The intent of this Chapter is to establish landscaping, screening and water-efficiency standards for new and expanded development to ensure efficient usage of water, establish landscaping quality standards, improve landscaping maintenance, promote land-use compatibility, and support the general welfare of the community. The provisions of this Chapter work toward the following goals:

1. Increased water conservation and water-efficiency;
2. Preservation and enhancement of design continuity throughout the community;
3. Improved management and quality of stormwater runoff;
4. Improved health of plant and animal species;
5. Increased compatibility between land uses;
6. Enhanced property values;
7. Reduction of development-related environmental impacts through mitigation of erosion, noise, dust, glare, and air pollution;
8. Reduction of energy consumption through the prudent placement of plants;
9. Reduction of absorption and re-generation of heat from impervious surfaces;
10. Spatial and visual separation of:
    1. Vehicular and pedestrian functions within on-site vehicular circulation and parking areas, and
    2. Parked vehicles from public view and adjacent travel ways;
11. Enhanced outdoor spaces through increased usage of native and low water use plant species in the developed environment; and
12. Reduced landscape maintenance responsibilities and costs.

The standards of this Chapter apply to:

1. New Development. Any new development and/or off-street parking facilities shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter. Existing landscaping must be made to conform to the provisions of this ordinance when landscaping for public agency projects, or private commercial, industrial, or multifamily projects are modified or rehabilitated. Routine maintenance does not qualify as a modification or rehabilitation.
2. Building Additions. Building additions which increase building coverage by twenty percent (20%) or more require the entire property to fully comply with this Chapter. Single and two-family dwellings are subject to this part only if more than fifty percent (50%) of the front and side yard area is disturbed. The Director or designee may grant relief from full compliance based on exemption factors cited in Subsection 19.50.020.G.
3. Building Renovations. Building renovations, whether involving interior or exterior work, do not trigger a requirement for the property to fully comply with this ordinance. However, if such work involves the removal of existing plants, new plants shall be installed that create comparable landscape design value.
4. Residential Properties.
   1. Single and Two-Family Dwellings. Single and two-family dwellings, except where located within a planned unit development or master planned community, shall comply with 19.50.050.A(1), but are exempt from all other sections of this chapter.
   2. Fewer than Five (5) Units. Residential properties with fewer than five (5) units shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter for front yards and side yards only. The rear yard is not subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
   3. Five (5) or More Units. Residential properties or developments with five (5) or more units are subject to all provisions of this Chapter, including rear yards.
5. Off-Street Parking Expansions.
   1. Fifty Percent (50%) or less. A parking expansion which increases the number of parking stalls by fifty percent (50%) or less requires that the newly established expansion area be brought into compliance with both the interior and exterior/perimeter landscape requirements of this Chapter.
   2. Fifty Percent (50%) or more. A parking expansion which increases the number of parking stalls by fifty percent (50%) or more requires that the entire expansion area be brought into compliance with both the interior and exterior/perimeter landscape requirements of this Chapter. The pre-existing parking area, while not required to be retroactively brought into compliance with this Chapter’s interior parking area landscape requirements, shall be made to conform to exterior/perimeter area landscape standards.
   3. Repeated Expansions. Repeated expansions of parking facilities over time are combined in determining whether the fifty percent (50%) threshold has been reached.
6. Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the following:
   1. Exemption for Historic District Contributing Buildings. Properties listed on either the State of Utah or National Historic Registers may be exempt from these regulations, subject to review by the Director or designee.
   2. Exemptions from Water Allowance Limitations. Areas dedicated and used for the following specific purposes are exempt from the landscape water allowance limitations of this Chapter:
      1. Sports fields;
      2. Turf areas within public parks;
      3. Golf courses; and
      4. Cemeteries.
   3. Limits to Exemptions. Although exempt from landscape water allowance limitations, all other provisions of this Chapter apply. In particular, landscaping shall be provided in the interior and perimeter areas of off-street parking facilities, adjacent to buildings, and along walkways.

1. Establishment and Maintenance of a Site-Specific Landscape Water Allowance. To facilitate efficient water consumption in the establishment and long-term maintenance of site landscape improvements, an annual landscape water allowance shall be established and maintained for each improved property as set forth in this Chapter.
   1. Acceptable water efficiency shall be deemed to have been achieved when the approved landscape plan indicates a landscape water allowance of no more than fifteen inches (15”) per square foot (sq. ft.) average for the entire landscaped area of the site. Multiplying this figure by the total irrigated landscape area in square feet yields the annual water budget for landscape use for the property. A conversion factor of 0.62 shall be used to convert from inches of water utilized to gallons.
2. Irrigation Requirements in the Landscape.
   1. All irrigation shall be appropriate for the designated plant material to achieve the highest water efficiency. Drip irrigation or bubblers shall be used except in lawn areas. Drip irrigation systems shall be equipped with a pressure regulator, filter, flush-end assembly, and any other appropriate components.
   2. Each irrigation valve shall irrigate landscaping with similar site, slope and soil conditions, and plant materials with similar watering needs. Lawn and planting beds shall be irrigated on separate irrigation valves. In addition, drip emitters and sprinklers shall be placed on separate irrigation valves.
   3. Landscaped areas shall be provided with a WaterSense labeled smart irrigation controller which automatically adjusts the frequency and/or duration of irrigation events in response to changing weather conditions. All controllers shall be equipped with automatic rain delay or rain shut-off capabilities.
3. Introduction and Use of Native and Other Drought-Tolerant Plants. To promote maximum water conservation, at least eighty percent (80%) of the trees and shrubs used on a site shall be water conserving species, capable of withstanding dry conditions once established. Native plants shall be used to the maximum extent feasible. Drought-tolerant grass varieties shall be used in areas planted in turf or Lawn. Lists of plants that satisfy these requirements and that are available locally may be obtained from the Director or designee or by referencing Utah State University Extension Center for Water-Efficient Landscaping Water-Wise Plants for Utah Landscapes website.
4. Plant Establishment and Arrangement Based on Water Consumption. Though there are many ways plants can be distinguished from one another, categorization based on water use is critical for the purpose of this ordinance. The establishment and arrangement of plants on a site according to the water needs of those plants is commonly referred to as hydrozone management. Hydrozone management is required by this Chapter and shall be implemented using the following techniques:
   1. This requires separating high water use plants, whenever possible, from medium, low, and very low water plant material within the landscape;
   2. Plants with similar water needs shall be clustered within the landscape in areas where water needs can be feasibly managed using independent hydrozones;
   3. Each independent hydrozone shall identify a inches per square foot annual irrigation target intended maintain the plant material selected for the zone at maturity;
   4. Each independent hydrozone will identify an appropriate irrigation strategy to meet irrigation target established for the hydrozone;
   5. The total average water inches per sq. ft. distributed in all hydrozones may not exceed fifteen inches (15”) per square foot per year;
   6. For projects located at the interface between urban areas and natural (non-irrigated) open space, drought-tolerant plants that will blend with the native vegetation shall be used;
   7. Areas with slopes greater than thirty percent (30%) shall be landscaped with deep-rooting, water-conserving plants for erosion control and soil stabilization; and
   8. Park strips and other landscaped areas less than eight feet (8’) wide shall be landscaped with water-conserving plants. Turf grass is prohibited.

