Single-Family and Duplex Residential Development

New Single-Family and Duplex Residential Development Landscape Requirements For

Non CBPA and CBPA Resource Management Area (RMA)

All new single-family and duplex residential lots shall have trees planted on the property, equal to 20% of the lot, before the final Certificate of Occupancy is approved.

Notes:

Existing trees will count, and tree protection is encouraged during construction
At least one tree is required in the front yard.

A Large Canopy Tree (LOT) equals 400 square feet of canopy and a Small Canopy Tree (SLT) equals 200 square feet of canopy coverage. A combination of LCT and SCT may be planted, if the square foot coverage count is the same. See more details for Recommended Trees Species and other information. Trees are to be a minimum of 6' - 8' in height at planting.

Example:

12,000 sq ft lot × 20% = 2,400 sq ft canopy required
2,400 sq ft canopy ÷ by 400 sq ft (value of 1 large canopy tree) = 6 LCT's required

What is the 6 LCT's requirements?

6 large canopy trees
3 large and 6 small canopy trees
12 small canopy trees or a combination

What are benefits of trees?

Clean air and water
Save energy
Beautify areas
Provide shade for houses and people
Provide habitat for animals

Other benefits of trees can be grouped into social, communal, environmental, and economic categories. For more information, please see Trees are Good Website.

Canopy coverage requirements for single-family and duplex residential lots are as follows:

Lot Size	Required *Large Canopy Tree (LCT)	OR **Small Canopy Tree (LCT) OR combination "LCT and SCT"	Lot Size	Required *Large Canopy Tree (LCT)	OR **Small Canopy Tree (LCT) OR combination "LCT and SCT"
Less than 3,000 sf	1	2	19,000 - 20,999 sf	10	20
3,000 - 4,999 sf	2	4	21,000 - 22,999 sf	11	22
5,000 - 6,999 sf	3	6	23,000 - 24,999 sf	12	24
7,000 - 8,999 sf	4	8	25,000 - 26,999 sf	13	26
9,000 - 10,999 sf	5	10	27,000 - 28,999 sf	14	28
11,000 - 12,999 sf	6	12	29,000 - 30,999 sf	15	30
13,000 - 14,999 sf	7	14	31,000 - 32,999 sf	16	32
15,000 - 16,999 sf	8	16	33,999 - 34,999 sf	17	34
17,000 - 18,999 sf	9	18	35,000 sf and above	18	36