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CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
ORDINANCE # 835
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PART 12, PLANNING, ZONING AND
DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 19, LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, AMENDING SAME BY PROVIDING LANDSCAPING
STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF OWASSO.
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDS PART 12, CHAPTER 19 OF THE
OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 19
AND A NEW SECTION THEREUNDER TO BE CODIFIED AS SECTION
19-101.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA, THAT, TO-WIT:
SECTION ONE (1): Part Twelve, Planning, Zoning and Development, Chapter 19,
Landscaping Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
shall be enacted as a new chapter and section by providing and codifying as follows:
SECTION 19-101 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
A. — Introduction and Intent
These landscaping and buffer requirements are intended to provide standards that will
enhance the general welfare of the public, increase property values, and improve the
appearance of the community through preservation of trees, and plants in Owasso.
Landscaping, including trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetation, and landscape elements are
recognized as effective means of beautifying and enhancing the livability of the City of
Owasso. In addition, trees and other landscape features soften the impact of urban
development. The standards provided herein are minimum requirements and should not
be interpreted as limiting the amount or type of landscaping that a development can
provide.
The objective of this Ordinance is to establish procedures and practices governing the
protection, installation, and long-term maintenance of trees, shrubs, vegetation, and other
landscape elements within the City of Owasso and provide for the promulgation of rules
necessary to achieve the intent of this ordinance. The City's purpose is as follows:
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2. To promote reasonable preservation and replenishment of landscaping in new
developments and on existing commercial and public properties.
3. To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public and private
investment.
4. To provide an ordinance that is reasonable, enforceable, and easily understood
by all affected parties.
5. To provide for the promulgation of Rules and Regulations to implement and
ensure continuation of the intent of the ordinance.
C. - Nonconformities
Any landscaped or non-landscaped developments existing prior to the adoption of this
ordinance are considered legal and non-conforming. Any new developments placed upon
properties within Owasso subsequent to the passage of this ordinance must meet the
requirements of this ordinance.
D. — Variances
The Board of Adjustment, upon application, and after notice (when notice is required)
and public hearing, may grant variances from the terms of this ordiannce only upon a
finding that the variance will not cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair
the spirit, purposes and intent of this ordinance, where by reason of exceptional
narrowness, hollowness, shape, tropgraphy, or other extraodionary or exceptional
situation, condition, or circumstance peculiar to a particular property, the literal
enforcement of the ordiannce will result in unnecessary hardship.
E. - Rules and Regulations
Upon adoption of this ordinance, the City Manager shall present Rules and Regulations
relating to the implementation of the intent of the ordiance to the City Council for
adoption by resolution. Provided, jowever, that the City Manager sahll from time to time
promulgate such additional Rules and Regulations, or changes to existing Rules and
Regulations as considered necessary. The promulgation of such Rules and Regulations,
in whole or in part, shall require the City Manager to notify the City Council and
Planning Commission in writting of the proposed Rules and Regulations and shall require
the exact language of the proprosal be attached to such notice. Such notice to the City
Council shall be published in the consent agenda of a City council meeting for
acknowledgment of council receipt of the change(s). Upon notification to the City
Council and for a period of 30 days, the proposed Rules and Regulatiuons shall lay open
and be subject to the City Council action to disapprove either in part or in whole. Absent
action by the City Council to disapprove proposed Rules and Regulations within the
allotted time frame, such Rules and Regulations shall have the force and effect of law.
F. - Severability
All laws and clauses of laws in conflict hereiwth are hereby repealed to the extent of said
conflict. If this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstance isheld
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance
that can be given separate effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be severable. In addition, all landscaping will conform to all other applicable
codes and regulations of the City of Owasso.
G. - Penalty
Violation of this ordinance shall be considered a Class "C" violation of the Owasso Code
of Ordinances, provided for in Part I (General Provisions), Section 1-1080. Unless after
the date hereof a different penalty is provided, any person convicted of violating this
ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00)
per day excluding costs.