1. Standards Applicable to All Developments. Required site landscape improvements shall be provided in accordance with the standards and design guidelines set forth in this Chapter. The standards set forth herein are numerically measurable to readily facilitate the preparation, review and approval of landscape plan submittals and the subsequent verification of compliance with the requirements of the Chapter. Design guidelines, though not precisely measurable, are intended to clarify the principles associated with specified standards, provide guidance for the review and approval of submitted landscape plans, and provide flexibility for design professionals who wish to propose alternative compliance approaches.
2. Retention of Significant Natural Features. Features that are unique to a property, such as that property's natural topography, existing vegetation, or riparian features shall be taken into consideration in the planning and design of landscape improvements for that property. Priority is to be given to the preservation or protection of existing undisturbed areas in which vegetative cover of sixty percent (60%) or greater is dominated by mature native tree or wooded riparian species are present within a proposed development site. The proposed locations of streets, buildings and lots shall, to the extent possible, minimize disturbance to these areas.
3. Tree Preservation, Removal, and Replacement.
   1. Preservation of Existing Trees. All healthy, existing trees shall be preserved to the maximum extent feasible. Existing, living trees having a caliper of four inches (4”) or larger shall be subject to the Replacement provisions below.
      1. Preserved trees shall be credited to the satisfaction of replacement trees on a three to one (3-to-1) caliper-to-caliper basis.
      2. Preserved trees shall be credited toward the satisfaction of the tree planting requirements of this Chapter.
      3. Where existing trees are to be protected, the following standards shall apply:
         1. A fenced tree protection zone shall be established around each tree or cluster of trees to be retained. The perimeter of this zone, which shall coincide with the drip line of the tree or trees to be protected, shall be clearly marked with high-visibility materials at a minimum height of four feet (4’);
         2. The storage or movement of equipment, material, debris, or fill is prohibited within the fenced tree protection zone to minimize soil compaction around roots;
         3. The cleaning of equipment or material or the storage and disposal of waste material such as paints, oils, solvents, asphalt, concrete, motor oil or any other material harmful to the life of a tree is prohibited within the drip line of any protected tree or group of trees;
         4. No cut or fill is permitted within the drip line of any protected existing tree or group of trees unless a qualified arborist, forester, or landscape architect has evaluated and approved the disturbance;
         5. All protected existing trees shall be pruned as specified by a qualified arborist or forester;
         6. No damaging attachment, wires, signs, or permits may be fastened to any protected tree; and
         7. Large property areas containing protected trees and separated from construction or land clearing areas, road rights-of-way, and utility easements may be “ribboned off,” rather than erecting protective fencing around each tree as required above. This may be accomplished by placing metal t-post stakes a maximum of fifty feet (50’) apart and tying ribbon or rope from stake-to-stake along the outside perimeters of such areas being cleared.
      4. The removal of trees is allowed under the following circumstances:
         1. Where trees have naturally fallen or are determined by a licensed arborist to be dead or dying;
         2. Where trees have been diagnosed by a qualified arborist as unhealthy beyond reasonable rehabilitation;
         3. Where the species is classified by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food as a noxious weed;
         4. Where trees are determined to be potentially harmful to the public health, safety, or welfare;
         5. Where it has been determined by the municipality that tree removal is necessary to restore clear visibility at driveways and intersections; or
         6. Where the preservation of trees would prevent reasonable site grading to accommodate a functional arrangement of buildings and related improvements on the property. Written documentation of the above is required prior to the removal of any tree.
   2. Replacement of Existing Trees.
      1. Existing trees having a caliper of four inches (4”) in size or greater which are removed as a result of development or construction shall be replaced on the development site by trees of no less than two-inch caliper in size. The required replacement ratio shall be one (1) tree for every two (2) caliper inches (cumulative) of trees removed. Replacement trees shall not be credited toward the satisfaction of the tree planting requirements of this Chapter but shall be in addition to that otherwise specified.
      2. Trees identified for preservation on the landscape plan, but which die as a result of construction, shall be considered “existing trees removed” and shall be replaced.
   3. Maximum Replacement. On development sites with significant existing tree cover, the full replacement of removed trees may be impractical. In such instances, the regulations set forth below will apply:
      1. Residential and Open Space Uses. The installation of new and replacement trees shall be required up to the point where the average for the entire site reaches twenty (20) total trees per acre of landscape area (includes existing four-inch (4”) caliper and larger trees and new trees).
      2. For Non-Residential Uses. The installation of new and replacement trees shall be required up to the point where the average for the entire site reaches ten (10) total trees per acre of landscape area (includes existing four-inch (4”) caliper and larger trees, and new trees).
4. New Plantings. The measurements and specifications for all live plants used to fulfill the requirements of this Chapter shall be as set forth in the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1-204) as published and periodically amended by the American Nursery and Landscape Association. The following are minimums in relation to those standards. Nothing in this Chapter may be interpreted to prohibit the provision of landscape improvements in excess of these minimums.
   1. Plant Quality. Required plant materials shall be nursery or field grown, unless otherwise approved, and shall be healthy, well-branched vigorous stock with a growth habit normal to the species and variety, free from defects decay, disfiguring roots, sun-scald, injuries, abrasions of the bark, plant diseases, insect pest eggs, borers, and all forms of infestations or objectionable disfigurements of diseases, insects, and injuries.
   2. Plant Coverage and Growth Rate. Within three (3) years of the initial planting, landscapes are required to have enough plant material to create at least fifty percent (50%) living plant cover at the ground plane, excluding tree canopies.
   3. Species Diversity. A variety of plant species shall be utilized in all site landscaping. No one species may make up more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total non-turf plant materials within the landscaped area. Species diversity is required to prevent uniform insect or disease susceptibility and to stem the untimely degeneration or premature deterioration of trees planted or retained on a development site or in the adjacent area. The minimum requirements in Table 19.50.040.A shall apply.
      1. Special consideration shall be given to canyon areas to protect against decimation due to insect to disease infestations.
         
