1486.09   LANDSCAPING.
   (a)   Ground Signs.
      (1)   For each visible face, the landowner and/or developer shall provide landscaping equivalent to one and one-half square feet for each square foot of sign area (both faces), located at the base of the sign structure. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of deciduous and evergreen ornamental grasses, groundcover and/or small shrubs. Turf grasses shall not be considered as landscaping for ground signs.
   (b)   Pole Signs.
      (1)    For each visible sign, the landowner and/or developer shall provide landscaping equivalent to three square feet for each square foot of sign area (both faces), located at the base of the sign structure. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of deciduous and evergreen ornamental grasses, groundcover and/or small shrubs. Turf grasses shall not be considered as landscaping for pole signs.
   (c)   Billboard Signs.
      (1)   For each visible sign, the landowner and/or developer shall provide landscaping equivalent to two square feet for each square foot of sign area (both faces), located at the base of the sign structure, Landscaping shall consist of a combination of deciduous and evergreen ornamental grasses, groundcover and/or small shrubs. Turf grasses shall not be considered as landscaping for pole signs.
(Ord. 2534. Passed 5-15-17.)