SECTION TWO (2) Repealer
All ordinances or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance are repealed to the
extent of the conflict only.
SECTION THREE (3): Severability
If any part or parts of this ordinance are held invalid or ineffective, the remaining portion
shall not be affected but remain in full force and effect.
SECTION FOUR (4): Declaring an Effective Date
The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from the date of
final passage as provided by state law.
SECTION FIVE (5): Codification
The City of Owasso Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding a new ordinance
to be codified in Part 12, Chapter 19, as section 19-101.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma on the 3rd day of
January, 2006.
Craig , Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherry Bish&p, City
APPROVED as to form and legality this L day of JqNLkov,/
2006.
Julie Lombardi
City Attorney
Affidavit Of Publication
OWASSO REPORTER
STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TULSA COUNTY, ss:
I, of lawful age, being duly sworn, am a legal
representative of the Owasso Reporter, a
weekly newspaper published in the City of
Owasso, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, a newspa-
per qualified to publish legal notices, advertise-
ments and publications as provided in Section
106 of Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes 1971 and
1983 as amended, and thereafter, and complies
with all other requirements of the laws of Okla-
homa with reference to legal publications.
That said notice, a true copy of which is at-
tached hereto, was published in the regular edi-
tion of said newspaper during the period and
time of publications and not in a supplement,
on the following dates:
JANUARY 10TH, 2006
Subscribed and sworn t e this 11TH
day of JANUARY,
ad Notary Public
My Commission expires:
Commission Expires 8-11-20091
PUBLISHERS'S FEE $ 372.00
Published in the Owasso F. .3r, Owasso, Tulsa County,
Oklahoma, January 10, 2008.
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
ORDINANCE #835
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PART 12, PLANNING,
ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 19, LAND-
SCAPING REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA,
AMENDING SAME BY PROVIDING LANDSCAPING STAN-
DARDS FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF OWASSO.
THIS ORDINANCE AMENDS PART 12, CHAPTER 19, OF
THE CITY OF OWASSO CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 19 AND A NEW SECTION
THEREUNDER TO BE CODIRED AS SECTION 19 -101.
SECTION TWO (2) Repealer
All ordinances or pans of ordinances, in conflict with this ordinance
are repealed to the extent of the conflict only.
SECTION THREE (3): Severablllty
If any pan or pans of this ordinance are held invalid or ineffective,
the remaining portion shall nor be affected but remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION FOUR (4): Declaring an Effective Date
The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective thirty (30)
days from the date of final passage as provided by state law.
SECTION FIVE (5): Codification
The City of Owasso Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by
adding a new ordinance to be codified in Part 12, Chapter 19, as
section 19 -101.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO. on the 3rd day of January, 2008.
OKLAHOMA, THAT, TO -WIT:
/s/ Crafn Thuendel, Mayor
SECTION ONE (1): Pan Twelve, Planning, Zoning and
Development, Chapter 19, Landscaping Regulators, of the Code ATTEST.
of Ordinances of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, shall be enacted /a/ Sherry, Bishop City Clerk
as a new chapter antl section by providing and codifying as follows:
APPROVED as to form and legality this 3rd day of January,
2006.
SECTION 19-101 LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
/a/ Julie Trout Lombardi. City Attorney
A. — Introduction and Intent
These landscaping and buffer requirements are intended to provide
standards that will enhance the general welfare of the pudic,
increase property values, and improve the appearance of the com-
munity through preservation of trees, and plants in Owasso.
Landscaping, including trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetation, and land-
scape elements are recognized as effective means of beautifying
antl enhancing the livability of the City of Owasso. In addition, trees
and other landscape features soften the impact of urban develop-
ment. The standards provided herein are minimum requirements
and should not be interpreted as limiting the amount ortype of land-
scaping that a development can provide.
