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Newark Landscape Screening and Treatment Standards

This rule establishes standards for landscape screening and treatment in Newark. Among other standards, development in business districts must include shade trees on all street frontages, and at least one shade tree per every 700 square feet of open space on a lot.

Link:

  • Article XXV, Sec.32-86; (Ord. No. 72-10, 2-24-72; Ord. No. 99-13, 5-24-99; Ord. No. 21-02, Amend. No. 2, 1-11-21)

Policy Details:

Locale: Newark, Delaware [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Article XXV, Sec.32-86; (Ord. No. 72-10, 2-24-72; Ord. No. 99-13, 5-24-99; Ord. No. 21-02, Amend. No. 2, 1-11-21)

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