         

         Table 19.50.040.A: Tree Species Diversity Based on Number of Trees.
         Total Number of Trees on Site	Maximum Percentage of Any One Species
         10-19	50%
         20-39	33%
         40-59	25%
         60 or more	15%

   4. Tree Placement. Trees shall be located to provide summer shade and limit winter shade on walks, parking lots, and streets.
   5. Root Accommodation. Prior to the installation of trees, a determination shall be made as to whether root barriers are necessary to prevent roots from uplifting or cracking sidewalks or other hard surface improvements in the vicinity of the tree. Root barrier collars and root path trenches shall be installed as needed to provide such protection and to ensure healthy tree root growth.
   6. Plant Size Requirements at Planting. All new and replacement trees, shrubs, and other plants shall meet the minimum size requirements shown in Table 19.50.040.B.
      1. Where plant materials are secured on the basis of container size, equivalency shall be in accordance with the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1-204) as published and periodically amended by the American Nursery and Landscape Association.
         
         

         Table 19.50.040.B: Tree and Shrub Size Requirements at Planting.
         Plant Type	Size
         Deciduous trees	Two-inch (2”) caliper
         Ornamental and flowering trees	One and one-half inch (1.5”) caliper OR six feet (6’) in height
         Evergreen trees	Six feet (6’) in height
         Spreading shrubs	Eighteen inches (18”) of spread at the time of planting AND grown in a five (5) gallon container
         Upright shrubs	Twenty-four inches (24”) of spread at the time of planting AND grown in a five (5) gallon container
         Herbaceous plants	One (1) gallon container

   7. Mulch. At least three inches (3”) of mulch, permeable to air and water, shall be used in planting beds to inhibit weed growth, moderate soil temperature, and improve water retention. Newly planted trees in areas predominantly improved with turf shall be provided a plant-free, mulched area with a minimum radius of four feet (4’) around the trunks to protect the trunks from turf-maintenance operations and expedite tree root establishment. Nonporous materials (e.g., plastic) may not be placed under mulch. Bare soil is not permitted. The following types of mulch are permitted:
      1. Organic mulch. Bark mulch or other organic landscape mulch commonly used in the industry.
      2. Gravel mulch. Ornamental landscape gravel of fine aggregate, not exceeding one-half inch (0.5”). White and black gravel is prohibited.
      3. Recycled mulch. Mulch made of recycled materials may be accepted upon the Director’s or designee’s review and approval.
   8. Lawn and Turf Areas.
      1. Lawn may not be installed in park strips, paths, on slopes greater than twenty-five percent (25%) or four-to-one (4:1) grade or be less than eight feet (8') wide at its narrowest point.
      2. Drought-tolerant grass varieties shall be established and maintained.
      3. In commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family development common area landscapes, Lawn areas shall be equal to or less than twenty percent (20%) of the total landscaped area, outside of Active Recreation Areas.
   9. Coverage Requirements for Landscape Improvements. Areas of a site not covered with buildings or pavement are considered landscape areas and shall be covered with trees, shrubs, groundcover, flowers/herbaceous plants, mulch, or turf in compliance with the standards set forth in this Chapter. Areas of bare dirt are not allowed. Native landscaping may be used in appropriate locations, subject to Director or designee approval.
5. In residential landscapes, the landscaping shall adhere to the following Localscapes requirements:
   1. If size permits, the landscaped areas of the front yard and street-facing side yard shall include a designed central open shape created by using lawn, hardscape, groundcover, gravel, or mulch.
   2. Gathering areas shall be constructed of hardscape and placed outside of the central open shape. In a landscape without lawn, gathering areas may function as the central open shape.
   3. Activity zones shall be located outside of the central open shape and shall be surfaced with materials other than lawn.
   4. Paths shall be made with materials that do not include lawn, such as hardscape, mulch, or other groundcover.
   5. Lawn areas may not exceed two hundred fifty square feet (250 sq. ft.), or thirty-five percent (35%) of the Total Landscaped Area.
   6. Small residential lots, which have no back yards, which the Total Landscaped Area is less than two hundred fifty square feet (250 sq. ft.), and which the front yard dimensions cannot accommodate the minimum eight feet (8’) wide Lawn area requirement of the landscaping requirements, are exempt from the eight feet (8’) minimum width Lawn area requirement.
6. Certain special purpose landscape areas (e.g. stormwater management areas, etc.) may receive exceptions from the slope limitations and other elements of the landscaping requirements. Applications to receive exceptions are to be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Director or designee.

1. Frontage Landscape Setbacks. Frontage landscape setbacks to provide landscape enhancement along public and private streets are required as follows:
   1. Single-Family, Two-Family, Three-Family, and Four-Family Dwellings.
      1. Area Required. The front yard area and any street-facing side yard shall be maintained as a landscape setback, except that driveways and pedestrian walkways are permitted.
      2. Required Landscaping. The landscaping shall adhere to the Localscapes requirements as outlined in Section 19.50.040.
         1. The front yard area shall be maintained in an orderly manner with landscaping comprised of shrubs, flowers/herbaceous plants, trees, turf, or any combination thereof.
         2. Areas of bare mulch/gravel shall not extend more than five feet (5’) from the branching of shrubs or trunks of trees.
         3. At least one tree, either shade or ornamental, shall be planted for every twenty-five feet (25’) of yard frontage, rounded to the nearest whole number.
         4. At least fifty percent (50%) of the linear foot length of the front building wall shall be planted with shrubs or flowers/herbaceous plants.
         5. At least fifty percent (50%) of any landscaped areas must have canopy coverage from live plant growth.
         6. Impervious surfaces within a front yard or street side yard may not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the yard area.
      3. Maximum Area of Turf. The area of domestic turf on any property may not exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the total landscape area.
      4. All irrigation shall be appropriate for the designated plant material to achieve the highest water efficiency. Drip irrigation or bubblers shall be used except in Lawn areas. Drip irrigation systems shall be equipped with a pressure regulator, filter, flush-end assembly, and any other appropriate components.
      5. Each irrigation valve shall irrigate landscaping with similar site, slope and soil conditions, and plant materials with similar watering needs. Lawn and Planting Beds shall be irrigated on separate irrigation valves. In addition, drip emitters and sprinklers shall be placed on separate irrigation valves.
      6. Landscaped areas shall be provided with a WaterSense labeled smart irrigation controller which automatically adjusts the frequency and/or duration of irrigation events in response to changing weather conditions. All controllers shall be equipped with automatic rain delay or rain shut-off capabilities.
      7. Mulch. At least three inches (3”) of mulch, permeable to air and water, shall be used in front yard planting beds to inhibit weed growth, moderate soil temperature, and improve water retention.
      8. Lawn may not be installed in park strips, paths, or slopes greater than twenty-five percent (25%) or four-to-one (4:1) grade or in areas that are less than eight feet (8') wide at the narrowest point.
         
