A. A newly built or reconstructed residential area within the public right of way between the curb and gutter and the sidewalk, otherwise known as the park strip, shall be landscaped using Xeriscape methods only, park strip landscaping shall not exceed a maximum height of three feet (3') for shrubs placed so that it will not obstruct sight distance and trees in the park strip shall have a minimum height of eight feet (8') for the lowest branches of a tree when they extend above the curb or sidewalk. Notwithstanding the branch height, Only City approved park strip trees are allowed. Public right of way defined by a curb or gutter shall be landscaped utilizing Xeriscape low irrigating methods listed below:
1. Trees: trees spaced at a maximum of forty feet (40') on center; Ground Covers, Shrubs: When shrubs or ground covers other than grass is used for landscaping, the spacing, type and size of plants used shall be such that seventy five percent (75%) of all landscaped areas shall be covered with living material within three (3) years of planting; or
2. Rock Ground Cover with Trees: Rock ground cover with trees spaced at a maximum of forty feet (40') on center. When such rock ground cover is used, there shall not be a concrete surface underneath the ground cover. The rocks used in the ground cover must be smaller than 1.5 inches, then: Areas of low water living plant material in a distinguishable patterned design, or a varying rock size or color pattern may be used.
B. All trees shall be a minimum of a two-inch (2") caliper and selected from the city's approved tree list.
C. Any damage to city property created by vegetation will be the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. 2022-12, 11-3-2022, eff. 11-3-2022)