(A) Landscape site plan information requirements. When an application is made for a building permit on any land where the landscaping requirements of this chapter are applicable, such building permit application, including site plans, shall be accompanied by a landscape site plan containing the information listed in divisions (A)(1) through (A)(15) below. In the event that a preliminary or final building site plan is amended or finalized, an amended or finalized landscape site plan containing the information listed in divisions (A)(1) through (A)(15) below shall be submitted simultaneously with the amended or finalized building site plan.
(1) The date, scale, north arrow, title and name of owner.
(2) The location of existing boundary lines and dimensions of the tract.
(3) The approximate center line of existing water courses; the approximate location of significant drainage features; and the location and size of existing and proposed streets and alleys, existing and proposed utility easements on or adjacent to the lot, and existing and proposed sidewalks adjacent to the street.
(4) The location, size, species, type (tree, shrub, groundcover, or grass), spacing, and quantity of proposed landscaping in proposed landscaped areas; and the location and size of proposed landscaped areas.
(5) The location and species of all existing trees having trunks four inches or larger diameter at breast height (DBH) and the approximate size of their crowns.
(6) An inventory and location of the site's existing plant communities including common plant names and approximate number of plants.
(7) An indication of whether understory vegetation is present under the tree canopy of all existing trees, and the identity of all dominant species constituting such understory vegetation.
(9) Plans and details illustrating of how the applicant plans to protect the existing trees and understory vegetation, which are proposed to be retained, from damage during construction, including but not limited to: a showing of critical root zones, required work space, location of fences during construction, and permeable paving areas, if applicable. Protection during construction shall be provided by fencing and lumber wraps on the trunks and lower branches of trees. No storage of materials or vehicular traffic is to be permitted in this area in order to prevent compaction of soil. Tree removal requests, protection plans, and replacement plans are required in accordance with §§ 150.770 through 150.788.
(10) The proposed irrigation system as required by § 150.674 below.
(11) Plans and specifications including the location, material used, and height of any walls or fences.
(13) The certification of a landscape architect, registered in the State of Texas, or a certified landscape professional that the plans satisfy the requirements of this chapter. Provided, however, that for a common development or project which is greater than one acre in size, such plans and certification shall be made by a landscape architect only.
(14) Information necessary for verifying how landscape buffering is to be accomplished under § 150.683
(15) The City Council approved plan shall specifically note in chart form elements which have been granted alternative compliance.
(B) Plan approvals. Landscaping site plans approved by the City Council during the final site plan and landscape site plan review process shall not require further approval if the site plan approved contains all information listed in division (A) above, unless the accompanying final site plan is later amended, in which case a landscape site plan, amended as necessary, shall be provided for the City Council's review and approval. Minor amendments may be considered and approved administratively if they do not require a variance to this Code and do not affect the final approved buffering requirements in each category.
(C) Review and inspection fee. A review and inspection fee in an amount to be set by the City Council from time to time shall be collected at the time of submittal of the landscape plan. Fees shall cover plan review, installation monitoring, initial inspection for Certificate of Occupancy, and a final inspection within one year or the next growing season.
(D) Inspection/fiscal posting. Fiscal posting is required prior to the issuance of the site development permit. All landscape installation must be completed prior to the landscape inspection. The city or its designated agent shall inspect each site to insure compliance with this chapter. Prior to final landscape inspection, a sealed letter of concurrence shall be provided to the city from a State of Texas registered landscape architect or certified landscaping professional, which letter shall verify that the project has been implemented in accordance with the city approved plans. Calculation will be based on the criteria established in the landscape site plan application.