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City of Providence Zoning Ordinance
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§ 1504

PARKING LOT PERIMETER LANDSCAPE STRIP

1504 PARKING LOT PERIMETER LANDSCAPE STRIP A perimeter landscape strip is required for all parking lots that abut a public right-of-way, excluding curb cuts, and shall be established along the edge of the parking lot that abuts such public right-of-way to screen the parking lot. The landscape treatment shall run the full length of the parking lot perimeter along the rightof-way. The landscape strip shall be improved as follows: (Figure 15-1)

  • A. The perimeter parking lot landscape strip shall be a minimum of five feet in depth. There shall be a minimum linear distance of six inches between wheels stops or curbs and the landscape strip to accommodate vehicle bumper overhang, which is not included in the minimum five foot calculation.

  • B. One shade tree shall be planted for every 25 feet of landscape strip length, spaced linearly.

  • C. The landscape strip shall also be planted over a minimum of 60% of its length with shrubs, perennials, native grasses, and other planting types that provide screening of a minimum of three feet in height.

  • D. Alternatively, a low fence or pedestrian wall a minimum of three feet to a maximum of four feet in height may be used instead of such plantings. Where feasible, plant materials shall be installed between the sidewalk and the wall to provide a softening effect on the fence or wall.

  • E. Where existing conditions or other provisions of this Ordinance make it impracticable to meet the perimeter landscape strip requirements, the City Forester may approve a modification to the width or location of the perimeter landscape strip, or the spacing or number of trees in the perimeter landscape strip, so long as there is no net loss of planted area or number of trees required.

  • F. The use of stormwater management techniques such as rain gardens and bioswales is encouraged in landscape strips. Landscaped areas should be designed for the absorption of stormwater.