(A) Any person, company, partnership, corporation, or service that installs non-living durable landscape material shall adhere to guidelines set forth in this subchapter when applicable, and shall be installed to meet all other applicable ordinances and code requirements.
(B) Mulch.
(1) A minimum of three inches of shredded, organic, heavy metal-free mulch shall be installed around all tree plantings and landscape beds surrounding ornamental groundcovers, shrubs and hedges.
(2) The use of mulch obtained from Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, or other invasive plant species is encouraged in order to reduce their impact on the environment and to preserve the remaining native plant communities.
(3) Tree rings shall be a minimum of 12 inches away from the tree trunk flair but shall not be permitted within the first two inches from the tree trunk.
(C) Decorative rocks. Decorative rocks may be used in lieu of mulch installation with sizes ranging from two to four inches.
(D) Artificial turf. Reference §§ 155.620 through 155.621. (Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021; Am. Ord. 2022, passed 6-18-24)