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)