A landscape plan shall be submitted to the Zoning Inspector for approval prior to the issuance of any zoning permit to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(a) Preparation by Qualified Professional. A licensed landscape architect, landscape designer, landscape contractor, horticulturalist or Ohio Certified Nursery Technician must prepare every landscape plan required by this Chapter.
(b) Landscape plans shall be drawn to an acceptable scale not to exceed one (1) inch equals forty (40) feet or as approved with sufficient detail to contain the following information:
(1) Vicinity map, zoning districts, north arrow, and dimensions;
(2) The name of applicant and plan preparer with contact information;
(3) Location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, and fences;
(4) Location of any dumpster including screening details;
(5) Location and area of off-street parking, and vehicular use areas;
(6) Location and dimensions of all required landscape buffers;
(7) Location and dimensions of all required internal landscaping;
(8) Location and spacing of all proposed plant material keyed to a plant schedule;
(9) Plant schedule with botanical and common names; quantity of each species to be planted and plant size; and
(10) Identification of existing trees and vegetative cover to be preserved.
(c) Landscape plans shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter and the ability of the applicant to maintain required landscaping in a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)