(A) All landscaped areas shall be finished with a natural topping material which may include, but not limited to, the following: turf, groundcover, planting, decomposed granite (two inches minimum depth), river run rock, expanded shale or bark.
(B) A pre-emergent herbicide shall be applied to the ground prior to the placement of natural surface materials (decomposed granite, river run rock and the like) in any landscaped area to prevent weed growth.
(C) An automatic irrigation system which may be spray, flood, soaker or drip type system. A pressure-type vacuum breaker shall be required with the installation of all sprinkler systems.
(D) All irrigation systems and landscaped areas shall be designed, constructed and maintained as to promote water conservation and prevent water overflow or seepage into the street or parking areas.
(E) Landscaped areas along street frontages shall be contoured or bermed to provide variations in grade, visual relief, parking lot screening and a more pleasing aesthetic value. All on-site parking areas shall be screened from street view by a landscaped berm or decorative wall not less than three feet in height. The required height of the berm or wall shall be measured from the highest finished grade of the adjacent on-site parking area or adjacent finished grade of the street, whichever is greater.
(F) All landscaping and landscape materials established in close proximity to a driveway or street intersection shall be installed and maintained in a manner which does not effect visibility.
(Prior Code, Ch. 4, Art. IV, § 4-212) (Ord. 432-06, passed 6-19-2006)