   2. Multiple-Family Uses.
      1. Area Required. Unless a reduced building setback has been allowed by ordinance or variance, a landscape setback of twenty feet (20’) in depth shall be maintained along the property frontage, except that driveways and pedestrian walkways are permitted. Where the front yard is subject to a build to line requirement, the entire front yard setback shall be landscaped.
      2. Required Landscaping.
         1. The front yard area shall be maintained in an orderly manner with landscaping comprised of shrubs, flowers/herbaceous plants, trees, turf, or any combination thereof.
         2. Areas of bare ground, mulch, or gravel may not be used as a substitute for landscaped areas.
         3. Mulch/gravel areas shall not extend more than five feet (5’) from the branching of shrubs or trunks of trees.
         4. At least one (1) tree, either shade or ornamental, shall be planted for every twenty-five feet (25’) of yard frontage, rounded to the nearest whole number.
         5. At least one shrub shall be planted for every forty square feet (40 sq. ft.) of landscape area within the landscape setback. Three (3) herbaceous plants with a mature height of thirty inches (30”) or more may be substituted for one shrub.
      3. Maximum Area of Turf. The area of domestic turf on any property shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total landscaped area.
   3. Commercial, Office, and Public Uses.
      1. Area Required. If a front yard is provided, the approved landscaping shall be maintained along the frontage, except that driveways and pedestrian walkways, patios and seating areas are permitted. Where the front yard is subject to a build to line requirement, the entire front yard setback shall be landscaped.
      2. Patio Seating. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the required landscape area for restaurants can be patio seating.
      3. Required Landscaping.
         1. The landscape setback area shall be maintained in an orderly manner with landscaping comprised of shrubs, flowers/herbaceous plants, trees, turf, or any combination thereof.
         2. Areas of bare ground, mulch, or gravel may not be used as a substitute for landscaped areas.
         3. Mulch/gravel areas shall not extend more than five feet (5’) from the branching of shrubs or trunks of trees.
         4. At least one (1) tree, either shade or ornamental, shall be planted for every twenty-five feet (25’) of yard frontage, rounded to the nearest whole number.
         5. At least one shrub shall be planted for every forty square feet (40 sq. ft.) of landscape area within the landscape setback. Three herbaceous plants with a mature height of thirty inches (30”) or more may be substituted for one shrub.
         6. If a patio area is established, planter boxes or other landscaping types shall be included to visually soften the hard surface of the patio area.
      4. Maximum Area of Turf. The area of domestic turf on any property shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total landscape area.
   4. Industrial Uses.
      1. Area Required. The required front yard area shall be maintained as a landscape setback, except that driveways and pedestrian walkways are permitted.
      2. Required Landscaping.
         1. The landscape setback area shall be maintained in an orderly manner with landscaping comprised of shrubs, flowers/herbaceous plants, trees, turf, or any combination thereof.
         2. Areas of bare ground, mulch, or gravel may not be used as a substitute for landscaped areas.
         3. Mulch/gravel areas shall not extend more than five feet (5’) from the branching of shrubs or trunks of trees.
         4. At least one tree, either shade or ornamental, shall be planted for every twenty-five feet (25’) of yard frontage, rounded to the nearest whole number.
         5. At least one shrub shall be planted for every forty square feet (40 sq. ft.) of landscape area within the landscape setback. Three (3) herbaceous plants with a mature height of thirty inches (30”) or more may be substituted for one shrub.
      3. Maximum Area of Turf. The area of domestic turf on any property shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total landscape area.
   5. Open Space Uses. Open space uses such as parks, golf courses, sports fields, cemeteries, etc.
      1. Area Required. The required front yard area shall be maintained as a landscape setback, except that driveways and pedestrian walkways are permitted
      2. Required Landscaping. The landscape setback area shall be maintained in an orderly manner with landscaping comprised of shrubs, flowers/herbaceous plants, trees, turf, or any combination thereof.
2. Buffer Areas between Nonresidential and Residential Land Uses. The following provisions apply whenever a non-residential use abuts with a residential or open-space use.
   1. Landscape Area. A landscaped buffer area not less than twenty feet (20’) wide shall be required between nonresidential and residential uses. Where lot size restricts the ability to provide a twenty-foot (20’) landscaped buffer, the commercial, industrial, or major public utility project abutting a residential use shall instead be required to install a six-foot (6’) tall decorative masonry wall along the property line between the residential and non-residential uses. The masonry wall shall be accompanied by a landscaped buffer that is at least eight feet (8’) in width.
   2. Required Landscaping.
      1. The landscape buffer area shall be maintained in an orderly manner with landscaping comprised of shrubs, flowers/herbaceous plants, trees, turf (limited to a maximum of twenty percent (20%) of the landscape area), or any combination thereof.
      2. Areas of bare ground, mulch, or gravel may not be used as a substitute for landscaped areas.
      3. Mulch/gravel areas may not extend more than five feet (5') from the branching of shrubs or trunks of trees.
      4. At least one (1) tree, either shade or ornamental, shall be planted for every twenty feet (20') of length of the buffer, rounded to the nearest whole number. Trees may be planted in a linear or cluster arrangement, so long as the spacing of provided trees adequately screens the nonresidential use from the adjacent residential use. If a linear arrangement of trees is provided, tree spacing shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) on center.
      5. At least one (1) shrub shall be planted for every thirty square feet (30 sq. ft.) of landscape area.
3. Building Foundation Landscaping.
   1. If a multi-family residential, mixed-use, or non-residential development maintains a front or corner side yard of ten feet (10’) or more, building foundation landscaping is required.
   2. Foundation plantings shall be designed to work in concert with buffer yard plantings to frame important views and to visually soften long expanses of walls, particularly those that lack windows or other architectural details. Foundation plantings shall be compatible with the materials and the form of a building.
   3. Foundation plantings shall be installed across sixty percent (60%) of the length of the facade of the building.
   4. Foundation plantings may consist of a mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.
   5. To prevent crime, foundation plantings shall not block or hide building entrances or windows.
   6. Landscaping requirements for sides of retail buildings facing accessory parking lots may be reduced or eliminated to accommodate pedestrian access.
      

