§ 17.09.100. Landscape standards.

A.

All designated buffer areas, as well as all other on-site natural or landscaped areas, shall be consistent with Chapter 14.12, and Sections 20.24.160 and 21.62.120 where applicable. If there are any inconsistencies between these sections, the more restrictive shall prevail.

B.

The developer/owner is responsible for the purchase, planting, care and maintenance of all trees planted in accordance with this chapter, except for the care and maintenance of trees planted off-site pursuant to Section 17.09.070(B). Additionally, the developer/owner is not responsible for the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs planted for a single-family or two-family attached or detached home after sale of the home by the builder or developer to the initial consumer. All trees of nursery stock installed according to the requisites of this chapter must be listed on the State and/or City recommended tree list and shall meet American Association of Nurserymen standards for nursery stock.

C.

The Department of Planning and Zoning may require that the installation of all improvements as noted on the approved landscape plan be bonded, including those trees designated for preservation, and excluding those trees transplanted from one location on site to another, and excepting those trees to be planted off-site pursuant to Section 17.09.070(B). On the satisfactory completion of the improvements as noted on the approved landscape plan, the security described in this section shall be released; provided, however, that a one year maintenance bond or other appropriate security be substituted in an amount to be determined by the Director, which amount shall be not more than ten percent of the cost of installation of the improvements. The amount of this bond or other security shall be reduced to reflect the portion attributable to those trees on a lot with a single-family or two-family attached or detached home after the sale of that home by the developer or building to the initial consumer. Any waiver or modification to these requirements shall be made in accordance with Section 17.09.130 of this chapter.

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005; Ord. O-26-03 § 1 (part): Ord. O-40-88 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016)