1149.05 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.

   (a)   Installation. All living landscaping materials shall be installed in conformance with the most current procedures established by the American Association of Nurserymen or its successor organization. A permanently-installed underground irrigation system shall be provided for a required landscaped area if it is determined by the City that such irrigation is required for proper maintenance of the type of landscape materials proposed for installation.

   (b)   Maintenance and Replacement. The owner, occupant, tenant and agent of each, if any, shall be jointly responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping and screening required under these landscaping regulations so as to preserve at least the same quantity, quality and screening effectiveness as initially installed. All living and non-living landscaping including fences, walls and ornamental lighting shall be maintained in a good condition at all times so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance and shall be kept free of refuse and debris. Any unhealthy or dead vegetation shall be replaced with healthy living plantings no later than the end of the next applicable planting season.

(Ord. 28-1999. Passed 10-12-99.)