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Example of how to determine the canopy cover of a tree: <br /> <br /> Swamp White Oak (Preferred Species): {[(25 + 50)/2]/2}2 x X x 0.65= 718 square feet <br /> Black Ash (Acceptable Species): {[(25 + 45)/2]/2}2 x ~r x 0.50 = 481 square feet <br /> <br />In addition to the R-2 and R-3 Residential Districts, Staff has also noticed that the multi-family <br />landscape requirements were erroneously repeated in the R-1 Residential District. This text <br />needs to be eliminated as the R-1 landscaping requirements are simply 2 trees per lot. <br /> <br />The following items are enclosed for your information: <br /> <br /> a) Edited version of landscape amendments in the R-1 Residential District <br /> b) Edited version of landscape amendments in the R-2 Residential District <br /> c) Edited version of landscape amendments in the R-3 Residential District <br /> d) Proposed Ordinance <br /> <br />The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 11. They received letters of <br />support of the amendments from Brightkeys and Pulte Homes. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />The Planning Commission and City Staff recommend approval of the proposed landscaping <br />amendments. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion to introduce Ordinance #04-__ amending landscape requirements in the R-l, R-2 and R- <br />3 Residential districts. <br /> <br />Copies To: <br /> <br />Asst. Community Development Director <br />Associate Planners <br /> <br />CC: 03/23/04 <br /> <br /> <br />