Franklin Zoning Ordinance

203 LANDSCAPE  12 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 30, 2019 Plant Council, shall be prohibited and shall not be credited towards the minimum requirements of this Ordinance. 12.9.2 Plant Diversity To maintain plant species diversity and health, new plantings shall meet the following: Number of Required Trees or Shrubs Minimum Number of Different Genuses in Roughly Equal Proportions Less Than 20 2 Genuses 20 to 39 3 Genuses 40 or More 4 Genuses 12.9.3 Stabilization Landscape planting areas shall be stabilized and maintained with seed, sod, ground covers, mulches, or other approved materials to prevent soil erosion and allow rainwater infiltration. 12.9.4 Planting in Easements A. Groundcover may be planted or installed within any utility or drainage easement. Trees and shrubs r equire approval by the easement holder. B. In areas that require canopy trees where overhead utilities prevent the use of canopy trees, understory trees may be substituted. Multi-stemmed understory trees may be used provided they meet the minimum size at time of planting. 12.9.5 Planting Near Light Poles Trees shall be clustered or moved to a more appropriate location if light poles conflict with tree locations. 12.9.6 Planting Near Fire Hydrants Tree locations near fire hydrants shall comply with the Fire Code, as applicable.