B. - Purpose
The objective of this Ordinance is to establish procedures and prac-
tices governing the protection, installation, and long -tern mainte-
nance of trees, shrubs, vegetation, and other landscape elements
within the City of Owasso and provide for the promulgation of rules
necessary to achieve the intent of this ordinance. The City's pur.
pose is as follows:
1. To promote the beautification of the City of Owasso
2. To promote reasonable preservation and replenishment of land-
scaping in new developments and on existing commercial and pub-
lic properties.
3. To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public
and private investment.
4. To provide an ordinance that is reasonable, enforceable, and
easily understood by all affected parties.
5. To provide for the promulgation of Rules and Regulations to
implement and ensure continuation of the intent of the ordinance.
C. - Nonconformitles
Any landscaped or nondandscaped developments existing prior to
the adoption of this ordinance are considered legal and noncon-
forming. Any new developments placed upon properties within
Owasso subsequent to the passage of this ordinance must meet
the requirements of this ordinance,
D. — Variances
The Board of Adjustment, upon application, and after notice (when
notice is required) and public heading, may grant variances from the
terms of this ordinance only upon a finding that the variance will not
cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the spirit,
purposes and intent of this ordinance, where by reason of excep-
tional narrowness, shallowness, shape, topography, or other
extraordinary or exceptional situation, condition, or circumstance
peculiar to a particular property, the literal enforcement of the ordi-
nance will result in unnecessary hardship,
E. — Rules and Regulations
Upon adoption of this ordinance, the City Manager shall present
Rules and Regulations relating to the implementation of the intent
of the ordinance to the City Council for adoption by resolution.
Provided, however, that the City Manager shall from fime to time
promulgate such additional Rules and Regulations, or changes to
existing Rules and Regulations as considered necessary. The pro-
mulgation of such Rules and Regulations, in whoa or in pad, shall
require the City Manager to notify the City Council and Planning
Commission in writing of the proposed Rules and Regulations and
shall require the exact language of the proposal be attached to such
notice. Such notice to the City Council shall be published in the
consent agenda of a City Council meeting for acknowledgement of
Council receipt of the change(s). Upon notification to the Citv
Council and for a period of 30 days, the proposed Rules and
Regulations shall lay open and be subject to City Council action to
disapprove either in pan or in whole. Assert action by the City
Council to disapprove proposed Rules and Regulations within the
allotted time frame, such Rules and Regulations shall have the
force and effect of law.
F. - Severability
All laws and clauses of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of said conflict. N this ordinance or application there-
of to any person or circumstance is held invaid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can
be given separate effect and to this antl the provisions of this ordi-
nance are declared to be severable. In addition, all landscaping will
conform to all other applicable codes and regulations of the City of
Owasso.
G. — Penalty
Violation of this ordinance shall be considered a Class "C" violation
of the Owasso Code of Ordinances, provided for in Pan 1 (General
Provisions), Section 1 -108C. Unless after the date hereof a differ-
ent penalty is provided, any person convicted of violating this ordi-
nance shall be punished by a fine of not more than Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00) per day excluding costs.
MEMORANDUM JAN ] y cu10
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
CITY OF OWASSO
FROM: BRIAN DEMPSTER
INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENTS TO OWASSO ZONING CODE CHAPTER 20
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
DATE: January 15, 2010
BACKGROUND:
During their regular meeting of February 6, 2007, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 883
amending the Owasso Zoning Code. This amendment created specific chapters within the zoning
code and defined the process for amending language contained within each chapter. In addition, the
City Council approved Resolution No. 2007 -01, adopting Rules and Regulations specific to the
various chapters within the Owasso Zoning Code. The Landscape Requirements are included in the
Owasso Zoning Code as Chapter 20.
Following discussions held during the December 8, 2009 City Council worksession, the City
Manager, pursuant to this notice, is promulgating new rules and regulations in the form of
amendments to Chapter 20, Landscaping Requirements, of the Owasso Zoning Code to better
allow for understanding and regulation of the long term maintenance of trees, shrubs, vegetation
and other landscape requirements.
