The following standards shall apply to all parcels in the R-1 -7,500, R-1, R-G and R-3 zones:
(A) Minimum landscaping of lot. A minimum of 20% of the entire lot shall be fully landscaped with plant materials.
(B) Minimum landscaping of front yard area. A minimum of 50% of the front yard area between the street and dwelling unit shall be fully landscaped. Non-landscaped areas shall only be used for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular access.
(C) Minimum landscaping of side yard area. A minimum of 50% of the street side yard areas between the street and dwelling unit shall be fully landscaped.
(D) Landscape maintenance. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping, including parkway landscaping, with maintenance, including, but not limited to, watering, pruning, fertilizing and replacing deteriorated plant materials.
(E) Landscaping adjacent to driveways and buildings. A strip of landscaping shall be installed and maintained adjacent to all driveways and buildings located upon any R-G and R-3 zoned lots. The location, area and design of such landscaped areas are subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development or designee.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12; Am. Ord. 1379, passed 11-4-15)