What are landscaping credits?

A project can receive landscape credit units (LCU) two ways. The developer can either maintain the existing trees or plant new ones. Check the below chart for more information and LCU value. There are different LCU requirements depending on the area; for front yards it is 40 LCU /100ft, for side yards it is 10 LCU /100ft, for both building perimeter and parking lot it is 15 LCU /100ft. If there are any questions do not hesitate to call our office at (757)-890-3531.

New Planting

Deciduous 

(Minimum Caliper)

Evergreen or Ornamental
 (Minimum Height)

LCU value

Trees

3 inches

10 feet

9


2.5 inches

9 feet

6

2 inches

8 feet

5

1.5 inches

6 feet

3

Shrub

18 inches height or spread

2

Ornamental Grasses or Perennial Beds

1 gallon size

1

Existing Tree

Minimum Caliper

LCU value

Mature

> 13 inches

15

Large

11 to 13 inches

12

Medium

6 to 10 inches

8

Small

3 to 5 inches

5

Section 24.1-242 (h)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance.

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1. What are the fees associated with appeals/ modifications, site plans, subdivisions, and signs for York County?
2. Is my property subdividable?
3. What are landscaping credits?
4. What are the most common zoning violations?
5. What is the time frame for reviewing a commercial site plan?
6. If I want to open a new business in a building where an existing or previous business was located, what do I need to do in order to meet the zoning requirements?
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