The required landscape documents as outlined under section
15.02.032 of this article shall be submitted for review with the complete site plan application required by the city’s zoning ordinance (0-03-09), article
VIII, concept plan and site plan review process. Permits for building, paving, utilities, or construction shall not be issued prior to an approval and construction release of required landscape documents by the city.
(Ordinance O-08-13 adopted 5/7/13)
(a) Qualifications to prepare plans.
For all lots greater
than or equal to one acre, landscape plans shall be prepared by a
registered landscape architect. For lots less than one (1) acre, a
landscape designer or landscape contractor, knowledgeable in plant
materials and landscape design may prepare the landscape plan. Irrigation
plans shall be prepared by a licensed irrigator or professional engineer
(P.E.).
(b) Landscape plan requirements.
Proposed landscape plans
shall be prepared by a landscape architect (if applicable), be submitted
on (24"x36") sheets of paper and shall include the following information:
(1) Acceptable scale: 1" = 10', 1" = 20', 1" = 30', or as approved.
(2) North arrow, graphic and written scale.
(3) Appropriate title (i.e. landscape plan).
(4) Title block, including street address, legal description, and date
of preparation.
(5) Name and address of owner.
(6) Name, address and telephone number of person preparing plan.
(7) Property line shown with dimensions.
(8) Existing utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, gas, electric, cable
TV, etc.).
(9) Width and type of bufferyards labeled on all sides.
(10) Location, caliper size and species of all existing trees 6" caliper
or greater which are to be preserved.
(11) Location of all plants and other landscape materials, a legend with
botanical and common names, and sizes of plant materials.
(12) Size of all plant material to be used at time of planting, appropriate
spacing shall be indicated on plan.
(13) Details and specifications for tree planting, soil preparation, and
other applicable planting work.
(14) Landscape tabulations showing how landscape requirements have been
met.
(16) Label type of any enhanced pavement proposed.
(17) Visibility triangles shown.
(18) Seal and dated signature of landscape architect (if applicable).
(c) Irrigation plan requirements.
A detailed irrigation
plan shall be prepared by an irrigator or professional engineer (P.E.),
at a scale that matches the landscape plan and shall be submitted
on (24"x36") sheets of paper that include the following information:
(1) Acceptable scale: 1" = 10', 1" = 20', or 1" = 30', or as approved
(must be at same scale as landscape plan).
(2) North arrow, graphic and written scale.
(3) Appropriate title (i.e. “irrigation plan”).
(4) Title block including street address, legal description, and date
of preparation.
(5) Name and address of owner.
(6) Name, address and telephone number of person preparing plan.
(7) Property line with dimensions.
(8) All pipes labeled as to size.
(9) All sprinkler heads labeled as to type (key is acceptable).
(10) Backflow prevention device labeled with type and size.
(11) Location of water meter and connection to water service.
(12) Legend summarizing the type and size of all components of the system,
including manufacturer name and model numbers.
(13) Static water pressure in pounds per square inch at the point of connection
to the public water supply.
(14) Flow rate in gallons per minute and design operating pressure in
pounds per square inch for each valve.
(15) Seal of a licensed irrigator or P.E.
(17) Meter and point of connection.
(18) Installation details for irrigation components.
(19) Any existing utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, gas, electric,
cable TV, etc.).
(20) Note indicating that installation must be inspected by the city’s
certified irrigation inspector.
(d) Other irrigation requirements.
The city encourages water conservation through the use of native and/or adapted plant materials. Landscaping using plants from approved plant list (section
15.02.122) designated as having low water demand (LW) do not require permanent irrigation. Temporary irrigation may be necessary during the initial period of plant establishment. Landscapes using nonnative species or a mixture of native and nonnative species require an irrigation system to maintain plant viability. The city’s licensed irrigation inspector has the ultimate authority to determine whether an irrigation system is required or not. Irrigation systems should be installed with rain sensors and drip irrigation to promote efficient use of water.
(Ordinance O-08-13 adopted 5/7/13)
(a) General.
The owner, and tenant, if any, shall be jointly
and severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping and
irrigation. All required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat
and orderly manner at all times. This shall include mowing, edging,
pruning, fertilizing, watering, weeding, and other such activities
common to the maintenance of landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be
kept free of trash, litter, weeds and other such material or plants
not a part of the landscaping. All plant materials shall be maintained
in a healthy and growing condition as is appropriate for the season
of the year. All irrigation heads or lines that are broken and flow
water shall be replaced or repaired immediately to prevent the waste
of water.
(b) Plant replacement.
The owner and/or tenant shall be
responsible for replacing all plant materials displaying dead branching
over 75 percent or more of the normal branching pattern. Plant materials
which die shall be replaced with plant material of similar variety
and similar initial size. The owner and/or tenant shall make such
necessary replacements within 30 days of notification by the city
to replace any plant. The owner and/or tenant shall maintain all irrigation
system equipment so as to avoid damage to any landscaping caused by
lack of irrigation.
(Ordinance O-08-13 adopted 5/7/13)
After installation of any approved landscape plan, the city’s
certified irrigation inspector shall inspect and approve the installation
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (CO) for any building
on the property. It is the owner’s responsibility to request
an inspection prior to the issuance of a CO. If a CO is sought during
a time of year in which the city determines that it would be impractical
to plant trees, shrubs or grass, or install turf, the owner shall
place in escrow with the city a sum of money equal to the cost of
installing all or the remaining portion of the approved landscaping.
Under such circumstances the landscaping as shown and approved on
the landscape plan shall be installed within five (5) months of final
acceptance of the development by the city or issuance of the first
CO within the development.
(Ordinance O-08-13 adopted 5/7/13)