A. General Requirements:
1. Setbacks: Setback and open space areas required by this development code shall be landscaped based on the requirements of this chapter, except the portion where a sidewalk or driveway occurs in the required setback. Required setbacks that are screened from public view in commercial and industrial zones, and are not adjacent to residentially zoned property, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
2. Unused Areas: Areas of a project site not intended for a specific use shall be landscaped based on the requirements of this chapter, unless exempt in compliance with section 9.32.030, "Exemptions From The Landscaping Requirements", of this chapter.
3. Parking Areas: Parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with subsection 9.33.110K, "Landscaping Requirements For Parking Areas", of this article 3 and the water efficient landscaping requirements of this chapter.
B. Landscaping In Lieu Of Parking Spaces: Landscaping may be provided in lieu of ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces required, provided the landscaping is arranged so that parking may be installed at a later date if a demand arises, and further provided, that the owner agrees to provide parking at the request of the reviewing agency. (Ord. 254, 12-16-2014)