Article VIII. LANDSCAPING AND TREE PROTECTION  


Division 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Division 2. LANDSCAPING
Division 3. TREE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
Division 4. ENFORCEMENT
Appendix A. TABLES

The intent of this article is to provide minimum landscaping standards in order to protect and preserve the appearance, character and value of the properties within the city and thereby promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Altamonte Springs.

This article also provides for the protection of trees by providing standards for proper maintenance to ensure tree growth which will result in natural crown development and shading.

Requirements are next provided for tree protection due to removal, relocation or substantial alteration.

Enforcement provisions are established to ensure maintenance and replacement of landscaping and trees. It is the further intent of this article to provide flexible guidelines which encourage landscaping beyond the minimum standards.

(Ord. No. 1600-09, § 1, 3-3-09)