Ordinance 27920006.150.014B
WSS/klt
05/21/90
ORDINANCE NO. 2792
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 20.12 OF THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH MORE SPECIFIC
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Edmonds Community Development Code is
hereby amended by adding a new chapter 20.12 entitled
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS which reads as
follows:
CHAPTER 20.12
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOAR❑ LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
20.12.000 SCOPE
The landscape requirements found in this chapter
are intended for use by the Architectural Design
Board (ADB) in reviewing projects, as set forth
in Chapter 20.10.010 of the Community
Development Code. The ADB shall be allowed to
interpret and modify the requirements contained
herein, provided such modification is consistent
with the purposes found in Chapter 20.10.000 of
the Community Development Code.
20.12.010 LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
The Applicant has the option of submitting a
preliminary landscape plan to the Architectural
Design Board prior to final approval. The
preliminary landscape plan need not include the
detail required for final approval, although
areas of proposed landscaping should be shown.
Final project approval cannot be given until the
final landscape plan is submitted and approved.
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The following items shall be shown on any final
landscape plan submitted to the ADB for review:
A. Name and address or location of the project.
B. All plant material identified by botanical
and common name --genus, species and
variety. (See Section 20.12.015)
C. Location of all trees and shrubs to be
planted.
D. Three sets of landscape plans drawn to a
scale of 1"=30' or larger (e.g., 1"=201,
1"=10', etc.). Plan should include a bar
scale for reference. See "Checklist for
Architectural Design Board" items (on
Architectural Design Board brochure) for
required number of other plans.
E. Scale of the drawing, a north arrow and date
of the plan.
F. All property lines, as well as abutting
streets and alley.
G. Locations, sizes and species of existing
trees (6 inches in caliper or more) and
shrubs. Trees and shrubs to be removed must
be noted. Natural areas should be
designated as such.
H. Any proposed or existing physical elements
(such as fencing, walls, buildings, curbing,
and signs) that may affect the overall
landscape.
I. Parking layout, including circulation,
driveway location, parking stalls and
curbing (see Section 20.12.020(D)).
J. Grading shown by contour lines (minimum five
foot intervals), spot elevations, sections
or other means.
K. Location of irrigation system (see
20.12.020(E), below).
20.12.015 PLANT SCHEDULE
A. The plant schedule shall indicate for all
plants the scientific and common names,
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quantities, sizes and spacing. Quantities
are not required on a preliminary landscape
plan. A preliminary plan may also indicate
shrubs as masses rather than showing the
individual plants. The final plan must show
individual shrubs and quantities.
B. Minimum sizes at installation are as
follows:
1-3/4" caliper street trees
1-1/2" caliper other deciduous trees
8' minimum height vine maples and other
multi -stemmed trees
6' minimum height evergreen trees
18' minimum height for medium and tall
shrubs
small shrub = less than 3-1/2 feet tall at
maturity
medium shrub = 3-1/2 to 6 feet tall at
maturity
large shrub = more than 6 feet tall at
maturity
C. Maximum size:
Species approved within a landscape plan
shall have a growth pattern in scale with
the development and be consistent with the
preservation of significant views and height
limit for the zoning district.
D. Maximum spacing:
large shrubs = 6' on center
medium shrubs = 4-1/2' on center
small shrubs = 3' on center
E. Groundcover is required in all planting bed
areas as follows:
1 gal. 30" on center
4" pots 24" on center
2-1/4" pots 18" on center
rooted cuttings 12" on center
All groundcover shall be living plant material
approved by the ADB.
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20.12.020 GENERAL ❑ESIGN STANDARDS
A. Preference shall be given an informal
arrangement of plants installed in a variety
of treatments that will enhance building
designs and attractively screen parked
vehicles and unsightly areas, soften visual
impact of structures and enhance views and
vistas.
B. A formal arrangement may be acceptable if it
has enough variety in layout and plants.
Avoid continuous, long, unbroken, straight
rows of a single plant where possible.
C. Existing vegetation that contributes to the
attractiveness of the site should be
retained.
Existing significant trees and shrubbery (6"
caliper or more) must be shown on the
proposed Landscape Plan and saved and
incorporated into the landscape plan, if
they are reasonably attractive and of good
quality.
D. Extruded curbs 4-6" are required where
landscaping meets paved areas. Wheelstops
will be required as needed, and must be
affixed permanently to the ground.
E. Automatic irrigation is required for all
ADB-approved landscaped areas for projects
which have more than four dwelling units,
4,000 sq. ft. of building area or more than
20 parking spaces.
F. All planting areas should be at least 4 feet
wide between curbs.
G. Deciduous or broadleaf evergeen trees should
be planted at least 4 feet from curbs,
especially in front parking stalls. Where
possible, coniferous trees should be planted
at least 7 feet from curbs.
H. All plants shall be compatible with the
character and climate of the Pacific
Northwest. Shrubs and/or groundcover are
required to provide 75% ground coverage
within 3 years.
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I. Berms or mounds should be no steeper than
3(H):1(V). Any slopes steeper than 3:1 (2:1
is maximum permitted by the City for fill
slopes) need erosion control netting or
other erosion control methods in planting
areas not covered by grass (e.g. rockery).
J. Landscaping must be provided in adjacent
rights -of -way between property line and curb
or street edge and shown on the landscape
plan.
K. Street trees must be planted according to
the City's street tree plan. Contact the
Planning Division for details.
