(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to improve property values and community appearance, allow for the ecological benefits provided by plants, prevent the overcrowding of land, and enhance the welfare of citizens.
(B) Applications.
(1) All easements and rights-of-way shall be landscaped in accordance with the ARC specifications.
(2) Plants indigenous to the area should be utilized.
(3) All landscaping shall be completed according to the final landscape plan as approved.
(4) All homes must be landscaped prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
(5) All applicants and participating builders shall make a diligent effort to protect all remaining trees during construction.
(6) The following represents mandatory landscaping requirements prior to submission of the certificate of compliance:
(a) A landscape plan to be submitted with the site plan in order to obtain a building permit;
(b) Trees of four inches in caliper or larger are to remain on site between property lines and setbacks except in cases of hardships;
(c) All disturbed areas shall be seeded or mulched;
(d) Right-of-way to be seeded or mulched;
(e) Trees of at least six feet in height or one inch in caliper are to be planted at a rate of one tree per 5,000 square feet increments, and existing trees will fulfill this requirement, and the types of trees are to be specified on drawings; and
(f) Foundation shrubs are to be planted at a maximum of five feet on center around entire parameter excluding garage and deck, and shrubs are to be at least five gallon in size minimum and in good condition. Types of shrubs are to be specified on drawings.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999