The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. 
Improve the appearance of the community by requiring permanently maintained landscaping;
B. 
Aid in energy conservation by providing shade from the sun and shelter from the wind;
C. 
Soften the appearance of parking lots and other development and minimize or eliminate conflicts between potentially incompatible uses through landscaping;
D. 
Promote conservation and efficient use of water; and
E. 
Provide opportunities for carbon sequestration.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
These standards shall apply to all new development and improvement of existing uses in the City, including any construction, expansion or improvement on private property which requires the issuance of a Building Permit or other approval by the City, except business licenses. This chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. 
Single-family developments of four or fewer units/lots.
B. 
Properties zoned POS (Public Open Space).
C. 
Properties designated by the City for riverfront parkway corridors.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
In addition to the landscaping standards set forth in this chapter, landscaping shall be installed consistent with the following:
A. 
Landscape Development Guidelines;
B. 
Development Engineering Post Construction Standards Plan;
C. 
Chapter 8.24, Tree Preservation, of the municipal code; and
D. 
Chapter 13.04, Article XII, Water Efficient Landscaping, of the municipal code.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)