1. Landscaping Responsibility. Although park strips are part of the public right-of-way, it is the responsibility of the property owner immediately adjacent to a park strip to provide for basic maintenance of that park strip. This responsibility includes the establishment and maintenance of landscaping that conforms to these regulations
2. Irrigation. It is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to provide regular and adequate watering to ensure the health of park strip landscaping. If the adjacent property is irrigated, the irrigation system shall be extended to include the park strip.
3. Applicability.
   1. Any new development shall provide park strip landscaping in conformance with these regulations.
   2. Existing development is not required to provide park strip landscaping, except where the provisions of Section 19.50.020 apply.
   3. Any new park strip landscaping done in conjunction with existing development shall conform to these regulations.
4. Landscape Plans. For all new development, park strips shall be shown on all landscape plans for approval.
5. Pavement in Park Strips.
   1. A paved pedestrian walkway up to five feet (5’) in width is allowed across any park strip.
   2. Hardscape or an alternative form of landscaping is allowed in park strips of less than five feet (5’) in depth, as measured from the back of curb to the sidewalk.
   3. Paving in park strips with a depth, as measured from the back of curb to sidewalk, of five feet (5’) or greater is only allowed when the maintenance of landscaping is impractical due to site topography, lack of direct access, traffic patterns, or other such factors and is subject to approval by the Director or Designee.
   4. The pavement allowed in Subsections 19.50.060.E.2 and 3 shall consist of decorative stamped concrete, removable brick, or paving stones.
6. Plants.
   1. The type of plants used in park strip landscaping shall be at the discretion of the adjacent property owner, subject to these regulations. The use of water efficient standards as outlined in Section 19.50.030, Landscape Irrigation and Efficient Water Use is required.
   2. Lawn is prohibited in areas less than eight feet (8’) wide, including park strips. The use of drought-tolerant plants is encouraged.
   3. No less than twenty percent (20%) of the ground area of a park strip may be covered by plants, which shall be either turf, evergreen or deciduous groundcover, herbaceous plants, or shrubs that do not exceed a mature height of eighteen inches (18”). No plant may create a visibility obstruction for motorists. Up to eighty percent (80%) of the ground area of the park strip may be covered with mulch or gravel.
7. Trees in Park Strips. One (1) deciduous tree shall be planted in the park strip area for every twenty-five (25) linear feet of lot frontage, rounded to the nearest whole number. Park strips less than five feet (5’) in depth, as measured from the back of curb to sidewalk, are not subject to this requirement. All trees shall be planted in the center of the width of the park strip.
   1. Exceptions. If an easement exists in the park strip for a water line, power line, or other utility feature below or above the park strip, this requirement shall be waived, and the property owner shall instead install landscaping that is consistent with the terms of the applicable easement. Trees which interfere with existing utilities and are removed by the applicable utility provider may not be replaced unless written approval is granted by that utility provider.
   2. Trees Prohibited for Park Strips. Any tree or shrub that could conflict with the safe use of the right-of-way is prohibited in the park strip. Some of these trees include:
      1. Box Elder – Acer negundo
      2. Silver Maple – Acer saccharinum
      3. Tree of Heaven – Ailantus altissima
      4. River Birch – Betula nigra
      5. Russian Olive – Eleagnus angustifolia
      6. Poplar (all, includes Cottonwood) – Populus spp.
      7. Quaking Aspen – Populus tremuloides
      8. Flowering Plum – Prunus cerasifera
      9. Pin Oak – Quercus palustris
      10. Idaho Locust – Robina x ambigua ‘Idahoensis’
      11. Willow (all) – Salix spp.
      12. Siberian Elm – Ulmus pumila
   3. Trees Recommended for Park Strips.
      1. Paperbark Maple – Acer Griseum
      2. Tatarian Maple, single stemmed – Acer tatrium
      3. Netleaf Hackberry – Celtis reticulate
      4. Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn – Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis
      5. La Valle Hawthorn – Crataegus x lavallei ‘Carrier’
      6. Amur Maakia – Maackia amurensis
      7. Fruitless Crabapple – Malus, ioensis ‘Klem’s Improved’ or ‘Spring Snow’, etc.
      8. Eastern redbud – Cercis Canadensis
      9. Blackhaw Viburnum – Viburnum prunifolium
   4. Trees Appropriate for Use Under Powerlines.
      1. Netleaf Hackberry – Celtis reticulate
      2. Seedless Ash – Fraxinum pennsylvatica lanceolata ‘Marshall Seedless’
      3. Thornless Honeylocust – Gleditsia tricanthos var. inermis ‘Imperial’
      4. Goldenrain Tree – Koelreuteria paniculate
      5. Crabapple spp – Malus ioensis ‘Spring Snow,’ ‘Snow Drift,’ ‘Centurion,’ and ‘Zumi’
      6. Callery Pear – Pyrus calleriana ‘Aristocrat,’ Chanticleer’,’ and ‘Redspire’
      7. Japanese Pagodatree – Sophora japonica ‘Regent’
   5. Other species of trees may be used, subject to review and approval by the Director or designee.

1. Frontage Landscaping. The landscaping of parking lots along public and private streets is subject to the provisions of Section 19.50.110.E.
2. Side Landscaping. The landscaping of parking lots parallel to side lot lines shall conform to the following:
   1. A landscape area at least five feet (5’) in width, exclusive of car overhang, shall be provided.
   2. Required Landscaping.
      1. At least one tree shall be planted for every twenty-five feet (25’) of length, rounded to the nearest whole number. Trees may be either shade, ornamental or evergreen.
      2. At least one upright shrub shall be planted for every six feet (6’) of length.
      3. Additional herbaceous plantings are encouraged.
      4. The remainder of the landscape areas may be covered in mulch, gravel, or turf.
3. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping. Interior, curbed landscape parking lot islands or medians are required in parking lots consisting of twenty (20) or more spaces.
   1. Islands.
      1. Number of Parking Lot Islands.
         1. At least one parking lot island shall be provided for every ten (10) parking spaces.
         2. All rows of parking spaces shall be terminated by a parking lot island, which may result in more than one island for every ten (10) spaces.
         3. Parking lot island locations may be varied based on specific site requirements or design scheme.
         4. Where a row of parking exceeds twenty (20) spaces, a parking lot island shall be located in the middle of the row.
      2. Size of Parking Lot Islands.
         1. Parking lot islands shall be the same dimension as a standard parking stall, as required in Section 19.48.030.
         2. Double rows of parking shall provide parking lot islands that are the same dimension as the double row.
   2. Medians.
      1. Number of Parking Lot Medians. One (1) continuous median per row of head-in parking stalls may be used in place of parking lot islands.
      2. Size of Parking Lot Medians.
         1. The length of parking lot medians shall be equal to the length of each row of parking stalls when the median abuts a single row of parking stalls or acts as a divider median separating opposing rows of head-in parking stalls.
         2. The width of parking lot medians shall be:
            1. Eight feet (8’), with consideration for vehicle overhang, where divider medians occur adjacent to head-in parking stalls, or
            2. Ten feet (10’), with consideration for vehicle overhang, for divider medians separating opposing rows of head-in parking stalls.
4. Interior Parking Lot Design.
   1. Design of Parking Lot Islands and Medians.
      1. Parking lot islands, medians, or landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a six-inch high concrete curb. In cases where the parking lot island or median is designed specifically for the absorption of stormwater, the curb requirements may be modified.
      2. Islands, medians, and landscaped areas shall be properly drained and irrigated, as appropriate for the site conditions and plant species, to ensure healthy plant growth.
   2. Required Trees.
      1. One (1) shade tree shall be planted for every twenty-five (25’) of length in a parking lot median.
      2. A minimum of one (1) shade tree shall be provided for every parking lot island.
      3. If the island extends the width of a double row, then two (2) shade trees shall be provided.
   3. Groundcover Plantings.
      1. A minimum of 50% of the surface area of each parking lot island or median shall be planted in low-growing shrubs, groundcover, perennials, ornamental grasses or other herbaceous plants.
      2. To avoid visibility obstructions, plantings shall not reach a mature height of more than 30 inches (30”).
      3. The use of drought-tolerant plants is encouraged.
      4. The entire parking lot island or median shall be mulched to promote plant health and to retain water.
      5. No turf may be planted in parking lot islands or medians.
   4. Pedestrian Walkways.
      1. Parking lots shall be designed to provide pedestrian walkways that link the public sidewalk along the street with the front door of the building.
      2. A landscape area at least three feet (3’) in width shall be located along one (1) side of such walkway and shall be planted with trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants at the discretion of the applicant.
5. Wheel Stops. Wheel stops shall be installed no less than two feet (2’) from the edge of any landscape area where vehicular parking stalls abut interior parking area landscaping that is not situated within and protected by a landscape planter.

