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Council approves first reading of broad new landscaping standards for Sumter County
Summary
Sumter County Council approved first reading of Ordinance O-25-08 to replace Article 8 Section D with new landscaping standards covering street trees, buffer matrices, planting sizes, tree-preservation rules, emergency exceptions and a waiver process; Planning Commission recommended approval.
Sumter County Council approved first reading of Ordinance O-25-08, a comprehensive replacement of the county's landscaping standards, at its March meeting.
Helen Reedman of the planning staff described the ordinance as "a wholesale replacement of article 8 section d with brand new landscaping standards," saying it prescribes street landscaping types A, B and C, specific planting requirements…
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