§ 155.659 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR FINAL LANDSCAPE INSPECTION APPROVAL.
   (A)   A landscape permit is required for all new construction and redevelopment of properties located in such districts and the following is required for permit:
      (1)   Landscape permit application;
      (2)   Permit fee reflective of total landscape costs;
      (3)   A cost breakdown of materials including species, size and labor costs;
      (4)   Proof of contractor's Broward County local business tax receipt (LBTR);
      (5)   A copy of contractor's liability insurance;
      (6)   Hard set of plans and a digital copy; quantity to be determined by the city; and
      (7)   Tree removal/relocation permit if applicable.
   (B)   An owner/contractor cannot begin installation of material until a landscape application has been received and approved by the city and a landscape permit has been issued.
   (C)   Conditions: No final certificate of occupancy for new construction or significant redevelopment projects shall be issued unless the as-built conforms to the approved landscape and irrigation plan.
      (1)   The landscape architect shall be required to inspect the property after installation to determine whether landscape and irrigation installation conforms to the approved plan.
      (2)   The landscape architect shall submit a written report of compliance to the city upon completion of their inspection.
   (D)   Inspection:
      (1)   The city shall inspect the property to ensure that landscape has been installed, maintained, and irrigated in accordance with the landscape plan approved by the city and the provisions of this section. If the inspection reveals that the approved landscape and irrigation plans have been satisfied, and the city has received a landscape and irrigation certification letter, hardcopy of landscape and irrigation plans, and as-built digital file all signed and sealed by a landscape architect or qualified personnel, then the final certificate of occupancy may be issued.
      (2)   The property owner/developer shall be responsible for payment of a landscape inspection fee prior to issuance of final certificate of occupancy.
   (E)   Replacement of material:
      (1)   It shall be the duty of the property owner to maintain the current approved landscape plan for the property including, but not limited to, replacing dead and poorly performing plant and other landscape material. The city has the right to inspect all properties to ensure that landscaping has been properly installed, maintained, and irrigated in accordance with the approved landscape plan and require the property owner to make all appropriate corrections.
      (2)   The property owner has 90 days to replace all substandard and missing landscaping to ensure compliance with this section upon notice from the city. If unable to achieve scope of work within a 90 day period an extension may be granted based on significant progress and communication with city landscape personnel.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)