§ 1257. General landscaping requirements.

(a)

Native plants. The use of native plants is encouraged.

(b)

Invasive species. Invasive or potentially invasive plants are prohibited.

(c)

Xeriscaping and water conservation. Xeriscaping is encouraged. Ground covers should be used to supplement landscaping in appropriate areas to reduce extensive grass lawns that require regular watering in drought conditions.

(d)

Trees. Trees selected for planting must be free from injury, pests, disease, nutritional disorders or root defects, and must be of good vigor in order to assure a reasonable expectation of survivability.

(e)

Diversity. No more than 50 percent of trees or shrubs planted on any given site shall consist of any one species.

(f)

Grass. Grass lawn areas should be sodded. However, if grass seed must be used, it shall be a variety suitable to the area that produces complete coverage.

(g)

Artificial landscaping. No artificial plants, trees or other vegetation shall be installed.

(h)

ANSI 300 standards. Landscaping shall meet the requirements of ANSI 300 unless otherwise approved by the public development department.

(i)

Curb stops. A curb or wheel stop shall be provided along interior parking lot landscape islands, perimeter landscape strips, and landscapes adjacent to street rights-of-ways, to prevent cars from encroaching on trees, shrubs, and landscapes, as approved by the public development department.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)