(A) Prior to the issuance of a building, paving, grading, protected tree removal, or construction permit for any use, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the Building Official, or his designee. The Building Official, or his designee, shall review such plan(s) and shall approve it if the plan is in accordance with the criteria of these regulations. If the plan is not in accord, it shall be disapproved and shall be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the changes necessary for compliance.
(B) A person in plant material usage and landscape design shall prepare landscaping plans (e.g., landscape architect, landscape contractor, landscape designer, etc.) and shall contain the following minimum information:
(1) Minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet; show scale in both written and graphic form;
(2) Location, size, and species of all trees to be preserved (do not use "tree stamps" unless they indicate true size and location of trees);
(3) Location of all plant and landscaping material to be used, including plants, paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, earthen berms, ponds (to include depth of water), topography of site, or other landscape features;
(4) Species of all plant material to be used;
(5) Size of all plant material to be used (container size, planted height, etc.);
(6) Spacing of plant material where appropriate;
(7) Layout and description of irrigation, sprinkler, or water systems including location of water sources;
(8) Description of maintenance provision;
(9) Person(s) responsible for the preparation of the landscape plan;
(10) North arrow/symbol; and
(11) Date of the landscape plan.
(Ord. O-2005-013, passed 9-13-05)