The continuing maintenance of any improvement required for compliance with this title shall be required. Failure to maintain a required improvement shall be a violation of this title.
A. Any development subject to the continuing maintenance requirement established herein that results, or may reasonably be expected to result, in the creation of multiple ownerships shall create a community association or other mechanism to assure continuing maintenance. The developer shall submit the proposed declaration of covenants, articles of incorporation and bylaws for the community association with the application for a permit and these documents shall have been recorded before a certificate of compliance is issued.
B. The maintenance of any open space area required for compliance with this title shall include fencing, where required; prompt and effective control of noxious weeds; litter removal; and wildfire suppression. Maintenance activities shall not diminish the open space values (wetlands, slopes, etc.) being protected.
C. Maintenance of landscaped areas required by this title includes installation and maintenance of an irrigation system and timely irrigation, where necessary; weed and pest control; and all other activities required to maintain the function of the landscaped areas. (Ord. 149, 10-22-2008)