This Article shall apply to all new buildings and uses of land and to collector and minor, major, and principal arterial road right-of-ways, as defined by Section 151.08.004, adjoining residential subdivisions. It shall also apply to additions to existing buildings and uses in all zoning districts as determined by the City. This Article, with the exception of turf limitations, shall not apply to individual single family situations or uses. Developers of any residential subdivision, multi-family residential, commercial, or industrial development 1 acre or larger in size shall be required to salvage native plants.
A. Any proposed building or use shall be shown on the site plan required by Article 151.18 indicating the location of existing and proposed buildings, parking areas, street improvements, locations, and types of landscaped areas, walls, and screening devices.
B. Occupancy permits may be issued prior to the complete installation of all required landscaping if security equal to 110 percent of the cost of plant materials and labor, as verified by the City, is filed assuring such installation within six months after occupancy.
1. Security may consist of one of the following: (1) Posting of a performance bond by a qualified surety, (2) establishing a cash trust, said fund to be deposited with the City to the credit of the developer, (3) depositing with the City a certificate of deposit issued by a banking institution authorized to issue same, or (4) filing with the City an executed contract of guarantee between the City and a trust company, banking institution, or other financial institution authorized to enter into such contracts.
2. If the installation of the landscaping is not completed within the period specified above, the security may be used by the City to complete the installation. Upon completion of the installation, any portion of the remaining security deposited with the City shall be returned. The final landscape inspection shall be made prior to any security being returned. Any portions of the landscaping not installed, improperly installed, or not maintained shall cause the inspection to be postponed until the project is completed or cause the security to be used by the City.
(Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 764, passed 1-8-87; Ord. 1100, passed 10-28-99; Am. Ord. 2003-021, passed 1-25-03)