Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 2 – Surrey 2050

DP1.2 GAS STATION

Landscaping (cont.) The following design elements shall be considered for Gas Stations in Commercial Centres:

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Shrubs, in combination with high canopy trees, should be provided along the street frontage to complement boulevard trees. These trees should be 5 cm caliper, plant- ed at 6 m on centre, and located within the property line. Some conifers and specimen trees should be provided as accents. “Weeping” tree types are not permitted. A 3 m wide landscaped area should be provided along street frontages for site definition and screening of views toward the site. In some locations, retention of existing trees may be appropriate. (illustr.) Landscaped areas defined by a raised curb should be provided within the site. These islands should be used to direct the flow of vehicles through the site and to soften the paved areas. Landscaping should reflect the urban char- acter of the area. Low hedging and shrubs of a regular height (approximately 1 m) is recommended along the street. Deciduous trees should be planted in groups as accents on the site. Overall landscaping concepts should be coordinated with the landscaping on abutting land uses and buildings forms (e.g. from above views).

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COMMERCIAL CENTRES 76. If required, solid, high-quality fencing, or low walls in combination with landscaping, should be provided along the inside of

property lines. Materials should be com- patible and coordinated with the materials used on the buildings on-site.

DP Guidelines | G54