§ 123.19 INSTALLATION STANDARDS.
   All shall be installed according to sound nursery practices in a manner designed to encourage vigorous growth. All required material shall be healthy and in place prior to, and at the time of, issuance of the final .
   123.19(A)   All , palms, , and shall be planted with a minimum of 12 inches or two times the size of the rootball of planting soil around rootball.
   123.19(B)   A minimum of three inches of shredded, approved arsenic free, organic , or shall be installed around each planting for a minimum of 18 inches beyond its trunk in all direction, including palms, and throughout all , , and planting. The use of obtained from Melaleuca, Eucalyptus, or other invasive plant species is encouraged in order to reduce their impact on the and to preserve the remaining native plant community.
   123.19(C)   All /palms shall be properly guyed and staked at time of planting until one from final approval or establishment. All guying and staking shall be removed within one of approval or establishment. The use of nails, wire, rope, or any other method which damages the or palms is prohibited.
   123.19(D)   All plants shall be installed so the top of the rootball is 10% above the surrounding soil grade. All synthetic string, synthetic burlap, cords, or wire baskets shall be removed prior to planting.
   123.19(E)   All parking islands, , and other areas shall be installed with continuous Type “D” curbing to prevent damage to the planting material and the displacement of soil and . Also, all islands, divider , and planters shall be Excavated of limerock and/or compacted soil to a depth of 30 inches and backfilled with specified planting mix to the top of curb. Additionally, all areas along shall be Excavated to a depth of 12 inches and backfilled with specified planting mix.
   123.19(F)   All parking require irrigated planters with plant material that screens and buffer the parking on all sides.
   123.19(G)   All shall be installed with slow release fertilizer that is made of trace minor elements in addition to minimum 8% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus, and 12% potassium per manufacturer’s recommendations. 50% of the nitrogen must be derived from an organic source.
   123.19(H)   All plant rootball sizes shall conform or exceed the minimum standards in the current edition of Florida Grades and Standards.
   123.19(I)   All , including , palms, , , and shall be guaranteed for one after final approval. A written warranty shall be submitted to the prior to final approval.
   123.19(I)(1)   All invasive, exotic pest plants shall be removed prior to final inspection.
   123.19(I)(2)   All substitutions shall require approval prior to installation.
   123.19(I)(3)   Inspections.
   123.19(I)(3)(a)   A pre-inspection of the site with the contractor shall be required to discuss all the ’s requirements, answer any questions and determine and site conditions for appropriate use and selection of material prior to installation.
   123.19(I)(3)(b)   A final inspection shall be required upon completion.
(Ord. 2010-19, passed 10-4-2010)