4.2 PCSR 02-14-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

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h. Purposeh left blank i. Maintenance. The property owner of the lot upon which required landscaping or screening is located shall maintain-all materials in a sightly and healthy growing condition. Trees removed due to damage; disease; or death shall be replaced. j. Placement of plant materials. 1. lll required landscaping shall be located on the lot occupied by the use, building, facility, or structures. No landscaping shall be located within any= public right-of--way unless approved by the city. 2. Plant materials shall be located to provide reasonable access to all utilities. 3. ~t all intersections, sight visibility triangles shall be kept clear of landscape materials that would obstruct the sight lines ofmotorists at intersecting streets. (c) Installation. ~ll landscape improvements required by this subsection shall be installed by the owner no later than one year after the issuance of a building permit for the subject property. Replacement of any dead trees, shrubs, ground covers and sodding shall be responsibility= of the property owner. (d) Inspection. Twelve months after the date of issuance of a building permit, the city may conduct a field inspection of the subject site to assure compliance with the requirements of this subdivision and implementation of the approved landscape plan.. (e) Exceptions and adjustments. Where a strict application of this subsection is not possible due to unique .topographic landform, irregular lot shape or historic features worthy of preservation, he applicant may present an alternative landscape and screening plan to the city for alternate approval. (f) Performance guarantee. If required landscape improvements have not been completed at the time a certificate is requested for occupancy= of a property=, a financial guarantee to ensure completion of the improvements shall be supplied prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The financial guarantee shall be in an amount equal to approximately 100 percent of .the value of the uncompleted landscape improvements, and shall be released one y=ear after completion of the required landscape improvements follouuing written request from the propert;= owner. Developers who have posted a previous financial guarantee in connection with the installation of public improvements shall not be required to post a separate guarantee, but the financial guarantee shall remain in place in an amount equal to approximately 100 percent of the value of uncompleted landscape improvements until all required landscape improvements are completed. Sec. 30-935. -Landscaped islands in off-street parking areas.