(a) Installation. Landscaping plans and the improvements identified therein meeting the requirements of this chapter shall be completely installed no later than six months subsequent to the date of issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Use and Occupancy. A single three month extension may be granted by the Planning and Zoning Administrator upon request of the applicant upon demonstration that such extension is warranted because of adverse weather conditions or unavailability of approved landscaping material. All landscaping material shall be installed in a sound, professional manner and according to accepted landscaping and planting procedures.
(b) Maintenance. All landscaping material shall be maintained in proper and healthful condition. Property owners shall maintain landscaped areas in a proper, neat and orderly appearance, and free from refuse and debris. Upon issuance of a citation, corrective action shall be completed within 60 calendar days unless the Planning and Zoning Administrator determines that weather constraints require one additional 60 calendar day period. Failure to meet the requirements of this section shall constitute violation of this Zoning Code and enforcement and penalty requirements of Chapter 1135 shall apply.
(c) Dead or Diseased Trees. It shall be unlawful for any property owner to maintain or permit to stand on his or her property, dead, diseased, or damaged trees, shrubs, evergreens or other plants which are deemed by the municipality to be a menace to the public peace, health, and safety.
(Ord. 2021-20, passed 7-19-2021)