A. 
For residential uses in the RS zones, all required yards which abut streets shall be permanently landscaped except for any portion of such yards occupied by permitted encroachments or located inside permitted fences at least six feet high.
B. 
Furthermore, for all single-family residential uses, a minimum of 30 percent of each required yard abutting a street shall be permanently maintained with landscaping. The requirement of this section shall not preclude the provision of access walkways and driveways which meet other minimum requirements of this Division.
C. 
Artificial turf in lieu of natural turf within the front yard area may be considered via the Site Plan Review procedure (Section 19.128.040). Installation of artificial turf shall comply with the following criteria:
1. 
Artificial turf shall have a minimum 8-year "no fade" warranty.
2. 
Installation shall be performed by a licensed professional and shall be installed pursuant to manufacturer's requirements.
3. 
Artificial turf shall be maintained in a green fadeless condition and shall be maintained free of stains, weeds, debris, tears, holes, and impressions.
4. 
Artificial turf shall be separated from flower beds by a concrete mow strip, bender board, or other barrier acceptable to the City in order to prevent intrusion of living plant material into the artificial turf.
5. 
Areas of living plant material (i.e. flower beds, tree wells, etc.) shall be included within the overall landscape design when installing artificial turf. Living plant material shall include shrubs, vines, trees, and flowering ground covers.
(Ord. 1474 § 5, 2005)
A. 
For non-residential uses permitted in the RS zones, all portions of a developed site not occupied by other permitted facilities shall be permanently landscaped in accordance with subsection B of this section and with the landscape and irrigation requirements of Chapter 19.532, Division 5 for commercial uses.
B. 
Buffer Fence and Landscaping Abutting RS-zoned Property. For any permitted non-residential use in the RS zones with parking located adjacent to residentially zoned property, an ornamental block fence with a minimum 6 foot height and a minimum 5 foot wide planter shall be provided along the property line as a buffer.