(A) Residential. The residential mitigation plan is intended to provide homeowner associations the ability to meet minimum landscape requirements while not compromising infrastructure. This plan shall provide alternatives to the requirements set forth in this section and will be determined by the landscape division of the Planning and Economic Development Department upon review and inspection.
(B) Nonresidential. The nonresidential mitigation plan is intended to provide property owners the ability to meet minimum landscape requirements. The guidelines shall provide alternatives to the requirements set forth in this section. Nonresidential properties may also contribute to the Landscape Fund as defined in § 155.681 in addition to the proposed mitigation plan. This plan will be reviewed by the landscape division of the Planning and Economic Development Department.
(C) Items subject to a mitigation plan may include but shall not be limited to:
(1) The removal of Category I invasive materials as defined by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council,
(2) The substitution of any tree(s) of lesser size(s) than previously approved by the city due to existing approved site limitations.
(3) The substitution of any tree(s) species which if planted would cause property damage.
(D) The city landscape personnel will review the plan based on quality of material and site limitations. Once the property meets the intent of the purposes of the section, the approved landscape plan will stay on file with the city and act as the new standard for the property until modifications to site are made.
(E) Mitigation credits shall apply: The property owner's registered landscape personnel shall appraise the tree's current value pursuant to the newest edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal published by the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers to be reviewed by city landscape personnel. Value shall include trees required for replacement, cost of installation, and maintenance. Contribution to City Landscape Fund or landscape contribution on said property will act in lieu of tree replacement.
(Ord. 2021-02, adopted 3-17-21; sought to be reconsidered, Commission passed 4-21-2021)