(a) Artificial plant materials, including synthetic turf, may not be used to satisfy the requirements of this article.
(b) In satisfying the requirements of this article, the use of high-quality, hardy, and drought-tolerant plant materials is recommended and encouraged.
(c) For a lot or tract of land two acres in size or greater, no one species of tree may constitute more than 35 percent of the replacement trees planted on the lot or tract of land.
(d) Palm trees may not be used to satisfy the requirements of this article.
(e) Invasive plants are prohibited in required landscapes.
(f) The director shall maintain a list of acceptable plant materials for required landscapes.
(g) All nursery stock and transplanted ash tree species are prohibited in required landscaping or on city property. (Ord. Nos. 22053; 25155; 30929; 32340)