A. Preserve and enhance the natural beauty and environment;

B. Mitigate the impacts of parking and other vehicular areas;

C. Ensure safety;

D. Minimize the effects of temperature extremes, noise, pollution, wind and glare;

E. Promote water and energy conservation;

F. Provide a buffer between land uses;

G. Soften and complement new and existing structures;

H. Enhance quality of life.

A. Surface areas of a project not used for buildings, drives, parking or permitted outside uses shall be landscaped, retained in their natural state or revegetated.

B. Any portions of a site disturbed by site preparation and/or construction, especially cut or fill slopes, shall be landscaped or revegetated. A minimum of four (4) inches of topsoil is to be placed on the disturbed area.

C. Landscape areas may include organic and inorganic materials as approved through design review and/or Community Development Director.

D. Preservation and reuse of viable native vegetation existing on the site is strongly encouraged.

E. Plant materials used shall be primarily native or drought tolerant.

F. The majority of each design plan must incorporate xeriscape concepts, including:

G. Landscape must be suitable to the terrain.

H. The landscape design must account for site drainage and pedestrian/bicycle traffic.

I. Design should promote bicycle traffic where applicable.

J. Landscape design must incorporate energy and water conservation concepts.

K. Landscaping must be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or receiving a final inspection from the Town of Clarkdale or the owner shall provide the Town with financial assurances, or other legal instrument acceptable to the Community Development Director, in sufficient amount, as evidenced by a written estimate from a licensed landscape architect or contractor, to complete one hundred percent (100%) of the landscaping.

L. All landscaping, irrigation and other site work shall be installed as shown on the approved landscape and irrigation plans. (Revised by Ordinance #438 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Resolution #1621 on 2/25/20; Revised by Ordinance #403 on 2/25/20; effective 3/26/20; Revised by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Revised by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-3)

A. Good soil preparation;

B. Use of mulch;

C. Use of sunken tree basins;

D. Use of low water-use drought tolerant plants;

E. Use of efficient irrigation design;

F. Incorporation of passive water harvesting concepts;

G. Planting of symbiotic groupings of native species;

H. Incorporation of shade over public areas such as sidewalks, bikeways and parking lots;

I. Use of shade to mitigate the impact of sun and wind on structures and public areas.

A. Buffering is required between nonresidential uses adjacent to existing or projected residential uses, and between multifamily or alternative living facilities and existing or projected single-family uses, or where there is a transition from one (1) type of use to another use and for screening of mechanical equipment, service or storage areas.

B. The buffering may consist of landscape screening, solid walls, or a combination.

C. The width of the buffer strip must increase with the setback of the building as follows:

D. Where the buffer cannot be achieved, a low wall, fence, or hedge may be used to create the buffer. averaging of the buffer area is permitted as long as the minimum of 10 feet is achieved. (Revised by Resolution #1621 on 2/25/20; Revised by Ordinance #403 on 2/25/20; effective 3/26/20; Renumbered by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Renumbered by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-4. Formerly 9-040)

A. An irrigation system plan shall be submitted as part of a building permit. The plan shall incorporate WaterSense (an EPA program) best management practices, such as including a weather-based irrigation controller with rain sensors and automatic shut-off valves during rain events. The plan shall also include an estimated shut-off date after the landscaping has been established to be inscribed in the irrigation system control panel.

B. The developer and subsequent owners shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping as shown on the approved plan. Maintenance shall include regular irrigation, weeding, fertilizing and pruning. This includes landscaping in a public right-of-way.

C. Dead plants shall be replaced within one hundred eighty (180) days of discovery or by the next planting season during the two (2) year period after issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final approval of a project.

D. Areas left in their natural state must be monitored on a regular basis and any trash and debris removed immediately. (Renumbered by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Renumbered by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-5. Formerly 9-050)

A. Sight Distance Triangles.

A. Parking lot landscaping shall be included as part of the overall landscape design.

B. An area or combination of areas equal to ten percent (10%) of the total parking lot area shall be landscaped.

C. All islands in parking areas shall include vegetation. Trees in islands shall have a minimum eight (8) feet of clearance from the ground to the canopy.

D. A landscape buffer is required around the perimeter of any parking area adjacent to the street or a residentially zoned property. (Renumbered by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Renumbered by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-7. Formerly 9-070)

A. Multi-Family Projects.

B. Commercial Projects.

C. Industrial Projects.

A. The Town reserves the right to conduct compliance inspections.

B. All landscaping, irrigation and other site work shall be installed as shown on the approved landscape and irrigation plans.

C. Replacement of dead materials is required within one hundred eighty (180) days of discovery or by the next planting season.

