15-inch DBH 29—32 ft. 35
15.1-inch to 20-inch caliper 33—36 ft. 40
20.1-inch to 25-inch caliper 37—40 ft. 46
Over 25-inch caliper >41 ft. 58
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3. The decision of the director regarding modification of landscape requirements shall be final
unless an aggrieved person appeals that decision to the hearing examiner.
M. Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement.
1. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, person(s)who prepared landscape plan a
ndsczpe : ch;to t will certify that the irrigation systems and landscaping have been
installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
2. The director may authorize a delay where planting season conflicts would produce high
probability of plant loss. In the event the director authorizes a delay, a limited access agreement,
not to exceed six months, may be issued to complete the installation of required landscaping.
Maintenance of landscaping shall be the responsibility of the property owner. All landscaping
required by this chapter shall be permanently maintained in a healthy growing condition.
Trees that become diseased, severely damaged or die shall be removed by the owner. All trees
removed under this section shall be replaced in accordance with the approved landscaping plan
for the property. Lack of maintenance shall constitute a violation of this code.
a. Tree guards are to be used around the base of each tree in lawn areas.
b. Trees are to be planted a minimum of four feet from any curb stop whenever possible.
c. Landscaping must be maintained to allow fire protection equipment to be seen from
approach.
d. All landscaping must provide for a three-foot clear area around all fire protection
equipment.
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N. Landscaping Plan Requirements. The-A landscaping plan shall be prepared and sealed by a
registered landscape,--:::-ch'..e.:41-: architect when proposal exceeds (50) landscape points. All landscape
plans shall , include the size and type of landscaping materials, the dimensions of the tract, and a point
calculation showing compliance with this provision.
O. Recommended Planting Species. Refer to Appendix 22-A.
(Ord. 07-015§4, 2007).
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Department of Community Development
Planning Division
Pilanntng Comiggisson
Study Session
September 22, 2011
Code Text Amend!;'.ent of Chapter 22.70
VellcILIg gird liandiscaapfng
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Department of Community Development
Planning Division
Eackground
I City Council
directed August 25, 2011 the Planning Commission
staff to was presented and overview of landscaping
modify
fencing and standards with proposed changes outlined.
landscaping
standards in V • -
Chapter
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Spol.an'e`" Department of Community Development
Planning Division,,
I yo e 0 Ameradrrnerrils
zg. Clarify fence height on Flanking Yards;
.; Correction to Clear View Triangle tables and
definition;
Clarify which zones allow barbed wire;
Streamline landscape point calculations;
Remove landscaping requirement around signs in
developed areas;
Provide more options to modify landscape
requirements; and
Establish threshold when a Landscape Architect is
required.
Spoka ems` Department of Community Development :, .
ley . Planning Division C
Jences Sec on 22.70.020
IF lartking Ye'rd Corner Lot
22.70.020.8.Any
1.' v� 1 4 i W.Y M§i L G+w h4 M L E L=
fence or wall,erected
or placed behind the +`;
minimum required front ,: %.
yard line • i x .
15 ft front yard
may be erected setback tine r
or maintained to a
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maximum height of Rear
eight feet above the • Yard
adjacent grade in Lec
residential zoning
districts. # i7118 N" _r 0.1 ���[Li_ CT _..;
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Valle} Planning Division
i3ènces .section22.7oo2o
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l�1 0 LC e Section 22.70.020
`-_-"'f'- -:, _„_.°-_- 22.70.020.C. Neither residential,
commercial or industrial fencing, nor any sight obstruction
including vegetation, which constitutes a hazard to the traveling
public shall be permitted on any cornea lot in any zone within the
area designated as the "clearview triangle” as set forth below:
1. A clearview triangle is a measurement applied at the
intersection of two streets . -- - . . . ,alleys,
private roads or commercial. driveway and a street to ensure
unobstructed vision of motorists and pedestrians. Within the
clearview triangle, the space between three and one-half feet
and seven feet above the street, or three feet above the
sidewalk, must be unobstructed and calculated as follows:
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Si tI a Department of Community Development
®0Valle Planning Division A
iiiiiii Fences _Section 22.70.020
Clearview
Triangle : Figure 22.70-2 Uncontrolled Intersection
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a. Uncontrolled xFr.irnirr tor aL
Intersection.The right Vr// / i ijj`0 / US
isosceles triangle having / // .•/
sides of 50 feet measure \ . e'. %/,
along the curb line of
each intersecting local / /
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from edge of pavement J `�
for a street with no arr WAY CM ROf. -WAS
curbs)
(see
Figure 22.70-2);or
Spokane Department of Community Development ° n
Malley,,r;,0.,_ Planning Division
ifences Section 22:70.020
Table 22.70-1
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g —Two-Way Stop Controlled
Intersection-
Yield Controlled
Posted Speed(In MPH) Distance(in Feet)
25 70
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Controlled Intersection 35 110
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Planning Division ._ <"�i -_
3encsSection 22.70.020
6 t. 22.70.020.F. Barbed wife, concertina or razor
wire may be used for security purposes in mixed use, commercial
and industrial zonin districts in th- absence of a residential
component only on the upper one-quarter of the fence ir1
Barbedwi-re, concertina or razor wire
shall not be permitted in any residential zoning district (except for
confining animals, see Section 22.70.020.G and H) or in any
mixed use zoning district adjacent to any public right-of-way.
G. In any residential zoning district barbed wire fences may be
used to confine animals, if the parcel meets the requirements
contained in Section 1 9.40.050.
