Sections:
17.44.010 Purpose.
17.44.020 Applicability.
17.44.030 Landscape and irrigation plans.
17.44.040 Landscape plan review process.
17.44.050 General landscape development standards.
17.44.060 Special landscape requirements.
17.44.070 Removal and replacement of landscaping and trees from approved plans.
17.44.080 Landscape care and maintenance.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum landscape requirements to enhance the appearance of developments, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, conserve water, ensure ongoing maintenance of landscape areas, and ensure that landscape installations do not create hazards for motorists or pedestrians. This chapter is consistent with the city's adopted Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO). (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
The regulations contained in this chapter shall apply to new, existing and future development as follows, and shall be in addition to any other development standards and regulations contained elsewhere within the Zoning Code (e.g., lighting).
A. New projects. New commercial, industrial, mixed-use, multi-family residential, and single-family residential subdivisions shall be reviewed by the designated approving authority to ensure landscaping is provided in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
B. Existing development. Where an existing non-residential, mixed-use, and/or multi-family residential project requests an amendment that increases the building square footage by ten percent (10%) or more, the designated approving authority shall evaluate the existing landscape to ensure compliance with applicable requirements of this chapter as deemed necessary and appropriate. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
When this chapter is applicable to new projects or existing development, as identified in Section 17.44.020 (Applicability) above, preliminary and final landscape plans shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and review of such plans shall be conducted as part of the design review process.
A. Preliminary Landscape and Irrigation Plan. A preliminary landscape plan and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the approving authority. This plan must show conceptual locations for trees, shrubs, ground cover, etc. and a corresponding list of planting material by species, quantity, and size.
B. Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan. After a preliminary landscape and irrigation plan has been approved by the designated approving authority, a final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Director in conjunction with site improvement plans. The final landscape planting and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a registered licensed landscape architect and shall be in substantial compliance with the preliminary landscape and irrigation plan approved by the designated approving authority. Final plans shall show the exact location of and irrigation for trees, shrubs, and ground cover. The final landscape plan shall include, at a minimum, plant name, plant quantity, plant size, location of impervious surfaces, utilities and lighting, irrigation system, and plans for tree retention and removal where applicable. The final landscape plan should also include a water budget that includes the estimate water use (in gallons), the irrigated area (in square feet), precipitation rate, and flow rate in gallons per minute. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
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