1. Plantings and related landscape improvements shall be provided in conjunction with drive-thru service facilities, including automatic car washes, in order to:
   1. Introduce a more aesthetically pleasing approach to these types of vehicular activities on newly developed or redeveloped sites;
   2. Better integrate these types of land uses into the established character of surrounding area improvements; and
   3. Screen queued vehicles from the view of passing motorists on adjacent roadways.
2. Trees Required.
   1. One (1) tree shall be planted for each one hundred twenty-five square feet (125 sq. ft.) or more of landscape area. Landscape areas of less than one hundred twenty-five square feet (125 sq. ft.) do not require a tree to be planted.
3. Groundcover Plantings.
   1. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the surface area of each landscape area shall be planted in low-growing shrubs, groundcover, perennials, ornamental grasses, or other herbaceous plants.
   2. To avoid visibility obstructions, these plantings shall not reach a mature height of more than thirty inches (30”).
4. Mulch.
   1. The entire landscape area shall be mulched to promote plant health and retain water. No turf may be planted in these landscape areas.
5. Water efficient landscaping.
   1. Landscaping shall follow the guidelines for landscape irrigation standards and efficient water usage in Section 19.50.030.

1. Purpose and Applicability. In order to preserve the limited water resources available within the municipality, all new and rehabilitated car washes must comply with these applicable water efficiency standards.
2. Water Recycling Encouraged. Recycling of all water used in a car wash is encouraged to reduce the amount of fresh culinary water used.
3. Plumbing for Water Recycling Systems Required. All car washes shall be plumbed at the time of construction to provide for water recycling systems for both wash water and reverse osmosis rinse water systems, whether installed or not.
4. Water Efficiency Standards.
   1. All car washes shall install systems and equipment to limit the amount of fresh culinary water used on a per-vehicle basis. No car wash, new or rehabilitated, may be permitted unless the applicant can demonstrate that the system shall not use more than an average of thirty-five (35) gallons of culinary water per vehicle.
   2. At the time of construction or rehabilitation, systems which recycle water used for vehicle washing and recycle reverse osmosis reject water shall be installed and used in perpetuity.
   3. The use of secondary irrigation water in the wash cycle may be permitted in lieu of some recycling requirements if available and approved by the water provider and Director or designee.
   4. The use of recycling water systems and the disposal of water fluids and solids shall comply with applicable state and federal laws, guidelines, and standards.
   5. Larger storage tanks may be permitted on site in order to capture or re-use water.

1. Pedestrian and Vehicular Pathways. The design of pedestrian and vehicular travel ways for multiple-family, residential, retail commercial, office, public and quasi-public, and mixed-use developments shall incorporate plantings and related landscape improvements for separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic movements, improved pedestrian convenience and safety, and better-defined vehicular circulation and parking.
2. Building Entrances, Drop-off and Pick-up, and Outdoor Dining Areas. Plantings and related landscape improvements shall be incorporated into the design of building entrances, drop-off and pick-up, and outdoor dining areas in order to:
   1. Separate these areas from on-site vehicular circulation and parking facilities and from off-site traffic;
   2. Enhance pedestrian comfort, convenience, and safety; and
   3. Facilitate outdoor dining with maximum insulation from vehicular traffic impacts.

All detention/retention basins, ponds and other stormwater facilities shall be improved with landscaping, which may include shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, hedges, turf (limited to a maximum of 20% of the landscape area), groundcover, and other plants and related landscape improvements.

Residential properties with less than five (5) units are exempt from the screening requirements of Section 19.50.110; all other properties shall comply.

