4-4-5: STANDARDS FOR NATIVE PRAIRIE AND FOREST RESTORATION:
   A.   Setbacks From Lot Lines:
      1.   Not less than ten feet (10') from the front lot line. For the purposes of this chapter, corner lots shall be deemed to have two (2) front yards and on riparian lots no setback is required on the lakeside lot line.
      2.   Not less than five feet (5') from the side and rear lot lines. No such setback is required if there is an opaque fence along said lot line or if the native plants abut a neighboring native plant landscape.
      3.   If the proposed native prairie or forest restoration area is replacing existing sod/turf, the natural area shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the sod/turf area.
   B.   Allowed Ground Cover In Setback: The setback area required in subsections A1 and A2 of this section shall be composed of regularly mowed turf grass, gardens, trees, shrubs, wood chips and/or rock.
   C.   Plan Approval: A plan setting forth the site layout and management of the restoration area which is in compliance with section 10-4-8 of this Code must be submitted by the applicant and approved by the Zoning Administrator before any native areas may be planted. The Zoning Administrator may refer the plan to the City Council for recommendation before taking action. (Ord. 2017-007, 8-1-2017)