(a) The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to:
(1) New Development. New development on vacant land that requires the approval of a development plan and issuance of a Zoning Certificate or building permit. The required landscaping shall be shown on plans submitted as part of the application.
(2) Existing sites. No building, structure, or vehicular use area shall be constructed or expanded unless the minimum landscaping required by the provisions of this chapter is provided on the property to the extent of its alteration or expansion. In the case of a substantial expansion, the entire site must be brought into compliance with the minimum requirements of this subchapter, or to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the Planning Commission in Section 1123.13. An alteration or expansion of an existing property is generally considered substantial when:
A. The square footage of an existing building exceeds thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross floor area of the existing building.
B. The square footage of the vehicular use area exceeds thirty-three percent (33%) of the total existing vehicular use area.
C. The land area of the developed portion of the zoning lot is increased by thirty three percent (33%) or more.
(b) Single family and two family residences are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter except for Schedule 1153.17, Minimum Number of Trees.
(c) The requirements of this Chapter are minimum landscaping requirements. Nothing herein shall prevent a developer from proposing and the City from approving, more extensive landscaping.
(e) Plant materials and screening shall be reviewed and approved by the City Arborist and City Architect. (Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)