(A) All landscaping and irrigation systems shall be designed, installed and maintained in accord with the standards and requirements of this section, which shall apply to all commercial, industrial, and residential projects requiring planned development, use permit and/or Design Review Board approval(s). The requirements of this section shall apply to all new construction, as well as existing structures (of over approximately 2,500 square feet) undergoing significant exterior alterations.
(B) Individually owned single-family residences not within a Planned Development and commercial projects not requiring landscape areas are exempt from the requirements of this section.
(1) Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Community Development Department staff shall:
(a) Verify that landscaping and irrigation has been installed in accordance with the approved plans with respect to size, number and species of plants and adequate water coverage (in unique situations, a bond may be posted on the uncompleted work with the approval of the Zoning Administrator).
(b) Obtain from the applicant and/or developer a performance bond (period of one year after issuance of certificate of occupancy) to insure plant establishment. Bond shall cover cost of replacing all plant material but may exclude material and labor costs relating to irrigation and landscape.
(2) All planting areas shall be permanently maintained. As used in this section,
MAINTAINED includes watering, weeding, pruning, insect and pest control, and replacement of plant materials, and irrigation equipment as needed to preserve the health and appearance of plant materials. Should the Neighborhood Improvement Coordinator determine that landscaping is not being maintained as defined by this section, the city reserves the right, at the owner's expense, to either undertake itself, or contract for, any and all work necessary to restore landscaping.
(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94; Am. Ord. 2158-C-S, passed 12-11-18) Penalty, see § 9-5.2904