(a) The builders of all new structures in the City shall landscape the front yard, rear yard, side yard and tree lawn of all new structures in order to prevent the deterioration of property values in the neighborhood of such new structures in the event such new structure remains unsold or unoccupied for a period of time following completion. Such landscaping includes preparing a lawn, by either seeding or sodding, and planting all necessary shrubbery, and shall be accomplished within a period of sixty (60) days after completion of the building, unless extended for good cause, such as weather conditions, or as may be determined by the Building Commissioner.
(b) At the time of obtaining a building permit the builder shall include in his performance bond an amount sufficient to guarantee such landscaping as may be required by the Building Inspector considering the size of the lot and the expected cost of such landscaping according to the plans filed by the builder.
(Ord. 7215-00. Passed 3-6-00.)