(a) Sod and/or seed shall be placed upon the ground in all barren areas to cover the front yard, side yards and rear yard for all new developments. The sod or seed shall be a species normally grown as permanent lawn in central Ohio. Sod shall be laid solid. Seed shall be spread evenly and covered with a protective covering of wood cellulose hydro-mulch, or straw. Sod or seeded areas shall be properly maintained to establish a dense turf. All dead sod or seeded areas shall be replaced, at the earliest planting season, and properly watered and maintained to establish a dense turf. For steep banks or areas where ground cover is preferred, ground cover may be used in lieu of grass. Ground covers shall be planted at a consistent spacing to achieve a furnished well developed appearance within two growing seasons. (Ord. 56-2005. Passed 10-3-05.)
(b) Mulch, whether wood based or made from other combustible material, shall not be installed or placed as ground cover around any commercial building. See Chapter 1531.
(Ord. 68-2007. Passed 10-1-07.)