a.
Prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy, the proposed landscape
as shown on the approved landscape plan must be installed, inspected
and approved by a Certified Landscape Architect appointed by the Borough.
The Borough Landscape Architect shall take into account seasonal considerations
in this regard as follows:
1.
The planting of trees, shrubs, vines or ground cover as required
by or associated with a subdivision approval by the Planning Board
shall be installed during the following fall and spring planting season:
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Planting Season
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Dates
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Item
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|---|---|---|
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Fall
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8/15 to 12/15
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Container Plants
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10/15 to 12/15
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Deciduous B&B Plants
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9/15 to 12/15
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Evergreen B&B Plants
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Spring
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3/1 to 5/15
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All plants
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2.
Furthermore, the following plant varieties shall not be planted during
the fall planting season due to hazards associated with planting these
items during this season:
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Group 1: Plants with significant risk of loss.
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Carpinus spp., Hornbeams
Koelreuteria paniculata, Golden-Rain Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip tree
Magnolia spp., Magnolias
Nyssa sylvatica, Black Gum
Populus spp., Poplars
Quercus alba, White Oak
Quercus coccinea, Scarlet Oak
Quercus macrocarpa, Bur Oak
Quercus phellos, Willow Oak
Quercus robur, English Oak
Quercus rubra, Red Oak
Zelkova serrata, Japanese Zelkova
Acer rubrum, Red Maple
Betula spp., Birches
Cornus florida, Flowering dogwood
Crataegus app., Hawthorns
Prunus app., Peach, Cherry, etc.
Pyrus calleryana, Callery Pear
Salix spp., Willows (Tree form)
Tilia tomentosa, Silver Linden
Liquidambar Styraciflua (Sweet Gum)
Quercus Palustris (Pink Oak)
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Group 2: Plants not at great risk, but avoid late planting.
These are best planted in late August or September: they may have
trouble if planted later.
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Cotoneaster salicifolius, Willowleaf Cotoneaster
Ilex crenata, Japanese Holly
Pinus thunbergiana, Japanese Black Pine
Rhododendron spp., Rhododendrons, Azaleas
Taxus bacatta, English Yew
Tsuga canadensis, Hemlock
Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Leaterleaf Viburnum
3.
Any plants installed in conflict with this requirement must receive
written approval of the Borough Landscape Architect, prior to planting.
Failure to comply with these requirements will require removal of
the plantings in question. This requirement does not apply to seeding
or sodding or plantings specifically for soil stabilization purposes.
The plantings associated with any lot given a certificate of occupancy
outside these periods shall be provided during the previous or next
appropriate season.
b.
All plantings shall be made in a manner consistent with the instructions
and graphics set forth in the following planting details.
a.
For all landscaped areas, the following inspection procedures shall
be followed.
1.
Prior to the installation of any plant material, all fine grading
shall be approved by the Borough Landscape Architect and Borough Engineer.
2.
After approval of the fine grading, the location of all plant material
shall be staked for the approval of the Borough Landscape Architect.
3.
Following installation of all improvements and installation of all
plant materials, and prior to Certificate of Occupancy, a site inspection
shall be made by the Borough Landscape Architect to verify compliance
with all provisions of the Landscape Requirements Chapter.
4.
Subsequent to landscape installation and until release of performance
bonds, the Borough of Roosevelt shall have the right to inspect all
landscape areas for conformance to the approved plans, proper installation
and maintenance, and performance of landscape material.
