(a) As used in this section "landscaping" includes the planning and the planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, bulbs and other plants for the purpose of beautifying the premises; "lawn services" includes the grading, application of fertilizers and top soil, installation of lawn sod, and the seeding of lawns.
(Ord. 98-69. Passed 12-1-69.)
(b) No person shall contract, either orally or in writing, for landscaping or lawn services in the City without first obtaining a license.
(c) (1) The application for the license shall contain the name, address and principal place of business or office of the applicant, together with a statement as to the length of time in business and general experience or knowledge of the applicant.
(2) The license shall be in force for a period of one year, and the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). Refer to Section 185.04(e)(1) of the general fee schedule.
(3) Each applicant shall provide an approved surety bond in the principal sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000), in favor of the City, for the benefit of any person or persons damaged by the dishonest, incompetent or fraudulent acts of the applicant. Such bond shall be maintained in full force in the principal amount at all times and shall provide that it shall not be cancelled or revoked until ten days after written notice of intention to cancel or revoke has been given to the Building Commissioner.
(Ord. 69-92. Passed 4-20-92.)
(d) (1) The Building Commissioner shall handle all matters regarding landscaping and lawn services and installations and shall be responsible for the maintenance and adherence by such landscaper to the grading or topographical plan for such lot to be improved by landscaping. Such landscaper shall be required hereunder to maintain the grade for any lot so improved by landscaping and be required to install such landscaping so as not to interfere, obstruct or permit the diversion of any surface waters with respect to such lot to the detriment of any abutting or adjoining property owners' lands. In the event such landscaping does divert or obstruct surface waters or interfere with the grading or topographical plan for such lot, such landscaper, upon receipt of written notice from the Building Commissioner, shall immediately commence to make the necessary repairs or corrections in accordance with instructions from the Building Commissioner. Upon failure to so repair or correct such conditions his bond shall be forfeited forthwith.
(2) Upon a finding by the Building Commissioner that any landscaping or lawn services have not been installed according to contract and accepted nursery practices in this region and the provisions set forth in subsection (a) hereof, the Building Commissioner may revoke the license theretofore issued hereunder until the installation has been corrected in accordance with the orders of such Building Commissioner.
(3) Any license holder whose license has been so revoked may appeal such decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(Ord. 98-69. Passed 12-1-69; Ord. 62-01. Passed 4-30-01; Ord. 238-08. Passed 10-6-08.)