Planting requirements shall be modified as follows:

1. In R1 through R5 Districts, where planting strips are required along the entire length of the curb of the street pursuant to Section 23-612 (Planting Strips in Residence Districts), such planting strips may be interrupted by utilities or paved areas providing public access to an easement volume; and
2. In all Residence Districts, the easement volume shall be discounted from the area of the zoning lot between the street line and all street walls for the purposes of applying the planting requirement of Section 23-613 (Front Yard Planting Requirements).