REOUIRED ACTION:
As authorized in Ordinance No. 883 and as included in Chapter 20; Landscape Requirements, of
the Owasso Zoning Code, the City Manager "shall from time to time promulgate additional Rules
and Regulations, or changes to existing Rules and Regulations as considered necessary." To initiate
the process of amending the rules and regulations, the City Manager is required to notify (in
writing) both the Owasso Planning Commission and the Owasso City Council of any proposed
changes. Additionally, an action item must be placed on the City Council consent agenda in order
for the City Council to acknowledge receipt of the proposed changes. Upon notification, the City
Council has thirty days to take action to disapprove any or all of the proposed changes. Absent City
Council action to disapprove the proposed changes within those thirty days allows the new rules
and regulations to become the full effect of law.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE LANDSCAPE RULES AND REGULATIONS:
The primary change in the Landscape Requirements is the rewording of the maintenance section to
allow for better enforcement of the preservation and protection of the required landscape materials
approved with a development's site plan. Other changes include transferring the oversight of
reviewing and approving any submitted landscape plan from the Planning Commission to the
Community Development Department, and minor wording changes to correct typographical errors.
REOUESTED ACTION:
An action item has been placed on the City Council Consent Agenda for City Council
acknowledgement of receiving the proposed changes (see attachment A) to the Landscape
Requirements, Rules and Regulations.
It is important to note that if no action is taken by the City Council to disapprove the proposed
changes within thirty days from January 19, 2010, the amendments will become effective.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed changes to Chapter 20 Landscape Requirements of the Owasso Zoning Code
CHAPTER 20
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS'
2005 Introduction and Intent.
2010 Promulgation of Rules and Regulations.
2015 Purpose.
2020 Definitions
2025 General Landscaping Requirements
2030 Commercial, Industrial, Office, and Multi - Family Landscaping Requirements
2035 Single - Family Landscaping Requirements
2040 Tree Preservation and Protection
2045 Care of Trees on Public Land
2050 Landscape Plan
2055 Nonconformities
2060 Variances
2005 INTRODUCTION AND INTENT
These landscaping and buffer requirements are intended to provide standards that will enhance
the general welfare of the public, increase property values, and improve the appearance of the
community through preservation of trees and plants in Owasso. Landscaping, including trees,
shrubs, flowers, vegetation, and landscape elements are recognized as effective means of
beautifying and enhancing the livability of the City of Owasso. In addition, trees and other
landscape features soften the impact of urban development. The standards provided herein are
minimum requirements and should not be interpreted as limiting the amount or type of
landscaping that a development can provide.
2010 PROMULGATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS
The City Manager shall from time to time promulgate such additional Rules and Regulations, or
changes to existing Rules and Regulations as considered necessary. The promulgation of such
Rules and Regulations, in whole or in part, shall require the City Manager to notify the City
Council and Planning Commission in writing of the proposed Rules and Regulations and shall
require the exact language of the proposal be attached to such notice. Such notice to the City
Council shall be published in the consent agenda of a City Council meeting for
acknowledgement of Council receipt of the change(s). Upon notification to the City Council and
for a period of 30 days, the proposed Rules and Regulations shall lay open and be subject to City
Council action to disapprove either in part or in whole. Absent action by the City Council to
disapprove proposed Rules and Regulations within the allotted time frame, such Rules and
Regulations shall have the force and effect of law.
Amended Landscaping Rules & Regulations. Approved by Owasso City Council January 19, 2010.
2015 PURPOSE
The objective of this Chapter is to establish procedures and practices governing the protection,
installation, and long -term maintenance of trees, shrubs, vegetation, and other landscape
elements within the City of Owasso and provide for the promulgation of rules necessary to
achieve the intent of the Landscape Ordinance. The City's purpose is as follows:
1. To promote the beautification of the City of Owasso.
2. To promote reasonable preservation and replenishment of landscaping in new
developments and on existing commercial and public properties.
3. To safeguard and enhance property values and to protect public and private
investment.
4. To provide an ordinance that is reasonable, enforceable, and easily understood by all
affected parties.
5. To provide for the promulgation of Rules and Regulations to implement and ensure
continuation of the intent of the ordinance.
