§ 152.523 NEW CONSTRUCTION LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   All easements and rights-of-way shall be landscaped in accordance with ARC specifications.
   (B)   Indigenous plants should be utilized.
   (C)   All landscaping shall be completed according to the final landscape plan that has been previously approved.
   (D)   All homes must be landscaped prior to obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
   (E)   During construction, all applicants and participating builders shall make a diligent effort to protect all remaining trees.
   (F)   The following list represents mandatory landscaping requirements that must be completed prior to submission of the certificate of compliance:
      (1)   A landscape plan to be submitted with the site plan in order to obtain a building permit;
      (2)   Trees of four inches or larger in caliper are to remain on site between property lines and setbacks except in cases of hardships;
      (3)   All disturbed areas shall be seeded and mulched;
      (4)   The right-of-way to be seeded and mulched;
      (5)   Trees of at least six feet in height or one inch in caliper are to be plated at a rate of one per 5,000 square feet. Existing trees will fulfill this requirement. Types of trees are to be specified on the drawings; and
      (6)   Foundation shrubs are to be planted at a maximum of five feet on center around entire parameter excluding garage and deck. Shrubs are to be at least five gallon in size, and in good condition. Types of shrubs are to be specified on the drawings.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001)