The purposes of this Chapter are to:
A. Establish uniform landscape standards for new projects, as well as provide a mechanism to require the upgrade of existing landscaping in developments when improvements are proposed.
B. Enhance the aesthetic appearance of developments throughout the City by providing standards related to the quality and functional aspects of landscaping.
C. Increase compatibility between abutting land uses, and between land uses and public rights-of-way, by providing landscape screening or buffers.
D. Provide for the conservation of water resources through the efficient use of irrigation, appropriate mix of plant materials, recycling water elements, and regular maintenance of landscaped areas.
E. Enhance and increase the compatibility of abutting land uses and public rights-of-way by providing landscape screening and buffers where appropriate.
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part))