(A) The landscape design plan shall be drawn on project base sheets at a scale that accurately and clearly identifies:
(1) Designation of hydrozones.
(2) Landscape materials, trees, shrubs, groundcover, turf and other vegetation. Planting symbols shall be clearly drawn and plants shall be labeled by botanical name, common name, container size, spacing and quantities of each group of plants indicated.
(3) Property lines and street names.
(4) Streets, driveways, walkways and other paved areas.
(5) Pools, ponds, water features, fences and retaining walls.
(6) Existing and proposed buildings and structures, including the elevation if applicable.
(7) Natural features, including, but not limited to, wetlands, rock outcroppings, existing trees and shrubs that will remain.
(8) Tree staking, plant installation, soil preparation details, and any other applicable planting and installation details.
(9) A calculation of the total landscaped area.
(10) Designation of recreational areas.
(B) Plant selection and grouping. Plants shall be selected and planted appropriately, based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic and topographical conditions of the project site.
(1) To encourage the efficient use of water, the following is highly recommended:
(a) Recognize the horticultural attributes of plants (i.e., mature plant size, invasive surface roots) to minimize damage to property or infrastructure (e.g., buildings, sidewalks, power lines).
(b) Consider the solar orientation for plant placement to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain.
(2) Any plants may be used in the landscape, providing the estimated applied water use recommended does not exceed the maximum applied water allowance, except that fire-prone plant materials and highly flammable mulches shall be avoided.
(3) Plants having similar water use shall be grouped together in distinct hydrozones.
(4) Plants shall be selected appropriately, based upon their adaptability to the climatic, geologic and topographical conditions of the site. Protection and preservation of native species and natural areas is encouraged. The planting of trees is encouraged wherever it is consistent with the other provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2021-12-01, passed 1-11-2022)