A. The Planning Department is authorized to adopt, and as necessary make revisions to, a Landscape Policy Manual containing provisions that implement and supplement the provisions of this Part 7.4.9, Section 7.5.524 (Administrative Adjustment), Section 7.5.803 (Nonconforming Site Features), and Chapter 7 of this Code, and other City regulations and standards as they relate to landscaping, irrigation, buffering, screening, fences, grading, and walls.
B. The Landscape Policy Manual includes information about policies, procedures, standards, and maps relevant to this Part 7.4.9. In particular, the manual provides specific information on permitted and prohibited species; guides to xeriscape, Signature Landscapes, irrigation and other water-conserving forms of landscaping that are highly adapted to the microclimates of the City; information about preservation of trees including preservation areas, the Oasis landscaping concept, available credit for preservation of existing vegetation; and submission requirements for the landscape plan, irrigation plan, and other materials required to be filed with the City.
C. Specifications, plans, and construction practices regarding the irrigation system and Total Landscape Water Budget Methodology shall comply with the Landscape Policy Manual.
D. The provisions of the Landscape Policy Manual shall supplement but not supersede the requirements of this UDC. If there is a conflict between the standards in this Part 7.4.9 and the provisions of the Landscape Policy Manual, the provisions of this Part 7.4.9 shall apply. If the Manual addresses a topic related to landscaping, irrigation, buffering, screening, grading, fences, and walls that does not conflict with this UDC, the applicant shall comply with all provisions, policies, and standards in the Landscape Policy Manual to the maximum extent feasible. (Ord. 23-03)