§ 10.200. Landscape plan.

A.

A landscape plan consisting of a preliminary plan and a final plan shall be prepared, submitted, and subject to approval for all applicable development projects in accordance with the procedures and requirements set forth in this Zoning Ordinance. All changes in preliminary or final landscape plans shall be subject to the approval of the city prior to the installation of any landscape improvements. All changes to existing landscaping shown in an approved landscape plan shall also be subject to the approval of the city.

B.

Preliminary landscape plan. The preliminary landscape plan shall be reviewed and subject to approval by the Development Review Board. The preliminary landscape plan shall be a conceptual plan and shall include the following information:

1.

The location and identification of all proposed landscape area (on-site, street right-of-way, parking area, buffers and others).

2.

Preliminary summary data indicating the landscape area (in square feet) of on-site, right-of-way, and parking lot landscaping.

3.

The general location of existing and proposed trees, shrubs, cacti, and other landscape materials and improvements.

4.

Notes, tables, and/or graphic representations adequately showing the intent of the proposed plans, the quantity and size of the proposed plant materials and, if applicable, existing plant materials to be retained, and any other information indicating how those plans will comply with this Zoning Ordinance.

5.

The location of all proposed stormwater detention and retention areas.

6.

No more than seven (7) feet of decomposed granite or similar material in any direction around the mature form of a specimen plant, tree canopy, or groups of plants.

C.

Final landscape plan. The final landscape plan shall be submitted along with all other required site improvement and building plans at the time of application for a building permit. The final landscape plan shall contain a specific schedule of all trees and shrubs identified by common and botanical name, and shall clearly indicate the quantity and size of each tree and shrub to be installed. The final landscape plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary plan and any changes or additions required by stipulation. An irrigation plan shall also be provided, indicating the layout and details of the irrigation system, including the type and location of all materials utilized.

D.

Mature tree plan. In the Downtown Area, to remove a mature tree, the property owner shall submit a mature tree plan, subject to Development Review Board approval and issuance of a permit.

(Ord. No. 2818, § 1, 10-17-95; Ord. No. 4005, § 1(Res. No. 8947, Exh. A, §§ 202, 203), 4-3-12; Ord. No. 4099, § 1(Res. No. 9439, Exh. A, § 34), 6-18-13; Ord. No. 4143, § 1(Res. No. 9678, Exh. A, §§ 267, 268), 5-6-14)