Regulated spaces are those physical areas in which trees and landscape materials are required by the Tree Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Floodplain Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance or other statute of the Town of Wilkesboro.
(A) The owner or lessee of the property where landscaping is required shall be responsible for the maintenance and protection of all plant and screening material. Landscaped areas shall be maintained in good condition and kept free of debris.
(B) Failure to maintain or replace dead, damaged, or diseased material or to repair a broken fence or wall shall constitute a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the penalty provisions in § 96.21 if not replaced within 30 days of notification.
(C) If an act of God or other catastrophic event occurs which destroys a large quantity of vegetation, the owner or lessee shall have 120 days to replant. Replaced plant material must be in compliance with the minimum size, spacing, and quantity standards of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 9-11-2006)