(a) All lots shall provide landscaped areas on the site. In high density area where urban designs and density and traditional neighborhood design (TND) are encouraged or required, the landscaping requirements can meet and be satisfied through alterative designs including, but not limited to, green roofs, planters, and street trees.
(b) A landscape plan shall be submitted with any applications for new construction, alterations to building size, expansions of parking, loading, and driveway areas, or a change in use that will expand the size of the building or parking, loading, and driveway areas.
(c) Landscape plans and designs shall include a planting list, with plant names, quantities, size at planting, and size when mature. Typical sections may be shown. Existing planting shall be identified on the plan.
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(d) All landscape designs shall be sensitive to the character of the surrounding properties and area and shall use native species. Invasive species shall be prohibited as part of any landscape plan.
(e) The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that the landscape design meets both the purpose and minimum requirements of landscape areas.
(Ord. 147-2018. Passed 7-2-18.)