(A) Landscape plan required.
(1) An applicant must submit a landscape plan if the proposed project is:
(b) Involves new landscaping or the modification or removal of existing landscaping.
(2) Required landscape plans must be submitted as part of the permit application, if any, and subsequent building permit applications.
(B) Required contents. Landscape plans must include the following features and information:
(1) Site boundaries;
(2) Existing conditions on the property, including contours and existing structures;
(3) New structures and expansions proposed as part of the project;
(4) Existing landscaping, trees and vegetation to be retained, specifying plant location, species and size. Details of existing trees must also include approximate tree diameter measured 48 inches above existing grade and approximate outer limit of tree canopy;
(5) New landscaping proposed as part of the development project, specifying plant location, species, number and size;
(6) Irrigation plan specifying the location, type and size of all components of the irrigation system (if proposed);
(7) Proposed grading if any;
(8) A landscape maintenance plan describing how the landscaping will be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, including provisions to replace plant material as needed to maintain compliance with the approved landscape plan; and
(9) Additional information as determined by the Department to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this section.
(C) Review and approval.
(1) For projects that do not require design review, the Department will review all landscape plans to verify compliance with this section as part of the zoning clearance approval.
(2) For projects that require design review, the review authority responsible for approving design review must also approve the landscape plan.
(D) Changes to approved landscape plans.
(1) Only the review authority that approved the landscape plan may allow substantial modifications to an approved landscape plan.
(2) The Director may approve minor changes to a landscape plan previously approved by the City Council, Planning Commission or Design Review Committee. Minor changes are defined as modifications to a landscape plan that do not alter the general design character of the landscaped area or alter a feature of the landscaped area specifically required by the review authority. The Director may also approve changes to a landscape plan required to comply with Building Code or Fire Code requirements.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902 C.-S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)