(a) Grass (seed or sod), shrubs, trees, garden planting areas or other appropriate landscaping materials shall be planted in all exterior areas. Other groundcover, such as ivy, may be planted in exterior areas which are not occupied by required landscaping material or required for drainage.
(b) All trees required by these regulations, or other applicable standards, shall be live plants and meet the following minimum tree sizes at the time of planting:
Tree Type Minimum Size at Time of Planting
Deciduous Trees 2-inch caliper
Coniferous 5 feet in height
Shrubs and Hedges 3 feet in height
(c) All plants shall meet or exceed American Standards for nursery stock as set forth by the American Association of Nurserymen.
(d) Artificial plant materials shall be prohibited.
(e) All trees and landscaping shall be well maintained. Dead trees, shrubs and other landscaping material shall be promptly removed and, when required, shall be replaced within six (6) months.
(f) Landscaping shall be planted in a manner so that it does not extend beyond a property line at full growth.
(g) New trees installed under power lines shall be maintained so that there is a minimum overhead clearance of thirty (30) feet.
(h) Landscaping shall be planted and kept trimmed so that it complies with the Visibility at Intersection requirements in Section 1147.16.
(Ord. 15-23. Passed 8-14-23.)