Spoka'e�` Department of Community Development w
I jValley Planning Division rte,
ffenc ' Section 22.70.020
Allowed Zones:
Community Commercial (C) �- _ --- -- —
Regional Commercial (RC) 24 ��o ....�. Wire,♦♦♦r�
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Corridor Mixed Use Y 0 ♦�4�
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Light Industrial (I-1) '04144$***�9,��ts,�, 04,• � •5 ? .
Heavy Industrial (I-2) �'�.4��,�,t.•g„�+deab4
'not(drawee(afon��1j yuGfic • � ` �� '� r tie.��
right-of way tnthese
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Spolan'c Department of Community Development
..,„,OWle} Planning Division
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ands'coping. Sectio22.70.030
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Landscaping for signs on developed properties:
22.70.030.J.4
New sign
structures on a :
fully = -
developed site ,, I . - -
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Spokan'a`- Department of Community Development • _, -, ..ti it . _
HeY, , j p Planning Division
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Table 22.70-3 ,a',in, k -'A
Size of Planting Point �O.e.t'r -Aft.; -..f;-e.
(notcomprehensivelist) Value ';' ` ''t+ftry�' ' -st. ,
Large Tree(range) /' '
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Medium Tree t.,4 . i---
Small Tree '.'`.,re'j __- r�;tt
Ornamental Tree
Large Shrub •
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Medium Shrub . %ii, t it \` 1 t a;r
Small Shrub •-••-, t«�=�+ �-`�""'— —
Ornamental Grasses 1 gallon
i^ ll_
Groundcover 1 gallon or 1/4"pots 1/4-1/2 i-» ---
ri-'=.
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Spot:-**" " Department of Community Development __ '`r
— ley , Planning Division 'y,.
_.., ,
—i ak cCatiny Points. . :
!medium Tree(1x12)= Fran: r4'`-
�! :7 .'
4 Large Shrubs(4x3)= 1 lu is : '4,.y,4. ;' '.' ;.
1 pts Ia ! ,a-+,:.. . irQ— 'S , igmnim�
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9 Medium Shrubs(9x2) Jr k *'
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= 18 os �� _
4 Ornamental Grasses •La s `xV., 1°°-: A
(4xYz)=2 pts / .� ° .0
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Department of Community Development __..a.._a ..-a
SPENT,
j Planning Division
AMI SGect o 22.70.0.30� �r
Remove:
Remove all of Table 22.70-4
22.70.030.E.9.a-b -Landscaping Points Required
and incorporate Number of Points Required for
Size of Development,Building Additions and/or Site
into Table 22.70-4 Developed Area Alterations
d:
1 500 sq.ft. Site points- 10
Ad
500-2,500 sq.ft.Site points=25
22.70.030.G.10. 2,5010-5,000 Site points=50*
sq.ft.
More than 5,000 Site points=50 plus one point for each 200
sq.ft. sq.ft.of area over 5,000 sq.ft.
Parking lot.. Two points per required parking space and
one point for each proposed additional
parking space
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1 Sp"'ol:an'''c" —'''''— Department of Community Development •�1�: :_,,.,. .r_
1Va1 - Planning Division ^ a , _
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1aYL joziig S ectiLn 22.70.030
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... , Industrial zoned site.
___LA _. ._. - - 4,000 square foot new building
1,-,--:.- - -. , . Located in middle of lot without any vegetation and
possible water.
Requires 52 points of landscaping with size and
parking.
1 slicks-1'1'1e” Department of Community Development
Y,�„ .. Planning Division
i
•t J n CciLp g Section 22.70.030
.indscape Plans°
22.70.030.N. Landscaping Plan Requirements. Tiff& A landscaping
plan shall be prepared and sealed by a registered landscape
architect when proposal exceeds f 50) landscape points All
landscape plans shall and include the size and type of
landscaping materials, the dimensions of the tract, and a point
calculation showing compliance with this provision.
22.70.030.M.1 Prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy, person(s) who prepared landscape plan ti -e-cjiste-reel
landscape architect will certify that the irrigation systems and
landscaping have been installed in accordance with approved
plans and specifications.
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County Lake
Flanking Yards Allow fence along property Must meet flanking Must meet flanking Must meet
line on flanking yard outside yard setback yard setback flanking yard
front setback setback
Barbed Wire Fenei lowed in Ctffice, Not allowed except in Allowed to RC,LI and Not allowed
Commercial and Industrial CB,GC and I Zones. HI on top V.of fence.
Zones;top V.of fence. RA allowed for May be used for utility
agricultural purposes. or institutional uses in
4z.eetz r,e_€ 3 strands on top. other zones.
Landscaping& Not allowed-for new signs on Landscaping not Requires landscaping Requires
a developed site w/out required landscaping
Signs landscaping.
Landscaping Yes,allow modifications to be Yes,but not directly Yes,but not directly Yes,but not
made with Director's related to industrial related to industrial directly related
Flexibility for approval. properties. properties. to industrial
Industrial lots properties.
Landscape Architect Proposing except fon for Requires Architect No Architect required. Requires Architect
smaller protects w/out exception w/out exception
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s okan'c�``' Department of Community Development {
mss__ • Planning Division I v
®Summary
Fences
Jim Flanking Yards; a*Streamline point
aric Clear View calculations;
Triangle a>i&Landscaping and signs;
corrections; and aOptions for landscape
at Barbed wire ! requirements; and
located a When a Landscape
Architect is required
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