088-89 Ordinance
RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Dayton Legal Blank Co. Form No. 30043
Ordinance No. _mRR-:-_8_9 Passed_u_____ .. mmm ________ n19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1187.05
LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, OF THE DUBLIN
CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO REGULATE PRUNING
AND THE USE OF GROWTH INHIBITORS ON
REQUIRED LANDSCAPE MATERIALS, AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has investigated the landscape maintenance
practices of various establishments; and
WHEREAS, the current landscape maintenance practices in some cases
produce results in direct opposition to the intended results of Dublin's
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the current Dublin regulations regarding the maintenance of
required landscape materials do not include restrictions on pruning or
the use of growth inhibitors; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that improper pruning and trimming and/or the
use of growth inhibitors will discourage the natural growth, spread,
and maturity of landscape materials and will negate the intent of the
landscape code; and
WHEREAS, said landscape code was adopted to improve property appearances;
to require buffering; to preserve aesthetic appeal and value; and to
promote public health and safety through the reduction and noise pollu-
tion, air pollution, visual pollution, air temperature, and artificial
light glare; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to amend said landscape code; an
WHEREAS, the Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed this
amendment and made a unanimous recommendation of approval on October 5,
1989; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Tree and Landscape Advisory Commission has reviewed
this amendment and made a recommendation of approval on October 10,
1989; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
State of Ohio, 7 of the elected members concurring:
Section 1. That Chapter 1187 be amended to read as follows: Section
1187.05(e), Pruning and Growth Inhibitors; Landscaping materials used to
fulfill code requirements, or conditions of approval, as authorized by
City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals,
Architectural Review Board, or other appropriate body may not be pruned
or otherwise treated so as to reduce overall height or level of opacity
required. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature
over time; and pruning and other inhibiting measures including removal
may only be practiced to insure the public safety, to maintain a neat
and attractive appearance and to preserve the relative health of the
material involved.
The use of growth inhibitors is not permitted to be used on any plant
material used to fulfill code requirements or conditions of approval.
Section 2. That this Ordinance be declared an emergency as it is
necessary to regulate maintenance procedures regarding required land-
scape materials to promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the
residents.
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Section 3. That this Ordinance sha 11 take effect and be in force from
and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Passed this , 1989.
M r - Presid' Officer Attest:
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ere y ce I a copies o. ,lIS r. 'nonce .0S0 ut:on were posted in theC erk of Co. nci ..,
City of Dublin in a~~oida1~(! Vt:i:l Se::t:cn 731.25 of the ~!O Revised Code.
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Clerk of Counci , Dub in, Ohio