To ensure that the landscaping provided is adequate to meet the intent of this Chapter, the following requirements are specified.
(a) Installation.
(1) All landscaping shall be installed in a sound workmanlike manner and according to accepted good planting practice with the quality of plant materials as hereinafter described. All elements of landscaping not including plant material except hedges shall be installed so as to meet any other applicable ordinance.
(2) A designated representative of the City of Fremont shall inspect all landscaping and no zoning permit or similar authorization will be issued unless the landscaping meets the requirements provided herein.
(b) Landscape performance bond. The installation of landscaping may be deferred for up to six (6) months from the date an applicant receives a zoning permit. A bond shall be submitted to the City in order to ensure the completion of the landscaping in accordance with the approved plan. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant and the property owner to contact the Zoning Inspector upon completion of the landscaping work and request an inspection.
(c) Maintenance.
(1) The owner, tenant, or their agent, if any, shall be jointly and separately responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping which shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance at all times and shall be kept free from refuse and debris.
(2) All planted areas shall be provided with a readily available water supply within one hundred (100) feet to ensure continuous healthy growth and development.
(3) Maintenance shall include the immediate replacement of all dead plant material unless, because of the species of plant material, planting must occur during a certain season, in which case replanting will be done as soon as is practical for safe growth.
(Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)