1149.03 TYPES OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS.

   (a)   As determined by the City arborist or consulting landscape architect, all varieties of living landscape materials used shall be:

      (1)   Healthy, hardy and drought-resistant and consistent with the availability of water for artificial irrigation; and

      (2)   Suitable for the climate and environmental influences on the site, such as exposure to sun, wind, water, heat, automobile exhaust fumes, and road salts;

      (3)   Compatible with the slope of the site, with existing vegetation to be preserved and with utility lines above and below ground level; and

      (4)   Not prone to cause a nuisance within the public right of way as a result of dropping fruit or debris other than leaves.

   (b)   Where vulnerable to damage, materials shall be protected from pedestrian or vehicular traffic by grates, pavers or other measures. (Ord. 28-1999. Passed 10-12-99.)