Trees, vegetation, irrigation systems, fences, walls and other landscape elements are considered elements of a project in the same manner as parking and other site details. The owner of the property is responsible for the continuous proper maintenance of all landscaping materials, and must keep them free from refuse and debris and in good repair at all times. The owner of the property must either remove all debris before mowing of the landscaped area or bag as the mowing activity occurs so as not to discharge debris onto neighboring properties.
a. Replacement of Landscaping Materials. All unhealthy or dead plant material must be replaced by the next planting season. Other required landscape material that becomes defective must be replaced or repaired within three (3) months of the occurrence of the defect.
b. Trimming Plant Material. Landscape materials are intended to grow, spread and mature over time. Landscaping materials used to fulfill requirements of this ordinance may not be pruned or otherwise treated to reduce overall height or level of opacity below the minimum requirements. Pruning, limbing-up, topping, and other inhibiting measures including removal may only be practiced to ensure the public safety, to maintain a neat and attractive appearance, and to preserve the relative health of the material involved.
(Ord. No. 2021-30, § 1, 11-10-21)