D. Regular maintenance of all landscape areas is required. Failure to properly maintain the property is subject to the penalties outlined in Section 13-030. (Created by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Created by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19)

A. Preserve and enhance the natural beauty and environment;

B. Mitigate the impacts of parking and other vehicular areas;

C. Ensure safety;

D. Minimize the effects of temperature extremes, noise, pollution, wind and glare;

E. Promote water and energy conservation;

F. Provide a buffer between land uses;

G. Soften and complement new and existing structures;

H. Enhance quality of life.

A. Surface areas of a project not used for buildings, drives, parking or permitted outside uses shall be landscaped, retained in their natural state or revegetated.

B. Any portions of a site disturbed by site preparation and/or construction, especially cut or fill slopes, shall be landscaped or revegetated. A minimum of four (4) inches of topsoil is to be placed on the disturbed area.

C. Landscape areas may include organic and inorganic materials as approved through design review and/or Community Development Director.

D. Preservation and reuse of viable native vegetation existing on the site is strongly encouraged.

E. Plant materials used shall be primarily native or drought tolerant.

F. The majority of each design plan must incorporate xeriscape concepts, including:

G. Landscape must be suitable to the terrain.

H. The landscape design must account for site drainage and pedestrian/bicycle traffic.

I. Design should promote bicycle traffic where applicable.

J. Landscape design must incorporate energy and water conservation concepts.

K. Landscaping must be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or receiving a final inspection from the Town of Clarkdale or the owner shall provide the Town with financial assurances, or other legal instrument acceptable to the Community Development Director, in sufficient amount, as evidenced by a written estimate from a licensed landscape architect or contractor, to complete one hundred percent (100%) of the landscaping.

L. All landscaping, irrigation and other site work shall be installed as shown on the approved landscape and irrigation plans. (Revised by Ordinance #438 on 12/10/24; effective 1/10/25; Revised by Resolution #1621 on 2/25/20; Revised by Ordinance #403 on 2/25/20; effective 3/26/20; Revised by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Revised by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-3)

A. Good soil preparation;

B. Use of mulch;

C. Use of sunken tree basins;

D. Use of low water-use drought tolerant plants;

E. Use of efficient irrigation design;

F. Incorporation of passive water harvesting concepts;

G. Planting of symbiotic groupings of native species;

H. Incorporation of shade over public areas such as sidewalks, bikeways and parking lots;

I. Use of shade to mitigate the impact of sun and wind on structures and public areas.

A. Buffering is required between nonresidential uses adjacent to existing or projected residential uses, and between multifamily or alternative living facilities and existing or projected single-family uses, or where there is a transition from one (1) type of use to another use and for screening of mechanical equipment, service or storage areas.

B. The buffering may consist of landscape screening, solid walls, or a combination.

C. The width of the buffer strip must increase with the setback of the building as follows:

D. Where the buffer cannot be achieved, a low wall, fence, or hedge may be used to create the buffer. averaging of the buffer area is permitted as long as the minimum of 10 feet is achieved. (Revised by Resolution #1621 on 2/25/20; Revised by Ordinance #403 on 2/25/20; effective 3/26/20; Renumbered by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Renumbered by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-4. Formerly 9-040)

A. An irrigation system plan shall be submitted as part of a building permit. The plan shall incorporate WaterSense (an EPA program) best management practices, such as including a weather-based irrigation controller with rain sensors and automatic shut-off valves during rain events. The plan shall also include an estimated shut-off date after the landscaping has been established to be inscribed in the irrigation system control panel.

B. The developer and subsequent owners shall be responsible for maintaining the landscaping as shown on the approved plan. Maintenance shall include regular irrigation, weeding, fertilizing and pruning. This includes landscaping in a public right-of-way.

C. Dead plants shall be replaced within one hundred eighty (180) days of discovery or by the next planting season during the two (2) year period after issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final approval of a project.

D. Areas left in their natural state must be monitored on a regular basis and any trash and debris removed immediately. (Renumbered by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Renumbered by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-5. Formerly 9-050)

A. Sight Distance Triangles.

A. Parking lot landscaping shall be included as part of the overall landscape design.

B. An area or combination of areas equal to ten percent (10%) of the total parking lot area shall be landscaped.

C. All islands in parking areas shall include vegetation. Trees in islands shall have a minimum eight (8) feet of clearance from the ground to the canopy.

D. A landscape buffer is required around the perimeter of any parking area adjacent to the street or a residentially zoned property. (Renumbered by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Renumbered by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; prior code § 9-7. Formerly 9-070)

A. Multi-Family Projects.

B. Commercial Projects.

C. Industrial Projects.

A. The Town reserves the right to conduct compliance inspections.

B. All landscaping, irrigation and other site work shall be installed as shown on the approved landscape and irrigation plans.

C. Replacement of dead materials is required within one hundred eighty (180) days of discovery or by the next planting season.

D. Regular maintenance of all landscape areas is required. Failure to properly maintain the property is subject to the penalties outlined in Section 13-030. (Created by Resolution #1599 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19; Created by Ordinance #396 on 4/9/19; effective 5/10/19)