(a) Landscaping Requirements for Ground-Mounted Signs. All permanent ground- mounted signs shall require a single continuous landscaped area to be maintained beneath and around the base of the sign in accordance with the applicable regulations in Chapter 1107 and with the following standards:
(1) The minimum landscaped area shall maintain a minimum width of three (3) feet around the perimeter of the base of the sign, including all points where sign structural supports are attached to the ground.
(2) Where the required landscaped area is adjacent to a paved surface accessible to vehicular traffic, a raised, non-mountable curb suitable to prevent the encroachment of vehicles shall be required.
(3) The landscaped areas shall include vegetative plantings aesthetically located and maintained. The use of concrete, asphalt, or any other paved surface inside the required landscaped area shall be prohibited.
(4) A construction level detail landscape plan and landscape maintenance plan shall be submitted with the sign permit.
(5) Landscaping and perimeter buffering materials shall be fully installed on the site by completion of construction.
(b) Planting Extension. The required landscaping shall be planted within one (1) planting season after completion of construction of the sign. If that is not feasible due to weather conditions, the Planning Commission may grant an extension of the planting time frame.
(Ord. 2022-34. Passed 1-9-23.)