1. Refuse Disposal Dumpsters and Refuse Storage Areas.
   1. All refuse containers shall be fully enclosed on three (3) sides by a six-foot (6’) high solid visual barrier constructed of wood, simulated wood, vinyl screen fence, opaque masonry wall (stone, stucco, or brick), or decorative concrete wall.
   2. The remaining side of the enclosure shall be gated and screened in such a manner as to reduce the visual impact of the refuse container.
   3. An extension of an exterior principal structure wall may be used as one of the screening walls for a refuse container, provided that such wall meets the minimum six-foot (6’) height requirement and is of the same building materials as the principal structure. Such wall may not be the gated enclosure.
   4. The materials used for screening shall complement the architecture of the principal structure.
2. Loading Berths.
   1. Loading berths in all zoning districts shall be screened as much as feasible, unless the Director or designee determines that screening is unnecessary.
   2. Screening shall consist of an opaque masonry wall (stone, stucco, or brick), a solid wood or simulated wood screen fence, or dense evergreen hedge, at least six feet (6’) in height.
   3. Where feasible, loading berths shall be located and oriented so they are not be visible from the street and adjacent properties, while still allowing access to the use they are serving.
3. Outdoor Storage and Display Areas.
   1. Outdoor Storage Areas.
      1. All outdoor storage areas shall be completely screened by an opaque masonry wall (stone, stucco or brick) or a solid wood or simulated wood screen fence no less than six feet (6’) in height.
      2. Where feasible, plants to provide a softening effect shall be installed along the fence or wall located along the public right-of-way.
      3. No materials stored outdoors may be of a greater height than the required fence or wall.
   2. Outdoor Sales and Display Areas.
      1. Display Areas Abutting Residential Zoning Districts. When the rear or interior side yard of an outdoor display area abuts a residential zoning district or use, or the rear yard is separated from a residential zoning district or use by an alley, the outdoor display area shall be effectively screened from view by an opaque masonry wall (stone, stucco, or brick), a solid wood or simulated wood screen fence or dense evergreen hedge, at least six feet (6’) in height.
      2. Display Areas Abutting Public Right-of-Way.
         1. To enhance the view from a public right-of-way, all outdoor display areas shall be designed with a landscaped yard along the public right-of-way, excluding alleys, a minimum of ten feet (10’) in width, planted with one (1) shade or evergreen tree per twenty-five linear feet (25’), and supplemented with shrubs and perennials.
         2. These screening requirements are not intended to prohibit openings reasonably necessary for access drives and walkways.
      3. Motor Vehicle Dealerships.
         1. Motor vehicle dealerships or rental establishments with outdoor sales and display lots shall be designed with permanent screening along the right-of-way, meeting the requirements of Subsection 19.50.120.C.2.b above, but such plantings may be clustered.
         2. To optimize the view of motor vehicles for sale, the screening may consist entirely of small shrubs or a low pedestrian wall of no less than two feet (2’) in height.
      4. Nursery Stock. Growing areas for nursery stock located in the front or corner side yard shall meet screening requirements.
4. Screening of Service and Mechanical Equipment. Service areas and on-grade mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view by plants, solid opaque fencing, berms, or a combination thereof. These elements shall also be sited to minimize their visibility and impact or enclosed so as to appear to be an integral part of the architectural design of the building. Site elements that are subject to this provision include:
   1. Air conditioning units;
   2. Electrical transformers;
   3. Loading areas and docks;
   4. Mechanical equipment;
   5. Outdoor storage areas;
   6. Public utility transformers;
   7. Service yards; and
   8. Telephone transformers.
5. Perimeter Boundaries of Off-Street Parking Areas.
   1. The perimeter boundaries of all off-street parking areas that abut streets accessible to the public shall be landscaped and screened from public view. Specified yard area depth measurements are from the public right-of-way or private street easement boundary.
      1. Front and Street Side Areas Where a Yard or Setback Depth of no Less Than Twenty Feet (20’) is Maintained.
         1. An area of land graded and re-contoured at a maximum slope ratio of three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1) so as to provide a meandering earthen berm traversing the entire width of the area and having a maximum height of three feet (3’) and an average height of thirty-two inches (32”), as measured from the grade of the closest abutting sidewalk or top of curb is required.
         2. Landscaping within yards located between a street and a parking area shall include street trees as specified in this Chapter. In addition, not less than fifty percent (50%) of these landscaped yards shall include a mix of evergreen and deciduous shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and non-turf groundcover. The balance of this area may be planted in turf and utilized for the placement of large boulders or similar visual accents so long as the combination of berms, plantings, and visual accents effectively screen from public view any parked vehicles in contiguous off-street parking areas on the property.
      2. Provisions for Yard Reductions to No Less Than Fifteen Feet (15’). Front and street side yards or setback areas with no abutting off-street parking may be reduced to a depth of not less than fifteen feet (15’) with provision of the following:
         1. An open decorative fence (picket, split rail, etc.) on the interior side of the landscaped area. Alternatively, a continuous hedge no less than three feet (3’) in height at planting but not more than six feet (6’), as measured from the grade of the abutting sidewalk or street, may be provided.
         2. An area of land graded and re-contoured at a maximum slope ratio of three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1) so as to provide a meandering earthen berm traversing the entire width of the area and having a maximum height of thirty-two inches (32”) and an average height of two feet (2’), as measured from the grade of the closest abutting sidewalk or top of curb.
         3. No less than seventy-five percent (75%) coverage of the landscaped area with street trees (includes canopy at maturity) as specified in this Chapter together with a mix of sub-canopy evergreen and deciduous shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and non-turf groundcover. The balance of this area may be planted in turf and utilized for the placement of large boulders or similar visual accents.
      3. Provisions for Encroachment of Off-Street Parking Areas into Required Front and Street Side Yards or Setback Areas.
         1. Encroachments to Within Twelve Feet (12’). Off-street parking areas may encroach into required front and street side yard or setback areas such that a minimum depth of not less than twelve feet (12’) is maintained subject to provision of the following:
            1. An area of land graded and re-contoured at a maximum slope ratio three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1) so as to provide an earthen berm traversing the entire width of the area with a height of no less than thirty inches (30”) above the grade of the abutting sidewalk or street and supported on its interior side by a masonry retaining wall no less than four feet (4’) in height above the grade of the abutting off-street parking area surface. The use of this alternative is restricted to properties where it is feasible to provide a parking area with a finished grade at least two feet (2’) below the grade of the adjacent street.
            2. No less than seventy-five percent (75%) coverage of the landscaped area with street trees (includes canopy at maturity) as specified in this chapter, together with a mix of sub-canopy evergreen and deciduous shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and non-turf groundcover. The balance of this area may be planted in turf and utilized for the placement of large boulders or similar visual accents.

1. General Provisions.
   1. All applications for site development plan approval for land uses subject to this Chapter shall be accompanied by a landscape plan package and water allowance worksheet prepared in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter.
   2. Submitted landscape plan packages shall be prepared and certified for compliance with all requirements of this Chapter by a landscape architect licensed to practice in the State of Utah under Utah Code Title 58. A landscape designer certified by the Utah Nursery and Landscape Association may submit a landscape plan package if the certified designer is employed by the contractor installing plantings of the specific project submitted.
   3. All submitted irrigation plans shall be prepared by a qualified professional who is licensed under Utah Code Title 58 or by a person who is exempt from professional licensure requirements for the scope of work performed.
   4. Best industry practices shall be observed during construction to ensure that the approved landscape plan is fully implemented. It is recommended that the standards of the Utah State University Extension’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping be observed in the selection, handling, planting, and maintenance of plants used in the landscape plan.
2. Landscape Plan Package Contents. The information to be provided with the landscape plan package shall be presented in the following format:
   1. Project Data.
      
