(A) A generalized landscape plan is required as a part of the preliminary map approval. A specific landscape plan shall be submitted for site development plan approval prior to issuance of building permits. That specific plan shall include types, sizes, and a placement of all landscape materials, all irrigation systems, and a plan for maintenance and conform to the following standards.
(B) Areas of the Planned Unit Development not built upon shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, grass or other materials, except for natural undisturbed areas specifically set aside for purposes of preservation and approved to remain in their natural state.
(C) Automobile parking lots shall include a combination of trees and other landscaped materials intended to provide shade, to break up the large expanse of asphalt or other hard surface, and to reduce the visual impact of the lots from adjacent areas.
(D) All trash receptacles shall be fully screened from public view by fencing or landscaping.
(E) A minimum of 25% of the total site, exclusive of streets, parking areas, and non-residential development, shall be set aside, dedicated, or reserved as common open space.
(F) Open space may include other required landscaped areas and outdoor areas planned and developed for recreational purposes, such as traits, bikeways, pedestrian areas, golf courses, parks and structures intended for recreational or social purposes, and may also include areas set aside for natural area preservation purposes.
(G) No open space may be accepted as common open space within a Planned Unit Development unless it meets the following requirements:
(1) The common open space is appropriate for the scale and character of the PUD in terms of size, usable shape, topography, and to the size, density and anticipated user population of the PUD.
(2) Any structures or other improvements within an approved open space areas are appropriate for the intended function of that area and will conserve and enhance the open space quality and amenities.
(3) Steep slopes greater than 25% or submerged, marshy, boggy land that is marginally useable shall comprise no more than one-half the total common open space requirement.
(4) If any buildings, structures or other improvements are proposed within any common open space area, the developer shall post a bond or other adequate assurance that those improvements will be completed as designed. The bond or assurance shall be released upon completion of the improvements, as approved.
(5) Land approved on the final plan as common open space shall be conveyed under one of the following options:
(a) To a public agency, such as the city, which agrees to maintain the areas and any buildings or other improvements within the common open space. The city shall only accept the dedication of open space lands that are intended for natural resource preservation of park and open space use by the general public.
(b) To an association of owners or tenants, created as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of this state, which shall adopt and impose articles of incorporation and bylaws and adopt and impose a declaration of covenants and restriction on the common open space that is acceptable to the City Attorney as providing for the continued care of the areas. The association shall be formed and continued in perpetuity for the purpose of maintaining and managing the common open space.
(c) Other options as may be proposed by the developer and found to be equally effective by the Planning Commission.
(6) If the common open space areas are not conveyed to the city or other public agency or nonprofit corporation, the city shall be authorized to enforce the provisions of any covenants governing the use, improvement, and maintenance of the common open space.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 25.12)