L. Street trees should be installed within 4
feet of either side of the property line.
M. Landscaping should be tall enough to soften
any dumpster enclosures located in planting
areas.
N. Trees and very large shrubs should be
planted at least 5 feet from any water/sewer
lines. Landscape plantings shall reflect
consideration of plantings in relation to
utility lines.
0. Utility boxes should be screened with
landscaping without blocking access.
P. Species approved within a landscape plan
shall have a growth pattern in scale with
the development and be consistent with the
preservation of significant views and height
limit for the zoning district.
20.I2.025 SCREENING
A. Parking Lot Perimeters
1. A minimum 5-foot planting strip is
required around the perimeter of all
parking lots (see additional
requirement for parking lots abutting
streets, below). This strip is not
required where parking is enclosed
within a building.
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2. Where a parking lot abuts any street, a
landscaped area of 10 feet in width is
required.
3. Where a driveway abuts a property line,
a planting area at least 5 feet in
width must be installed adjoining the
property line.
4. Fronts and sides of parking rows must
be screened with plants or shrubs which
will grow to an average height of 3-1/2
feet at maturity or with a berm planted
with ground cover at a maximum height
of 3-1/2 feet. Evergreen or deciduous
trees and groundcover shall be
included.
5. The minimum plant density shall be a
minimum of 1 row of evergreens or 2
rows of deciduous shrubs. Hedges along
property lines may not exceed 6 feet in
height, and visibility for motorists
must be taken into account when hedges
adjoin driveways or vehicle access
points.
6. Shrubs must be at least 18 inches high
at installation and must reach a height
of 3-1/2 feet at maturity if there is
no berm.
B. Outdoor Storage
1. Areas of outdoor storage must be
screened on all sides by a solid
barrier at least 6 feet high. This
barrier may include a combination of
building wall, a decorative, sight
obscuring fence or wall, earth berms,
or a solid planting screen of
predominantly evergreens.
C. Service Area
1. Service areas must be
material or vegetation
provide a solid visual
high.
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screened with
sufficient to
barrier 6 feet
20.12.03❑ GENERAL PLANTING STANDARDS
A. Blank Building Walls
1. Blank building walls should be softened
by landscaping.
2. Landscaping should include trees and
shrubs - mostly evergreen.
3. Trees should be planted an average of
20 feet on center either formally or in
clusters.
B. Foundation Plantin
1. Trees and shrubs should soften the
building elevation and soften the
transition between the pavement and the
building.
2. Plantings may be in informal or formal
arrangements (see Sections 20.12.020
(A) and (B)) .
3. Landscaping should be planted in all
areas except service areas.
4. Planting areas should be at least 4
feet wide.
2❑.12.035 PARKING LOT INTERIOR LANDSCAPING
A. Applies to parking lots with 20 or more
stalls or 6,000 square feet.
B. For parking lots with 6,000 - 12,000 square
feet, 5 percent of the vehicle use area
shall be in landscaping.
C. For parking lots with 12,000 square feet or
more in area, 7 percent of the vehicle use
area shall be in landscaping.
D. Vehicle use area includes driveways and
service areas.
E. The minimum area per planter is 64 square
feet.
F. The maximum area per planter is 1,500 for
parking lots greater than 12,000 square
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feet. Planters shall be spread throughout
the parking lot.
G. Larger areas are desirable, but that portion
of each planter area in excess of 1,500
square fee will not be included in the total
area requirement.
H. Planters shall project out into the pavement
as peninsulas or island (surrounded on at
least two sides by pavement).
I. Shade trees are required at the rate of a
minimum of 1 per planter and/or 1 per 150
square feet of planter.
J. Planting plans shall reflect consideration
of car overhangs.
20.12.040 LANDSCAPE BONDS
A. An itemized cost estimate, covering land-
scaping and irrigation, must be submitted
for use in determining the landscape bond
amount. The City will use this estimate to
set the amount of the landscape performance
bond.
B. A performance bond will be required for
release of the building permit. This bond
will be used to cover installation of
required landscaping, fences or screening
for service areas.
C. Landscaping must be installed prior to
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (for
multiple family and single tenant commercial
buildings) or a Certificate of Completion
(for multiple tenant commercial buildings).
D. Once the landscaping has been installed, a
15% maintenance bond is required for release
of the performance bond. Any plants that
die within two years of installation must be
replaced before the maintenance bond can be
released. Upon inspection and approval, the
maintenance bond may be released after two
years.
Section 2. This ordinance, being an exercise of a
power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not
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subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5) days after
passage and publication of the ordinance or a summary thereof
consisting of the title.
APPROVED: [ 1 V,
S. N
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
TY CLERK, JACQUELINE G. PARRETT
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: MA f22, 1990
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: August 28, 1990
PUBLISHED: September 2, 1990
EFFECTIVE DATE: S2pt92mber 7, 1990
ORDINANCE NO. 7
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STATE OF WASHINGTON,
COUNTY OF SNOHOIKISH, ss
r� SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO, 2792
Of the CIN of
Edmonds, Wushlnp7dn
Ori the 28th day of August,
1990 the Cl ty Councll of the Clty
of Edmonds, Possod Ordinonte
No. 2792. A summary of the
content of sgld ordanonto,
[ansi5ling of the ]Me. Proyldos
L A ICI UZ&AI'L hl ANDAR OS AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
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Doted tails 30th day of Ao9usf,
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�ACOUEUNE G. PARRETT
CFty Ctark
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