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An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to amend Chapters 17.24, pertaining to standards for form and quality of plants, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024Z-018TX-001).
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WHEREAS, plant standards ensure higher quality landscaping and lower plant mortality in new developments; and
WHEREAS, diversity in landscaping helps create sustainable, resilient, and healthy environments; and
WHEREAS, healthy and resilient environments lead to improved soil health and support for native wildlife; and
WHEREAS, NashvilleNext encourages the establishment of policies and regulations that lead to a more resilient Nashville; and
WHEREAS, updating the standards of the zoning code pertaining to standards for form and quality of plants will help promote a better environment for both Nashville's citizens, tourists, and our non-human visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 17.24.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
17.24.030 Plant Standards
A. Minimum quality and size standards
1. Newly planted landscape plant materials shall conform to the latest version of the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1-2014.
2. Type 1, 2, and 3 Trees, shall meet the planting and size requirements as defined in ANSI Z60.1.
a. Canopy trees shall be a minimum of two inches in caliper at the time of planting, as determined in the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1-2004.
b. Understory trees shall have a caliper of two inches in caliper at time of planting, as determined in the American Standard for Nursery Stock, ANSI Z60.1. For multi-stem varieties caliper shall be determined by taking one-half (1 /2) of the caliper of the three largest required trunks.
c. Evergreen trees shall be a...
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