§ 1260. Maintenance of landscaping.

(a)

A financial surety for maintenance is required, for a one-year period and in an amount equal to 100 percent of the installation cost of landscaping and trees. The owner, tenant and their agent, if any, shall be jointly and severably responsible for the maintenance in good condition of the plant materials used to meet the minimum requirements of this article for buffers, tree replacement, and landscaping. This responsibility is in addition to and survives the release of any bond or financial surety provided for the land development by the developer.

(b)

Plants that are diseased, damaged beyond point of survival, or are dead shall be removed and replaced with a plant of the same species, variety or cultivator, as approved by the public development department.

(c)

All landscape materials shall be maintained and shall be kept clear of refuse and debris.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)