§ 114-106. Landscape Incentives.

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Incentives are provided to increase water conservation, biological diversity, and sustainable landscaping, subject to approval by the County Biologist. The following activities are encouraged:
(a)

Pervious pavers over two hundred fifty (250) square feet, not located within the required open space, shall allow the reduction of one (1) required understory tree or three (3) required shrubs.

(b)

Butterfly gardens consisting of at least two (2) larval host plants, and two (2) nectar source plants shall allow the reduction of one (1) required understory tree. Pursuant to approval from the County Biologist, additional reductions may be allowed for plant species that benefit native butterfly species that are endangered, threatened, or otherwise protected.

(c)

Replacement of turf grass or sod areas to artificial turf or a native plant bed shall allow the reduction of three (3) required shrubs.

( Ord. No. 006-2016 , § 1(Exh. 1), 4-13-2016)

                    
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