(A) A landscape plan is required for all commercial, multi-family residential, industrial uses, major subdivisions, and Planned Unit Developments and non-residential uses in residential zoning districts.
(C) Landscape plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect in the state, as required by state rules. Landscape plans drawn to scale of not less than 1 inch equals 50 feet and shall show the following:
(1) Boundary lines of the property with accurate dimensions;
(2) Locations of existing and proposed buildings, parking lots, roads, and other improvements;
(3) Proposed grading plan with 2 foot contour intervals;
(4) Location, approximate size, and common name of existing trees and shrubs;
(5) A planting schedule containing symbols, quantities, common and botanical names, size of plant materials, root condition, and special planting instructions;
(6) Planting details, illustrations, and proposed locations of all new plant material;
(7) Locations and details of other landscape features, including berms, fences, and planter boxes;
(8) Details of restoration of disturbed areas, including areas to be sodded or seeded;
(9) Location and details of irrigation systems; and
(10) Details and cross sections of all required screening.
(D) Minor changes to the landscape plan (change in species type) that do not result in a reduction in the net amount of plant material as specified on the approved landscape plan shall be approved by the Community Development Director. Changes to the size and/or number of plant materials of an approved landscape plan shall be considered a major change. Major changes shall only be approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)