(A) Installation . Landscaping shall be installed in a sound workmanlike manner and conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock ANSI Z60.1. If building or paving construction is completed during a planting season, then no certificate of occupancy will be issued unless the landscaping meets the requirements herein provided. If building or paving construction is completed in an off planting season, the certificate of occupancy will be issued only after the owner provides a performance bond to ensure installation of required landscaping in the next planting season.
(B) Material removal . Tree stakes, guy wires and tree wrap are to be removed after one year.
(C) Maintenance. Greenbelt areas and plant materials required by this chapter shall be kept free from refuse and debris. Plant materials shall be maintained in a healthy growing condition, neat and orderly in appearance. If any plant material required by this chapter dies or becomes diseased, they shall be replaced within 30 days of written notice from the city or within an extended time period as specified in said notice.
(Ord. 616, passed 9-23-2013)