The following forms of development are exempted from these standards.
A. Changes to an existing or development of a new proposed single-family detached or duplex dwelling on a residentially-zoned lot.
B. Routine maintenance of existing vegetation, such as watering and fertilizing.
C. The removal of dead trees and shrubs, or trees and shrubs that have been diagnosed and determined to be diseased beyond treatment, provided the screening function of the landscaping is maintained or re-established. Failure to maintain the screening function of a required landscaping area is a violation of this Ordinance.
D. Pruning of vegetation, provided the screening function of the required landscaping is maintained. Severe pruning is a violation of this Ordinance, and shall require replacement of required vegetation.
E. Repaving or restriping of a parking lot, provided there is no increase in parking lot size or the number of parking spaces.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)