City of Providence
City of Providence Zoning Ordinance
§ 1501

LANDSCAPE PLAN

1501 LANDSCAPE PLAN

  • A. Content of Landscape Plan

    1. The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, property lines, easements, parking lots and drives, rights-of-way, refuse disposal and recycling areas, pedestrian and bicycle paths, fences, mechanical equipment, overhead utility wires, and drainage facilities.

  • 2. The location, quantity, size, name, and condition, both botanical and common, of all existing trees and shrubs on-site, indicating trees and shrubs to be retained and removed.

  • 3. The location, quantity, size, and name, both botanical and common, of all proposed plant material.

  • 4. The existing and proposed grading of the site indicating contours at one foot intervals. Proposed berming shall also be indicated using one foot contour intervals.

  • 5. Elevations of all proposed fences, walls, stairs, and retaining walls.

  • 6. The location, size, and material of retaining methods required to prevent erosion of landscaping material in permeable areas onto adjacent properties or rights of way.

    • B. Enforcement of Landscape Plan

      1. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until all the requirements of this Article and the landscape plan have been fulfilled.

  • 2. If weather prohibits the installation of landscaping at the time a certificate of occupancy is applied for, a temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued for a six-month period.