(a) General Landscaping Requirements. Any portion of a developed lot not used for permitted main and accessory uses shall be landscaped with vegetative ground cover, shrubs and trees in good condition. In the development of property, existing trees and significant vegetation shall be retained wherever feasible, and all applications for a building permit shall identify specifically by diagram all existing trees and significant vegetation to be affected by the development.
(b) Residential Landscaping Requirements. An occupancy permit shall not be issued unless a plan which demonstrates compliance with the following landscape requirements has been approved by the Zoning Inspector.
(1) All portions of a lot not used for permitted structures, parking areas, driveways or walkways shall be properly planted with grass or other suitable vegetative ground cover and shall be maintained in good condition.
(2) Existing significant vegetation and trees shall be retained wherever feasible in the development of new dwellings, or the expansion of existing dwellings. An application for a building permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in accordance with the general landscaping requirements above.
(Ord. 100-1997. Passed 12-15-97.)