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A. LANDSCAPING COMPONENTS. Landscaping may include trees, shrubs, groundcover, vines, and other plant material along with hardscape elements such walkways, benches, sculpture, shade structures, and other similar materials used to enhance the exterior appearance of a property.

B. INSTALLATION PER APPROVED PLANS.

1. All required landscaping shall be installed in accordance with an approved landscape plan prior to issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy. Plant materials shall be of the type and size specified on the approved landscape plan. Modifications to approved landscaping shall require prior approval as determined by the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee.

2. In lieu of the installation of the required landscaping prior to the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy, a cash deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit, in an amount guaranteeing the complete one hundred (100) percent installation of the required landscaping within six (6) months of the issuance of the final Certificate of Occupancy, may be accepted by the Zoning Administrator, or his/her designee. Failure to install the required landscaping in the six (6) month time period shall be deemed a violation of this Article, and the City may use the cash deposit or funds set aside by such letter of credit to complete the landscape improvements required.

C. MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS. Minimum area requirements for landscaping shall be determined by the property’s zoning district as set forth in this Article. (Ord. 22-1565, passed 12-12-22)