Section 23

All premises mentioned in section 22 must have a planting area that conforms with the prescribed dimensions or those dimensions as modified under subsection (6).

Without prejudice to subsection (1), all premises mentioned in section 22, and such other premises as may be prescribed under subsection (3), must be provided with such other planting areas within the premises as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, prescribe under subsection (3).

The Minister may, for the purpose of enhancing greenery and promoting the use of trees and plants as important elements of streetscapes and landscapes, by notification in the Gazette, prescribe different dimensions (including the location and site specifications) of planting areas for different classes or descriptions of premises, whether or not the premises are those mentioned in section 22.

All planting areas must be made up in accordance with the specifications of the Commissioner.

Every notification made under subsection (3) must be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication in the Gazette.

The Commissioner may, in any particular case, modify or waive, subject to such terms and conditions as the Commissioner may impose, the prescribed dimensions of a planting area.