(A) Landscaping shall include the use of native and/or drought tolerant plant material consistent with water efficient landscapes.
(B) Landscape and irrigation plans are required for all new projects. Such plans shall include new building construction, expansion of buildings over 50% of existing floor area, and demolition and reconstruction of buildings. Projects requiring a CUP shall submit landscape and irrigation plans on a separate sheet from the site plan.
(C) Installation of all landscaping and irrigation in accordance with the approved plans is required prior to final occupancy approval.
(D) Landscaping shall be maintained and in healthy condition including regular pruning, staking, weeding, removal of litter, watering, and replacement of plants when necessary.
(E) No tree shall be planted within five feet of any structure or under any eave, overhang, or balcony. Trees shall be properly trimmed to ensure safety to nearby structures and persons. Street trees shall be enclosed in tree wells to prevent upheaval of the sidewalk.
(F) Additional landscaping in excess of the minimum required herein may be deemed necessary to:
(1) Screen adjacent uses from parking or storage areas, trash enclosures, or similar uses that could cause a negative impact based on aesthetics, odors, and the like;
(2) Serve as a buffer between stationary noise sources and adjacent noise-sensitive uses; or
(3) Relieve solid, unbroken elevations and soften continuous wall expanses.
(Ord. 2021-03, passed 12-7-2021)