§ 165-78. Shade trees, planting strips and landscaping.

A. 

Shade trees shall be provided in all site plans where deemed appropriate by the Planning Board. All shade trees shall have a minimum diameter of 2.5 inches measured three feet above the ground and shall be of a species approved by the approving authority. Trees shall be planted 40 feet to 60 feet apart and parallel to but no more than 20 feet from the curbline and shall be balled and burplapped, nursery grown, free from insects and disease, and of true species and variety. Stripping trees from a lot or filling around trees on a lot shall not be permitted unless it can be shown that grading requirements necessitate removal of trees, in which case those lots shall be replanted with trees to reestablish the character of the area and to conform to adjacent lots. Dead or dying trees shall be replaced by the developer during the next recommended planting season. Parking lots shall be planted as required in § 165-65, Off-street parking requirements.

B. 

All trees shall have a minimum diameter of 2 1/2 inches measured three feet above the ground and shall be of a species approved by the approving authority. Trees shall be planted 40 feet to 60 feet apart and parallel to but no more than 20 feet from the curbline and shall be balled and burlapped, nursery grown, free from insects and disease, and of true species and variety.

C. 

A landscape plan prepared by a certified landscape architect, certified by the New Jersey Board of Landscape Architects, or other qualified individual, shall be submitted with each site plan application. Landscaping shall be provided to promote a desirable visual environment, screen parking and loading areas, provide windbreaks for winter winds and summer cooling for buildings, streets and parking, and to mitigate adverse visual impacts. The landscape plan shall provide the following information:

(1) 

Existing wooded areas, rock outcroppings and existing and proposed water bodies;

(2) 

Existing and proposed topography and location of all landscaped berms;

(3) 

Location, species and sizes of all proposed shade trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees and areas for lawns or any other ground cover,

(4) 

A plant schedule indicating botanical name, common name, size at time of planting, quantity and any special remarks for all plant material proposed; and

(5) 

Planting and construction details and specifications.