(A) Varieties of living landscape materials used shall be healthy, hardy and drought-resistant; be suitable for the climate and environmental influences on the site, such as exposure to sun, wind, water, heat, automobile exhaust fumes and road salt; and be compatible with the slope of the site, with existing vegetation to be preserved, and with utilities above or below ground level. Where appropriate, landscape materials shall be protected from damage from pedestrian or vehicular traffic by tree grates, pavers or other measures.
(B) All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition at all times. All dead, diseased or damaged plant material shall be replaced promptly with live plant material in good condition and in quantities and sizes so that the requirements of this subchapter are met at all times.
(C) All yards and open space shall be kept free of accumulations of garbage, trash, refuse, debris and other unsightly or nuisance creating materials.
(D) All landscaping shall be continually maintained by the owner or other person responsible for maintenance of the premises, and all planting areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris, provided that such persons shall be encouraged to allow the propagation of Asclepias, commonly known as milkweed, or such plants recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as being native nectar plants or pollinator friendly species.
(E) Undeveloped areas shall be mowed and kept free of accumulations of garbage, trash, refuse, debris and other unsightly or nuisance creating materials.
(F) All landscape areas located within a parking lot or adjacent to any public right-of-way shall be designed to properly contain all landscape materials and to prevent encroachment by vehicles and vehicle overhang.
(G) No artificial materials shall be used to satisfy the requirements of this subchapter.
(Ord. 480B, passed 8-21-1953; Ord. 90-O-036, passed 11-8-1990; Ord. 14-O-36, passed 11-14-2014; Ord. 24-O-05, passed 3-19-2024)