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(1) Issuance Of Certificate Of Occupancy Or Compliance: All required landscaping and site features, as per the landscaping ordinance, development agreement and/or conditions placed upon the application, must be installed prior to issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy or compliance.
A. Except that property that is developed with any portion of it being a residential subdivision, regardless of the zoning district, shall have all required landscaping and site amenities associated with the subdivision approval and the applicable phase, as per the landscaping ordinance, development agreement and/or conditions placed upon the application, installed and completed prior to the city engineer's signature on the final plat for said phase. In the event said installation is not possible due to weather related or other accepted circumstances as approved by the planning and zoning department, a financial guarantee may be established through the city's financial guarantee process for subdivisions as outlined in section 11-04-07 of this code.
(2) Extension Of Time For Compliance:
A. The building official, in cooperation with the planning and zoning director or his/her authorized designee, may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy or the planning and zoning department may issue a temporary certificate of compliance (whichever is applicable) for a specified time period, not to exceed two hundred ten (210) days when, due to weather related or other accepted circumstances as approved by the planning and zoning department, the landscaping or other required site amenities cannot be completed. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
(1) Authority: Idaho Code title 67 authorizes the establishment of development standards (see section 67-6518).
(2) Purpose: Landscape plan design review is intended to improve the character of the Indian Creek corridor and the Boise River corridor, protect property rights and values, protect the city's important environmental features and ensure that the general appearance of site improvements are consistent with city goals.
(3) Application: Landscape plan design review shall apply to all land use and building permit applications in the Indian Creek corridor and the Boise River corridor. (Ord. 2661, 1-7-2008)
(4) Membership: The landscape plan design review committee shall be comprised of the planning and zoning director, the senior planner, the parks department supervisor, and the assistant city engineer or the city engineer. (Ord. 2911, 9-4-2012)
(5) Criteria: The landscape plan design review committee will review the landscaping plan according to this article, article 8 of this chapter and other city provisions. The landscaping plan will be reviewed with the intent of enhancing and protecting the appearance of the Indian Creek corridor and Boise River corridor. The following items shall be evaluated:
A. Completeness of the landscaping plan.
B. Strategy to preserve healthy, existing trees and shrubs, if any.
C. Types of trees and shrubs to be planted.
D. Condition of the sidewalk, curb and gutter.
E. Types of vegetative and nonvegetative ground cover.
F. Presentation of any lawn areas, common open space areas, play areas and/or pathways.
G. Buffering and screening devices.
H. Relationship of the landscaping to proposed or existing structures.
I. Condition and placement of driveway accesses.
J. Landscape care and maintenance strategy.
K. Type and source of irrigation.
L. Vision triangle.
M. Trash receptacle screening.
N. Parking lot design and lighting, if new.
O. Condition of parking lot and lighting, if existing.
P. Placement of structures such that no structures are placed along the banks in such a fashion as to cover the water bodies.
Q. No permanent structures, support systems or impediments are placed on the banks of Indian Creek and the Boise River below their high water marks as has been determined by controlling agencies.
R. Preservation of riparian, wetland and wildlife areas and appropriate mitigation plans as approved by jurisdictional agencies. (Ord. 2661, 1-7-2008)
(1) All portions of this article are appealable to the city council provided the controller exercises that right by filing an appeal application and applicable fee for a public hearing to be conducted through the city's public hearing process or according to any provisions noted in the various sections of this article. (Ord. 2805, 11-2-2009)
ARTICLE 8
CALDWELL TREE ORDINANCE
CALDWELL TREE ORDINANCE
SECTION:
10-08-01: Statement Of Value
10-08-02: Purpose
10-08-03: Definitions
10-08-04: Applicability
10-08-05: Standards
10-08-06: Jurisdiction
10-08-07: Duties And Powers Of The City Forester
10-08-08: Controller Responsibilities
10-08-09: Nuisances Designated
10-08-10: Nuisance Abatement
10-08-11: Damaging, Destroying Or Topping Of Public Trees And Shrubs
10-08-12: Private Tree Service Fee Licensing And Certification
10-08-13: Licensee Responsibility
10-08-14: Permit Procedures For Individuals
10-08-15: Violations And Penalties
10-08-16: Tree Preservation And Mitigation
10-08-17: Planting Specifications
10-08-18: Recommended Street Tree List
10-08-19: Shrub
10-08-20: Not To Be Planted In Right-Of-Way
10-08-21: Dutch Elm Disease
The City of Caldwell has historically understood the value of community trees. Trees mitigate air pollution, improve water quality, conserve energy, reduce soil erosion, produce oxygen, calm our senses, enhance property values and beautify our surroundings. Healthy, strategically placed trees are valuable assets to the community of Caldwell.
(Ord. 3252, 3-16-2020)
(1) The City of Caldwell finds trees and shrubs are very important elements of the environment, providing many benefits. This article is intended to encourage the preservation, expansion, protection and proper maintenance of the city's trees and shrubs.
(2) This article establishes code regulations and standards necessary to ensure that the city continues to realize the benefits provided by the community forest. It is not intended to resolve or regulate disputes over trees on private property that do not affect general public safety. This article is enacted to:
A. Promote the general welfare of the city by establishing and maintaining the maximum amount of tree canopy coverage provided by trees.
B. Preserve and enhance the city's environmental, economic, social character and beauty through the appropriate selection of trees and shrubs.
C. Protect public safety, health and welfare.
D. Encourage site and utility planning, building and development practices to prevent indiscriminate removal or destruction of trees and avoid unnecessary disturbance to trees within the city and its Area of Impact by applying tree care standards contained in ANSI A300 standards. Reduce adverse impacts of land disturbing activities such as runoff from impervious surfaces, soil erosion and sedimentation pollution.
E. Maintain trees in a healthy, non-hazardous condition through application of tree care standards contained in ANSI A300.
F. Establish and maintain appropriate species diversity and age classes in order to provide a stable and sustainable community forest.
G. Establish a process by which trees are to be planted, pruned and removed.
H. Regulate those who engage in tree and shrub services.
I. Implement the goals and objectives of the city's Comprehensive Plan.
J. Educate the public about the protection and preservation of trees and shrubs.
(Ord. 3252, 3-16-2020)
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