2020 DEFINITIONS
ARTERIAL STREET — A street designated as an arterial in the City of Owasso Master Plan.
CALIPER — The diameter of the tree trunk measured at 6" above ground level.
DAMAGE — Includes any intentional or negligent act that will cause perennial vegetation to
decline and die.
DOWNTOWN — The area of Owasso bounded by the Owasso Expressway to the east; 86th
Street North to the north, 5`h Avenue to the south, and Atlanta Street to the west.
GROUND COVER — Low plants that grow to form a continuous cover over the ground, such as
English ivy or grass.
LANDSCAPE AREA — The area seen from the street that contains grass, shrubs, flowers,
ground cover, trees or native plant materials of any kind and that may include decorative fixtures
or accouterments such as rock, pools, and planters. Does not include artificial plants, trees, or
vegetation.
LANDSCAPE BUFFER — Landscape area required to be provided adjacent to an existing
single- family district in multi - family and non - residential areas.
LANDSCAPED EDGE — Landscape area required to be provided adjacent to a street or
highway in multi - family and non - residential areas.
LANDSCAPING — Any living organic plant material including trees, shrubs, flowers, ground
cover, vegetation, vines or grass.
MAINTENANCE — In reference to landscaping includes irrigating, pruning, mulching, mowing,
spraying, fertilizing, propping, bracing, treating for disease or injury, and any other similar acts
that promote the life, growth, health or beauty of the landscape vegetation.
SHRUB — A bushy, woody plant, usually with several permanent stems and usually not over ten
feet high at its maturity.
TREE — Any self supporting woody plant having one or more defined stems or trunks and
having a defined crown that customarily attains a mature height of eight feet or greater.
2025 General Landscaping Requirements
These standards shall apply to all areas where landscaping is required:
1. Required landscaping shall not include artificial plants, trees, or other artificial
vegetation.
2. Landscaping shall not obstruct pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic visibility at
street intersections or at access points to streets.
3. All approved landscaping must be maintained in a healthy and presentable
manner. This includes but is not limited to, replacing damaged, destroyed, dying
or dead trees or shrubs.
4. Landscaped areas shall be kept free of trash, litter, and weeds.
5. The list of suggested trees and discouraged trees shown in Appendix A attached
hereto, are provided for guidance and will not be used as requirements in the site
plan review process.
6. The Community Development Director or his/her designee may lessen the
requirements of the Landscape Rules and Regulations for a development when it
is determined that the development complies with the intent of the ordinance and
is taking appropriate steps to provide landscaping.
7. No site plan submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the
effective date of the Landscape Ordinance shall be required to conform to the
landscaping requirements of the ordinance or the rules and regulations.
2030 Commercial, Industrial, Office and Multi- family Landscaping Requirements
These standards shall apply to all commercial, industrial, office, and multi - family zoning
districts.
Landscaping along street right -of -way:
A landscaped edge shall be provided adjacent to all frontage roads, arterial streets, collector
streets, and local streets. The landscaped edge shall be a minimum depth of ten feet. Within the
landscaped edge, one tree shall be planted per 50 linear feet of landscaped edge. The number of
required trees shall be calculated solely on the linear frontage of the required landscaped edge.
Trees may be grouped together or evenly spaced. Four shrubs shall be counted as the equivalent
of one tree up to a point equaling 50 % of the required number of trees.
For developments in the downtown, one tree shall be planted per 50 linear feet of street frontage.
Trees may be grouped together or evenly spaced. Four shrubs shall be counted as the equivalent
of one tree up to a point equaling 50% of the required number of trees. No specific width of
landscaped edge shall be required for developments in the downtown. The downtown area is
bounded by East 86a' Street North, the Owasso Expressway, 5 ", Avenue, and Carlsbad.
