(a) Any person seeking a zoning certificate, a variance, a conditional use permit, subdivision plat approval, development plan approval or site plan approval, shall file with their application a landscaping plan prepared by a registered professional, which, by plot plan and description shall include:
(1) The location, size and description of landscaping materials proposed to be placed on the lot in order to comply with this chapter.
(2) The location and size of any structures presently on the lot, and those proposed to be placed on the lot.
(3) The proposed location and description of screening proposed to be placed on the lot in order to comply with this chapter.
(b) The City Landscape Architect shall approve or disapprove a landscape plan for any conditional use permit, subdivision plat, development plan or site plan application.
(c) The City Landscape Architect shall either approve or disapprove all landscaping plans submitted as part of a Zoning Certificate application within thirty (30) days of their filing. On reviewing the application and receiving suggestions or recommendations from the City Landscape Architect, the applicant may agree to modem their application including the plans and specifications submitted. The Zoning Certificate will not be issued until plans reflecting the agreed upon changes are submitted to the City Landscape Architect. An applicant may appeal a decision of the City Landscape Architect disapproving their landscaping plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Notice of appeal must be filed with the City Clerk within 15 days after the decision of the City Landscape Architect is provided to the applicant.
(d) No variance, zoning certificate, development plan approval, site plan approval or conditional use permit shall be granted or issued until final approval of the landscaping plan.
In the event of failure to install the required landscaping, written notice shall be served to the property owner. Such notice shall state that the failure to install the landscaping as required shall result in the forfeiture of approval and that such failure shall be deemed an implied consent for the City to cause said landscape to be installed.
(Ord. 08-2022. Passed 5-4-22.)