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Henderson Tree Planting Requirements for Landscaping Standards

Development Code § 19.11.5 requires a minimum of one shrub per 100 square feet of landscape buffer, and a minimum of one tree shall be provided per 30 linear feet of landscape buffer or per the mature tree canopy size so that the edges of the mature tree canopies do not overlap. Trees are not required to be planted every 30 feet on center and should be planted to take into consideration viewsheds so that buildings and signage are not obstructed. The Director may allow plant and tree clustering subject to approval. Natural turf is not allowed within perimeter landscape buffers.

Link:

  • Henderson, NV, Title 19 Development Code, Part 3, Chapter 19.11, § 19.11.5

Policy Details:

Locale: Henderson, Nevada [West]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code, Zoning

Citation:

Henderson, NV, Title 19 Development Code, Part 3, Chapter 19.11, § 19.11.5

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