(a) Berms shall be landscaped earth mounds, the same height as required for walls with a maximum slope of 3:1 (three (3) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical). All berms shall have a nearly flat, horizontal area at their highest point of at least two (2) feet in width.
(b) Berm slopes shall be protected from erosion by sodding or seeding. If slopes are seeded, they shall be protected by straw mulch, hydromulching or netting specifically designed to control erosion until the seed germinates and permanent lawn is established. The berm area shall be kept free from refuse and debris and shall be planted with shrubs, trees or lawn and shall be maintained in a healthy, growing condition.
(c) A planting plan and grading plan shall be prepared for the berm and shall be reviewed by the City. Plant materials within the berm area shall be installed in accordance with requirements for landscaping as set forth in Section 1250.09.
(Ord. 26-2006. Passed 3-7-06.)