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Disturbance. Any construction, development, removals, earth <br />movement, clearing or other similar activity. <br />Drip Line. Imaginary line on the ground that is extended straight <br />downward from the outermost edge of the canopy. <br />Foundation Landscape Zone. An area located within 15' of <br />the building <br />Invasive Species. A plant non-native to the local ecosystem which <br />exhibits, or has the potential to exhibit, uncontrolled growth and <br />invasion or alteration of the natural functions of any native habitat. <br />Large Shrub, Large shrubs have a mature height over 6'. <br />Large Tree. Over story deciduous trees with a mature height of at <br />least 40'. <br />Medium Shrub. Medium shrubs have a mature height of 3'-6'. <br />Medium Tree. Deciduous trees with a mature height over 18' and <br />up to 39'. <br />Removal. Actual removal or effective removal through actions <br />resulting in the death of a tree. <br />Root Protection Zone. A protected area around an existing tree <br />established by offsetting the drip line 5' away from the tree center. <br />Screen. A barrier that hinders sight and, potentially, access. <br />Small Shrub. Small shrubs have a mature height of less than 3'. <br />Small shrubs are interchangeable with perennials, ornamental <br />grasses and groundcovers to fulfill landscape standards. <br />Small Tree. Understory deciduous trees with a mature height of <br />18' and under. <br />Tree. Any self-supporting woody plant, growing up the earth with <br />one trunk of at least 3" dbh, or a multi -stemmed trunk system with <br />a definitely formed crown. <br />Undesirable Tree. Trees that are dead, diseased, structurally <br />weak, invasive or trees that are hazardous to people, infrastructure <br />or buildings. <br />Vehicular Hardscape. Areas covered with hard surface intended <br />for vehicles, including but not limited to off-street loading spaces, <br />parking lots, driveway, drop-offs, and drive through facilities. <br />2. Landscaping Standards. New residential platted subdivisions, mixed <br />use, commercial, institutional and industrial uses shall be subject to the <br />landscaping standards unless specifically excepted. The landscape <br />standards have been divided into five categories: Canopy Cover, <br />Foundation Landscape, Open Areas Landscape, Buffer and Screen, and <br />Page 2 <br />