Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — June 22, 2026

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jun 30, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Energy and data center siting, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Short-term rentals, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Housing

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(4) The primary landscaping materials used in parking lots shall be trees, which provide shade or are capable of providing shade at
maturity. Shrubbery, hedges and other planting materials may be used to complement the tree landscaping, but shall not be the sole
means of landscaping. All parking lot landscaping shall be salt tolerant. Effective use of earth berms and existing topography is also
encouraged as a component of the landscaping plan.
(5) One shade tree shall be planted for every 10 parking spaces. Trees located in paved areas shall be provided with adequate tree pits
to permit proper watering.
(6) Landscaped berms shall be at least 10 feet wide, a maximum of three feet high, and include a maximum slope of 3:1.
(7) Existing parking lots located along the front setback shall be buffered and/or screened from view using landscaping, attractive
fencing consisting of natural materials that does not exceed four feet in height, or a combination of landscaping and fencing.