(a) The location of proposed landscaping, fences, or walls required to fulfill the standards and criteria of this Chapter shall be reviewed and approved as part of a site plan pursuant to Chapter 1240.
(b) It is hereby determined necessary to regulate and control landscaping and plantings in, about and around all buildings, except one, two, and three-family dwellings, by providing that cash, a performance bond, or other performance guarantee in an amount equal to one hundred ten (110%) percent of the estimate of a bonafide landscaping contractor shall be deposited with the Director of Finance before a Zoning Certificate may be issued. When the site has been inspected and found in compliance with all of the requirements and conditions of the approved final site plans, the cash, performance bond, or other performance guarantee may be released.
(c) When a fence, wall, or landscaping is proposed at a separate time from any other development for new construction, additions or site renovation, a fence, wall, or landscaping may be approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator when the Zoning Administrator determines that the proposal:
(1) Complies with the requirements of this Chapter and other applicable provisions in this Zoning Code;
(2) Is consistent with any previously approved plan;
(3) Is compatible with the current site development if there is no approved plan; and,
(4) Will have a minimal adverse impact to the surrounding areas.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11; Ord. 2017-061. Passed 11-20-17.)