OBJECTIVE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR MINOR ANCILLARY STRUCTURES WITHIN THE GREEN BUFFER AND PERIPHERAL 2M PLANTING STRIP 1 MAIN INTENTION Ta better reflect the intention of the green buffer, peripheral tree planting strips and yet provide design flexibility to allow for minor ancillary structuras, 44 Green Buffer Both the public and the private sector have a role to play to help achieve streetscape greenery in Singapore. while lush roadside, open ‘space tree planting and greenery are maintained by NParks, the groen buffer within a privato dovolopmant e-oatos tho opportunity for the private developers and residents to actively contribute. The guideline serves to safeguard the area provisicn for tree planting purposes. 12 2mplanting strip ‘The penpneral praning strips are tw provide a quality gree and pleasant space between neighbouring developments, to be enjoyed by hoth developments as well as contributing to the overall greenery in Singapore. The guideline serves to safeguard the area provision for tree plenting purposes. 2 OBJECTIVES (This elaborates the main intention and indicates the desired outcomes to be achieved in mpleted clevelnnments ) 21 To reinforce the purpose of the green buffer and to preserve the green and garden city imege; 2.2 Tu piuvide adequate spacing (both above ground and under ground) for heaithy growth of tees; and 2.3 To allow flexibility of structures that contribute to the landscaping efforts, or with limited hard surface impact within the green and peripheral tree planting strips. 3 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (This provides a basis for judging whether the objectives have been met. Each development must be considered against all criteria but depending on particular circumstances, it may not be necessary tosatisfy all of them) 3.1 There should bea sufficient amount of shade tree-planting and landscaping to enhance the built environment to serve as screening while reducing glare and heat. The pianting pattern can be singular in3.2 5.1 regular planting distance or cluster planting. There shall be adequate space for trees to grow to their full spread. hence no structures should be close to the tree. There should also not be any “Wee under (ree” situation 1. The tree planing sirips (green buffer and the peripheral 2m planting strips) should preferably be thmugh gmund ar with soil area large enough to ancammadate the particular rooting habits and they must be free from underground services, Ancillary structures proposed within the tree planting strips (green butfor and tho poriphoral 2.0m troo planting etrips) chould bo minor and contribute to the landscape efforts or screened by soft landscape. Height of structures should be suitable for the intended use and not hinder the growth of trees. ADDITIONAL NOTES / CLARIFICATIONS: Anzillary structures in gonoral rofor to miner etructuroe oroctod to support the main use of the site. Exceptions are minor structures that are commercially operated such as Outdoor Refreshment Areas (ORAs) and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). These are not Classified as ancillary structures but considered independent minor structures, and are subjected to the prevailing planning controls for such structures, TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATION (This provides ideas on how the criteria, or certain aspects oF them, mignt be addressed. it does not preclude other measures (tal UUM Ue PIUZUSEU LU THIEEL Lhe s¢aceu objectives.) In general, we recommend that the small or medium tree to be planted at every 5-6m interval, dependent on the choice of trees. The number of trees (small lo medium) to be planted could follow the guideline as ilustrated in Diagram 1. Formulae: No of smalmedium trees = (lenath of boundary - width of driveway) / 6 (Such trees aenerallv arow up to 15m hiah). or No of smalvmedium trees = (nett length of boundary) /6 A IST OT recommended species considered snage tree Is shown in Table 15.2 53 For every proposed tree, a minimum area of 4m x requisite width (i green bumier or planting strip requirement less than 41m, oF 10 12 (for all other planting width 4m or more) with a minimum 2m soil depth to be safeguarded for healthy tree growth and aeratinn Please refer tn Diagrams 2a & 2b a. All planting areas should preferably be flat at gradient 1:40. Where trees are to be planted, the gradient of the planting area should not be steeper than 1:2.5, b. Minimum recommended distance from any proposed element to the centre of the tree/palm is 2m. This applies to any underground services thal are required (0 lansverse Unuuylr the Wee planitiny aroa c. Aeration trough may be provided to ensure sufficient aeration if structures are proposed to encroach within the 4m x 2m (for 2m tree planting strip), 4 x 3 (tor sm tree planting sinp) or 1emz area (for wider planting buffer). However the minimum 2 x 2x 2m planting eoil volume must not have any encroachment. Type of structures proposed We envourage landacaping structures lite trellis, garden furniture, water featuras, and also provide flexibility to minor structures due to technical requirements like fire hydrant, meter comparimen's, inspection chambers etc, a. Landscaping statutes should getietally be upen atid Wantiibute toward the landscaping efforts. b. Minor technical structures should generally be screened by soft landscaping Generally, itis recommended that the total road frontage coverage of tho minor etructuree along the green buffer is not more than 25% and the minor landscape structures should not be more than 5m in height. (Piease refer Diagrams 3a, 3b, 4a & 4b for ilustration on the ‘lexibility provided) For minor technical structures, these should generally be kept at 1.8m maximum height, not exceeding the height of the boundary wall as these do not contribute to the landscaping efforts. For enclosed structures such as guardhouses or sentry post, these should generally be proposea beyond Ine green purer, Ir nese are proposed within the green buffer, the height of these minor operationaloa 62 structures should not be more than 2.6m (io the roof springing line) ‘SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS Proper annotated Landscape Plan ard justification in line with the objectives should be submitted for considerations and evaluation. Landscape Plan Requirement a) Location and species of proposed small 10 meaium size shade tees are shown; b)A legend for the proposed trees is to be provided; c) Computation of no. of trees are to be clearly shown; 4d) Types of ancillary otructurce with justifications (in eeparate document, ifnecessary), the height and width are to be clearly showin, 2) All proposed green buffer / planting verges are indicated as tree- planting strip only; f) Widths of all proposed planting provision provided are indicated; 9) All slopes are shown on plan with standard symbols. The gradients of all proposed slopes are shown. Note: Amendment approval is required if after the issuance of DC approval, there are any changes to a) the proposed number of trees, and ») the type of ancillary structures and its height and width,soyng usei6 9 404Nq leaskyd— syuouodwios z Jo '5381SU09 104JNq PEOY 7030 seyng uea19Table 1: A list of recommended tree species Appendix 1: Table 1 (MEDIUM SIZED TREES ‘SPECIES ‘Approximate Height ] Recommended } ica Matuns Spociag an) (a) Reacia nanginns 2 $ [Arahrsiia nobilis (Price of Ferma) v 16 [Asfouilise arboreseens (Hop Tres) 2 - 10 Bouhinis bickaua Gong Kong Backinia) = a | ‘anangs odorata (Kenanga) 15 To ‘Cassia fistula (Golden Showers) 18 | 2 Cinnamomam iners (Wild Cinnamon) 10 Githarexytum quadrangulare (Fiddle-wood) 2 a Cocblusneannurn celigiosuin (Butera Tee) 10 19 [Eucalyptus botryoides (Gum Tree) 15 2 jvntus vimiralis (Gum Tree) 5 ® geaia cumini OariboTaa) ob 2 | Isugeniajambos (Rose Applel g 12 [Cugenia polyantla (Buah Sela) | 5 12 {Ginctum snemom (Meriniau) 18 8 uslavia sp | 3 8 2oerstmemia sperinea (Ree of Toad | 7 ia janiltoa browneDides (MTanderahie? 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