1. April 12, 2016

2. Purpose and Intent Encourage development that enhances the environmental and aesthetic conditions that contribute to the quality of life in Pierre. To achieve this purpose, a minimum standard of landscaping is prescribed to lessen the adverse impacts commonly associated with development.

3. Purpose and Intent Maintain and protect property values, create transitions and reduce negative impacts of surrounding land uses Provide relief from traffic, noise, heat, glare & dust Enhance the aesthetic appearance of city Reduce soil erosion & storm water runoff Reduce the effects of heat through provision of s hade

4. Requirements Require XX trees per XX feet of frontage For parking areas exceeding XX spaces – require interior planting islands Require a planting strip adjacent to the public street Require a landscape pl an

5. Requirements Apply to new construction & major renovation projects Shall not apply retroactively or to any building permit already issued unless there is major renovation. Exempt Central Business Area with zero lot lines

6. Political/Management Decisions & Timeline How to apply to properties being paved or where existing pavement is replaced/resurfaced Which zoning districts shall be exempt from the requirements (single family, 2-family, Lt. Ind., Heavy Ind., Industrial Park) Who handles variances or exception Timeline 1 st Reading/Set Hearing – April 26, 2016