§ 38-1709. Landscaping/streetscaping.

(a)

Landscaping within the U-V district shall be consistent with the requirements of chapter 24 of the Orange County Code, except as otherwise stated in this article.

(b)

Bufferyards shall not be required between residential uses in the urban village and nonresidential uses in the village center of the urban village.

(c)

Development within the urban village shall be consistent with the requirements of chapter 15, article VIII, tree protection and removal, of the Orange County Code.

(d) (1) Street trees planted at fifty-foot intervals along both sides of the roadside within the urban village are required. The exact distance between trees may vary to meet local conditions in cases where a tree planting will jeopardize the proper functioning of public utilities and driveway access, conflict with other county ordinances, or be in too close proximity to existing natural trees and shall be subject to the approval of the planning manager.

(2)

All street trees shall be shade trees and shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet in height with a minimum caliper of two (2) inches. However, two (2) understory trees may be substituted for a shade tree where the zoning manager determines that the individual planting site is unsuitable for a shade tree due to the presence of overhead wires or other constraints. All understory trees must be a minimum of four (4) feet tall with a minimum caliper of one and one-half (1½) inches. Street trees shall count toward meeting the requirements of chapter 15, article VIII, tree protection and removal, of the Orange County Code.

(3)

Street trees shall be planted by the developer as a condition of the certificate of occupancy. The trees shall be planted in the twelve-foot wide sidewalk area within the village center and within the right-of-way between the curb and sidewalk when outside of the village center. Street trees within the village center shall be maintained by a property owner's association. Street trees outside of the village center shall be maintained by a property owner's association or by the individual property owners.

(e)

Street lighting in the village center shall be provided consistent with the intended character of the U-V district.

(f)

Street furniture shall be provided in the village center (e.g., benches and trash receptacles).

(g)

All street trees, street lighting and street furniture shall be designed and installed to preserve clear recovery areas as defined in the Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways published by the Florida Department of Transportation.

(Ord. No. 93-11, § 14, 4-27-93)