Landscaped Area and Treatment
Columbus City Codes § 3325.903
in effect3325.903 - Landscaped Area and Treatment
A. To maximize the amount of landscaped area, any area not used for building, required parking, required driveway or maneuvering area, refuse storage and access area, pedestrian walkway, patio, deck, porch, bicycle storage, or for the placement of utility or mechanical equipment, shall be planted with grass and/or other live vegetation, including at least five percent (5%) of the lot area so planted and located behind the most rear portion of the principal residential building(s).
B. The proposed removal of a tree ten (10) inch caliper or greater, within the proposed building footprint or required parking area, shall be reviewed by the Review Board so alternative design options that retain the tree can be explored.
Each tree of ten (10) inch caliper or greater that is not located in the proposed building footprint or required parking area, shall be retained. However, after consultation with the city forester, the director may determine it is in the best public interest such tree be removed.
The removal of any tree ten (10) inch caliper or greater requires the planting of two shade trees, no less than two and one-half (2.5) inch caliper each, on the lot. These replacement trees are in addition to the requirements of C.C. 3321 General Site Development Standards.
(Ord. No. 1003-2017, § 1, 5-1-2017)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT33ZOCO_CH3325UNDIZOOV_REAPSIZODI_3325.903LAARTRFetched: 10/27/2026