A. Except as allowed by subsection (2), all landscaping and exterior improvements required as part of the site and design review approval shall be completed prior to the issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
B. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued prior to the complete installation of all required landscaping and exterior improvements if security equal to 110 percent of the cost of the landscaping and exterior improvements, as determined by the Site and Design Review Board or City Planner, is filed with the city, assuring such installation within a time specified by the Board, but not to exceed six (6) months after occupancy. The applicant shall provide the cost estimates of landscaping materials and installation to the satisfaction of the Site and Design Review Board, City Planner, or city forester, prior to approval of the security. Security may consist of a faithful performance bond payable to the City of Canby, cash, certified check, time certificate of deposit, or assignment of a savings account; and the form shall meet with the approval of the City Attorney. If the installation of the landscaping or other exterior improvements is not completed within the period specified by the Board or City Planner, the security may be used by the city to complete the installation. Upon completion of the installation, any portion of the remaining security deposited with the city shall be returned. The final landscape and exterior improvement inspection shall be made prior to any security being returned. Any portion of the plan not installed, not installed properly, or not properly maintained shall cause the inspection to be postponed until the project is completed, or shall cause the security to be used by the city.
C. All landscaping approved through the site and design review process shall be continually maintained, including necessary watering, weeding, pruning and replacement, in a manner substantially similar to that originally approved by the Site and Design Review Board, unless later altered with Board approval. (Ord.. 890 section 47, 1993; Ord.. 848, Part IV, section 4, 1990)