§ 155.657 LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   All landscape plans shall contain all of the following items for document plan review by city professional landscape personnel.
      (1)   Landscape plans shall be signed and sealed by a registered landscape architect or qualified personnel. A digital and hard copy of all landscape plans shall be submitted to the city for review.
      (2)   Landscape calculation table, on a form provided by the city, shall be shown on planting plans.
      (3)   Tree survey bearing the seal of a landscape architect or qualified personnel indicating the location, number, species, DBH, size, and condition of all existing trees and vegetation on-site to be preserved, relocated, or removed. In the event there are no trees on-site, the applicant shall submit a letter stating that there are no existing trees on-site.
      (4)   The location and outline of existing buildings and site improvements to remain.
      (5)   Location, number, species, size, and condition of existing vegetation along abutting properties within 25 feet of property line.
      (6)   Location of existing and proposed hardscape features such as driveways and sidewalks, additional embellishment of walls, fences, gates, and signs including type and height.
      (7)   A proposed plant list by symbol, quantity, required specifications, native or non-native, drought tolerance, mature canopy spread, total mature canopy spread proposed on site, and botanical and common names. The plant list shall be indicated on all planting sheets.
      (8)   Location and labeling of existing and proposed lighting on site, proposed fire hydrants, and Fire Department check valves.
      (9)   Location of existing and proposed easements, right-of-ways, drainage structures, overhead utility wires, vertical features, underground utilities, controllers, above ground electrical elements, and transformers.
      (10)   All planting and staking details, including but not limited to planting/staking specifications, general notes, and tree protection details.
      (11)   Location and specification of proposed root barrier.
      (12)   Existing and proposed water bodies, water retention areas, and berms indicating required slopes.
      (13)   An indication of water source, valves, pumps, backflow preventers, controllers, main line, lateral lines, sleeves, head types, specifications, and spacing.
      (14)   Sight triangles shall be depicted on planting plans.
      (15)   Such other information as needed to give a complete understanding of the proposed plan.
   (B)   Exceptions to these requirements may be granted upon determination of the city based on scope of work.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)