A. Landscaping Plans Subject to Review. When the requirements of this chapter are applicable as established in Section 17.44.020 (Applicability), the following landscape plan review process shall be conducted in conjunction with design review for the proposed action, pursuant to the requirements of either Section 17.12.080 (Administrative Design Review) or Section 17.12.150 (Comprehensive Design Review), as applicable.
1. Approving Authority. The designated approving authority shall be the same as the designated approving authority of the entitlement for new projects or existing development as identified in Section 17.44.020 (Applicability) above.
2. Approval of preliminary and final plans. The designated approving authority shall review and approve the preliminary landscape and irrigation plan. Upon approval of the preliminary landscape and irrigation plan, a final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the approving authority prior to issuance of building permits or planning entitlements for new projects or applicable expansions to existing development as established in Section 17.44.020 (Applicability).
3. Approval required. The landscaping shall not be installed until the applicant receives approval of the final landscape and irrigation plan by the approving authority and any applicable permits have been issued.
4. Changes to final plans. Changes to the approved final landscape and irrigation plans that affect the character or quantity of the plant material or irrigation system design are required to be resubmitted for approval before installation. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)