Except as provided in this chapter, required yards, open space and treelawns shall not be obstructed by any structure and such areas, together with all other portions of the zoning lot not covered by permitted structures, shall be landscaped (including covering such areas with trees, shrubbery and grass or other appropriate ground cover or landscaping material) so as to assure absorption of rainfall, and prevent erosion and rapid run-off of surface water, and such landscaping shall be maintained.
(a) The surface of each front yard area shall be maintained in a manner that avoids the creation of safety hazards including, but not limited to, vehicle tire ruts, holes or other openings larger than twelve inches in diameter, tree stumps and other potentially hazardous conditions.
(b) All infill development proposals shall submit a landscaping plan in accordance with Section 725.10 and prior to a final certificate of occupancy.
(c) Landscaping in all other aspects shall conform with regulations set forth in Chapter 771.
(Ord. 14-23. Passed 12-11-23.)