A permanent ground-mounted or free-standing pole sign shall require a single continuous landscaped area to be maintained beneath the sign in accordance with the following standards:
(A) The minimum landscaped island shall be at three feet around the perimeter of the base of the sign, including all points where sign structural supports are attached to the ground.
(B) Where the required landscaped area is adjacent to a paved surface accessible to vehicular traffic, a raised, non-mountable curb suitable to prevent the encroachment of vehicles shall be required.
(C) The landscaped area shall include living plantings aesthetically located and maintained. The use of concrete, asphalt, ornamental rocks or any other paved surface inside the required landscaped area beneath the sign shall be prohibited.
(D) The landscape detail and maintenance plan shall be submitted with the sign plan.
(Ord. 09-3306, passed 10-15-09)