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DISTURBANCE. Any construction, development, removals, earth movement. clearing or other similar activity. DRIP LINE. Imaginary line on the ground that is extended straight downward from the outermost edge of the canopy. FOUNDATION LANDSCAPE ZONE_ An area located within 15' of the building INVASIVE SPECIES. A plant non-native to the local ecosystem which exhibits, or has the potential to exhibit, uncontrolled growth and invasion or alteration of the natural functions of any native habitat. LARGE SHRUB_ Large shrubs have a mature height over 6'. LARGE TREE. Over story deciduous trees with a mature height of at least 40'. MEDIUM SHRUB. Medium shrubs have a mature height of 3'-6'. MEDIUM TREE. Deciduous trees with a mature height over 18' and up to 39'. REMOVAL. Actual removal or effective removal through actions resulting in the death of a tree. ROOT PROTECTION ZONE. A protected area around an existing tree established by offsetting the drip line 5' away from the tree center. SCREEN. A barrier that hinders sight and, potentially, access. SMALL SHRUB. Small shrubs have a mature height of less than 3'. Small shrubs are interchangeable with perennials, ornamental grasses and groundcovers to fulfill landscape standards. SMALL TREE. Understory deciduous trees with a mature height of 18' and under. TREE. Any self-supporting woody plant, growing up the earth with one trunk of at least 3" dbh, or a multi -stemmed trunk system with a definitely formed crown. UNDESIRABLE TREE. Trees that are dead, diseased, structurally weak, invasive or trees that are hazardous to people, infrastructure or buildings. VEHICULAR HARDSCAPE. Areas covered with hard surface intended for vehicles, including but not limited to off-street loading spaces, parking lots, driveway, drop-offs, and drive through facilities. (b) Landscaping Standards. New residential platted subdivisions, mixed use, commercial, institutional and industrial uses shall be subject to the landscaping standards unless specifically excepted. The landscape standards have been divided into five categories: Canopy Cover, Foundation Landscape, Open Areas Landscape, Buffer and Screen, and Boulevard Trees. Projects shall comply with the applicable requirements of all five categories. (c) Canopy Cover Standards. The purpose of this requirement is to mitigate the effects of vehicular hardscape by establishing tree canopy cover to intercept rainfall, protect pavement from sun deterioration, reduce the heat island affect, and improve aesthetics. Canopy cover requirements do not apply to single family residential development, multi -family residential 3-31