Landscaping as a buffer between landscaping- required developments and existing single- family
developments:
For all new commercial, industrial, office and multi - family developments, a landscaped buffer
shall be provided adjacent to all existing single - family residential developments. The landscaped
buffer shall be a minimum depth of twenty feet. Within the landscaped buffer, one tree shall be
planted per 30 linear feet of landscaped buffer. The number of required trees shall be calculated
solely on the linear frontage of the required landscaped buffer. Trees may be grouped together
or evenly spaced. Four shrubs shall be counted as the equivalent of one tree.
2035 Single - Family Landscaping Requirements
A landscape plan is required for the arterial entrance(s) to a single- family residential subdivision.
The location and types of landscaping shall be reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee
to ensure that motorists' visibility is not threatened and that utility lines are not encroached upon.
All landscaping shown on the approved landscape plan shall be planted prior to the issuance of
any final inspection for a dwelling unit within the subdivision. A homeowners association shall
be required to provide perpetual maintenance of the landscaped area.
2040 Tree Preservation and Protection
The purpose of this section is to establish incentives for the preservation of existing trees within
the City of Owasso and to provide guidelines for the protection of trees during construction,
development, or redevelopment.
Tree Preservation Credits — For every large, mature tree (8" caliper or larger) preserved in an
area where landscaping is required by this ordinance, the developer shall be given credit for two
trees as required by this ordinance. Only trees in good condition shall be considered for credit.
Landscape Plan — The landscape plan that is required to be submitted with the site plan shall
include the approximate location, size (caliper and height), condition and common name of each
tree to be preserved for which the applicant is requesting tree credits.
Replacement of Trees — Replacement trees will be required when any tree that was shown on a
landscape plan is removed, damaged, destroyed, dying or dies. Any tree with a caliper of less
than three inches shall be replaced by the same caliper of tree. Trees that are larger than three
inches in caliper shall be replaced with a tree with a minimum caliper of three inches.
2045 Care of Trees on Public Land
The City shall have the right to prune and remove trees, plants, and shrubs within the public right
of way lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares, and public grounds as may be
necessary to insure public safety, to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of the public
area, or to protect public utility facilities thereon.
2050 Landscape Plan
Landscape plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department as
a part of the site plan review of all proposed developments. Upon completing their review, the
Community Development Department shall:
Approve the landscape plan as complying with the requirements of the Landscape
Ordinance and Rules and Regulations, or
2. Approve the landscape plan with conditions that bring it into compliance with the
requirements of the Landscape Ordinance and Rules and Regulations, or
Reject the landscape plan as failing to comply with the requirements of the
Landscape Ordinance and Rules and Regulations.
The required landscape plan shall contain the following:
1. The date, scale, north arrow, project name and the name of the owner and
designer.
2. The location of property lines and dimensions of the tract.
The approximate center line of existing water courses, the approximate location of
significant drainage features, the location and size of existing and proposed streets
and alleys, existing and proposed utility easements and overhead utility lines on
or adjacent to the lot, existing and proposed fire hydrants on or adjacent to the lot,
and existing and proposed sidewalks on or adjacent to the lot.
4. The location, size, and type (tree, shrub, ground cover, or grass) of proposed
landscaping and the location and size of the proposed landscaped areas.
5. Planting details and/or specifications.
6. The location, size (caliper and height), condition, and common name of any
existing tree for which credit is requested shall be indicated. The method of
protecting the existing trees that are to be retained from damage during
construction shall be described.
2055 Nonconformities
Any landscaped or non - landscaped developments existing prior to the adoption of the Landscape
Ordinance are considered legal and non - conforming. Any new developments placed upon
properties within Owasso subsequent to the passage of the ordinance must meet the requirements
of the ordinance and promulgated rules and regulations.
2060 Variances
The Board of Adjustment, upon application, and after notice (when notice is required) and public
hearing, may grant variances from the terms of the Landscape Ordinance only upon a finding
that the variance will not cause substantial detriment to the public good or impair the spirit,
purposes and intent of the ordinance, where by reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness,
shape, topography, or other extraordinary or exceptional situation, condition, or circumstance
peculiar to a particular property, the literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in
unnecessary hardship.