All developed uses shall provide a landscaped yard, including grass, decorative stones, or shrubs and trees, along all streets. This yard shall be kept clear of all structures, storage, and off-street parking.
(A) Except for driveways, the yard shall extend along the entire frontage of the lot, and along both streets in the case of a corner lot: such yard shall have a depth of at least 10 feet. Unless expressly permitted, no landscape material, other than grass, shall be placed within drainage or utility easements. Rock or riprap may be allowed upon review and approval by the City Council provided the proposed material does not interfere with drainage or utilities.
(B) Maintenance. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the individual property owner. All structures and areas requiring landscaping and fences shall be maintained so as not to be unsightly or present harmful health or safety conditions. This shall include the following for landscaping and plantings in yard areas:
(1) Maintain a healthy, pest free condition.
(2) Remove dead, diseased or dangerous trees or shrubs or parts thereof in accordance with requirements of § 90.051.
(3) Provide appropriate pruning per applicable forestry or horticultural best practices.
(4) Mowing and/or removal of noxious weeds and grasses according to the requirements of § 90.028.
(5) Establishing and sustaining sufficient groundcover to prevent erosion and control sediment runoff.
(6) Remove trash and other debris.
(7) Watering and other maintenance to ensure plant growth and survival, except when prohibited by citywide watering ban.
(C) Required yards and setback areas, except driveways and areas used as a garage or accessory building, shall be graded to final elevations and sodded or seeded in accordance with § 154.324(B) and landscaped with trees and shrubs.
(D) Tree and woodland preservation shall be accomplished in accordance with the tree and woodland requirements of § 153.11(M).
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013; Am. Ord. 2021-08, passed 8-2-2021)