(a) Prior to installation of any natural landscaping on such properties as described in Section 1484.01, the owner(s) or representative entity shall submit and obtain approval of the Village’s Planning Commission of a natural landscaping management plan (the “Plan”). Said Plan shall include, at a minimum, a map or scale drawing of the area proposed to be naturally landscaped (the “Natural Area”); a description of the current topography, elevations, physical conditions, and drainage characteristics of the proposed Natural Area; a description of the natural landscaping proposed including the type of plants and vegetation likely to be developed on such Natural Area, a description of the proposed maintenance schedules and methods for such Natural Area, and proof of the concurrence in the plan of any applicable Homeowners Association or like body. The applicant shall further demonstrate in such Plan the commitment of a qualified individual or organization (e.g.: naturalist, botanist, landscape architect, etc.) to monitor and advise the applicant on the installation, improvement, and maintenance of said Natural Area. The Homeowners Association must further identify a specific individual from its membership to act as liaison with the Village on issues involving the Plan.
(b) Said Plan shall be submitted, along with a deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) to the Secretary of the Planning Commission, who shall place the application on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission. The Commission shall thereafter approve or disapprove said Plan within 60 days, or such longer period as may be agreed to by the applicant.
(c) The Commission shall approve said Plan if it is satisfied:
(1) The applicant has submitted all required information required under subsection (a) hereof.
(2) The landscaping proposed in the Plan shall not be harmful to the subject property and/or public improvements.
(3) The benefits to be obtained by any natural landscaping for the subject property outweigh any potential detriment to properties outside the subject property.
(d) The Commission may impose reasonable conditions upon any such approval, including:
(1) Excluding certain portions of the subject property from all or portions of the natural landscaping in order to preserve a neat and uniform manicured appearance of the subject property from public highway and/or adjacent neighborhoods;
(2) Establishing a trial period (not to exceed three (3) years) in order to determine the viability and long-term impact of the proposed natural landscaping; and
(3) Imposing maintenance schedules and types and any other reasonable conditions to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. A written agreement containing the Plan, as may be modified, and any other terms and conditions, will be executed between the Village, through its Planning Commission, and the applicant, upon Planning Commission’s approval.
(e) A Five hundred dollar ($500.00) deposit referred to in subsection (c) hereof shall be utilized to pay the expense of any engineering and/or legal assistance the Commission may require in reviewing and evaluating said application. The sum of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) from said deposit shall be non-refundable. Any funds remaining in said deposit (other than the non-refundable portion) at the time of the Planning Commission decision on the Plan shall be refunded to applicant. The applicant shall maintain a minimum amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) deposit at all times until said decision.
(Ord. 2003-11. Passed 6-9-03.)
1486.01 Purpose and scope.
1486.02 Definitions.
1486.03 Disclaimer of liability.
1486.04 Conflicts, severability, nuisances and responsibility.
1486.05 Development of Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plans.
1486.06 Procedures.
1486.07 Compliance with state and federal regulations.
1486.08 Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
1486.09 Performance standards.
1486.10 Alternative actions.
1486.11 Easements.
1486.12 Maintenance and final inspection approval.
1486.13 On-going inspections.
1486.14 Fees.
1486.15 Bond.
1486.16 Installation of Water Quality Stormwater Control Measures.
1486.17 Violations.
1486.18 Appeals.
1486.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Erosion and sediment control - see B. & H. Ch. 1466