Landscaping.
When an historic resource is located within a tract proposed for subdivision or land development, a landscape plan for the grounds surrounding the historic resource shall be required by the Township as part of the preliminary plan submission.

A. The plan shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or by a nurseryman or other individual deemed qualified by the Board of Supervisors.
B. The plan shall show all pertinent information, including the location, size and species of all individual trees and shrubs to be removed, planted or preserved.
C. Through screening, buffering and selection of plant material, the plan shall minimize the impact of the proposed development on the historic resource and protect its integrity of setting and any significant vegetation.
D. The landscape plan shall be submitted to the New Garden Historical Commission for its review and comments prior to any decision by the Board of Supervisors on the subdivision or land development plan.