1253.05 SELECTION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT’ MATERIALS.

   A.    Selection. Planting materials used in conformance with the provisions of this Section shall be of good quality, of a species normally grown in northeastern Ohio, and capable of withstanding the extremes of individual site microclimates. See Section 1253.04.B.7.b.1. Size and density of plant material, both at the time of planting and at maturity, are additional criteria which must be considered when selecting plant materials.

   B.    Installation.

      1.    All landscaping materials shall be installed in accordance with the current planting procedures established by the International Society of Arboriculture in “Principles and Practices of Planting Trees and Shrubs”.

      2.    No private fence or wall shall be erected or planted within public right-of-way. No fence, wall or hedge shall interfere with, obstruct the view of, or create a safety hazard to any motor vehicle. All improvements made by residents shall be made on that resident’s own property, shall be maintained by the resident, and the City shall have the right to require the removal of any fence or hedge on a public right-of-way at no cost to the City.

   C.    Maintenance.

      1.    Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all landscaping materials and barriers, including refuse disposal areas, as may be required by the provisions of this Section.

      2.    Landscaping Materials.

         a.    All landscaping materials shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance, and plant material not in this condition shall be replaced when necessary in a timely manner and shall be kept free of refuse and debris.

      3.   Fences and Walls. Fences, walls, and other barriers shall be maintained in good, structurally sound repair, and in neat, clean and attractive condition.

      4.    Hedges. All hedges shall be planted and maintained so that the hedge will not overhang or interfere with the use of a public right-of-way such as a sidewalk or street.