      

      Table 19.50.130A: Table of Requirements for Project Data Sheet.
      Information Required	Preliminary	Final
      The project title and county site development plan application number (the file number assigned to the development proposal that the landscape plan is associated with)	X	X
      Preparation date and issue/revision/date table	X	X
      The name, address, telephone number, fax, and email of the applicant or authorized agent	X	X
      The name, address, telephone number, fax, and email of the landscape architect, landscape designer, or other qualified professional who prepared the landscape plan, together with their professional registration stamp (as required)	X	X
      The landscape contractor to be used on the project, if known at the time of application	X	X
      Site vicinity and location map, including the street address and tax identification number of the property	X	X
      Sheet index	X	X
      General landscape design intent statement including the general character and location of proposed landscaping and open area and how it meets the intent of these regulations	X	X
      Annual water budget worksheet	X	X
      Soils analysis and proposed soils amendments	X	X
      Signature block for landscape package approval		X

   2. Grading and Drainage Plan.
      
      

      Table 19.50.130B: Table of Requirements for Grading and Drainage Plan.
      Information Required	Preliminary	Final
      Scale, north arrow, site boundary including adjacent property lines and street names	X	X
      Existing and proposed adjacent uses	X	X
      Existing and proposed private driveways, off-street parking areas, patios, walkways, service areas and other paved surfaces	X	X
      Existing and proposed buildings and structures (general locations)	X	X
      Existing and proposed utilities and easements	X	X
      Limits of proposed site disturbance	X	X
      Existing and proposed building and structure finish floor elevations	X	X
      Spot elevations and contour lines at no more than one foot (1’) intervals to determine high points and low points, positive drainage of paved surfaces, wall heights and other vertical control	X	X
      Existing landscaping, including location, type, and size	X	X
      Any existing landscaping proposed to be removed	X

   3. Landscape Planting Plan.
      
      

      Table 19.50.130C: Table of Requirements for Landscape Planting Plan.
      Information Required	Preliminary	Final
      Base plan consisting in information included on the grading and drainage plan	X	X
      Limits of proposed site disturbance	X	X
      General landscape improvements with planting symbols clearly drawn to indicate location and general plant category (deciduous tree, evergreen tree, deciduous shrub, evergreen shrub, groundcover, etc.)	X	X
      Legend of plant category symbols keyed to general plant material schedule indicating quantities of each plant category and listing of plant species (including Latin name) included in each category	X	X
      Typical detail drawings at one inch equals twenty feet (1”=20’) to illustrate perimeter treatment, buffering, typical front yard, and any special treatment areas on the site	X	X
      All hydrozone boundaries and total area within each hydrozone with each hydrozone clearly labeled high, moderate, low, or very low	X	X
      Detailed landscape improvements with planting symbols clearly drawn to indicate each plant (deciduous tree, evergreen tree, deciduous shrub, evergreen shrub, groundcover, etc.)	X	X
      Detailed plant material schedule with abbreviation identification key, quantity of each plant, botanical name, common name, hydrozone rating (high, moderate, low, or very low), plant/container size, spacing, and notes	X	X
      Define areas to be considered open areas and specify if they will be public or private. Indicate how open areas will be maintained including: erosion control, re-vegetation, and weed management both during and after construction	X	X
      Plant installation, mulching, tree staking, and any other applicable planting and installation details	X	X
      Soil preparation details, including instructions to scarify planting pit bottom and sides and surface ground planes to promote root penetration in compacted soils	X	X
      Protection of existing plant and other site features to remain, clearly identifying the locations, species, size, and condition of all significant trees, each labeled as to its intended retention, relocation, or removal	X	X

   4. Soils Report. A soils report is required in all cases. Special procedures or requirements shall be incorporated in the preparation and recommendations of the soils report where the past use of a site has resulted in soil contamination or where difficult soil or landscaping conditions are known to exist. The soils report shall describe:
      1. The depth, composition, fertility, bulk density, and landscaping suitability of the topsoil and subsoil at the site;
      2. Soil class;
      3. An approximate soil infiltration rate for site soils, either measured or derived from soil texture/infiltration rate tables. A range of infiltration rates shall be noted where appropriate;
      4. A measure of pH, electroconductivity (ERC), salt absorption ratio (SAR) and organic matter;
      5. Recommendations for retention and re-use of viable topsoil on the site together with such soil amendments as are necessary to ensure the health and sustainability of the landscaping to be planted; and
      6. The final recommendations of the soils report shall be incorporated into the landscape planting plan and implemented with site planting operations. If the soils report finds that the landscaping required by this part is not feasible for a portion of the site, the Director or designee may approve an alternative landscaping plan as recommended by the soils report.
   5. Irrigation Plan. A detailed irrigation plan shall be drawn at the same scale as the landscape planting plan and shall reflect the requirements set forth in Section 19.50.030.
   6. Irrigation Schedule. The irrigation schedule required in Section 19.50.030 shall be provided in tabular form and shall specify:
      1. Plant type (e.g., turf, trees, low water use plants);
      2. Irrigation type (e.g., sprinklers, drip, bubblers);
      3. Flow rate in gallons per minute;
      4. Precipitation rate in inches per hour (sprinklers only);
      5. Run times in minutes per day;
      6. Number of water days per week; and
      7. Cycle time to avoid runoff.

1. Construction Observation and Certification of Compliance. Construction observation and monitoring of all required landscape improvements shall be provided by a licensed landscape architect so as to ensure compliance with the approved landscape plans for the site.
2. Right to Inspect. The Director or designee reserves the right to perform site inspections at any time and to require corrective measures regarding the installation of site landscaping and irrigation system improvements found not to comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
3. The Director or designee shall field-verify landscaping improvements prior to final project approval.

1. Plant Maintenance. The owner, tenant and any agent shall be jointly and severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping in good condition and free from refuse and debris so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance. Where applicable, an adequately funded homeowner's or property owner's association shall assume and be held liable for such responsibilities. In the latter instance, provisions for long-term maintenance of required landscaping in the event of dissolution of the homeowner's or property owner's association shall be provided prior to landscape plan acceptance.
2. Plant Survival. All plant materials shall be regularly maintained in a healthy condition and shall be guaranteed for survival for two (2) years from planting. During this period, each plant shall show at least seventy-five percent (75%) healthy growth and shall have the natural characteristic of the plant of its species. Any plant found dead or unsatisfactory by the Director or designee during the guarantee period shall be replaced until it has lived through the required two (2) year survival period.

1. Following construction and prior to issuing an approval for occupancy, a water audit shall be conducted by an IA certified landscape irrigation auditor. Irrigation system improvements required to achieve compliance with the requirements of this Chapter shall be provided by the property owner as necessary. The water performance audit will verify that the irrigation system complies with the minimum standards of this chapter. The minimum efficiency required for the irrigation system is sixty percent (60%) for the distribution efficiency for all fixed spray systems and seventy percent (70%) distribution efficiency for all rotor systems. Copies of the auditor's certification of compliance shall be provided to the Director or designee for retention in the project file as well as to the irrigation system designer, installer, and owner/developer of the property. Compliance with this provision is required before the Director or designee will issue a letter of final acceptance.
   

1. If weather or other factors prohibit the installation of landscaping at the time an occupancy permit is applied for, the applicant shall post a bond to guarantee the completion of the public landscaping, which shall be returned upon completion of required landscaping.
2. Failure to implement the landscape plan, or to maintain the lot or use in substantial conformance with the landscape plan, shall be cause for the application of fines and penalties, as established in this Code. In addition, all landscaping is subject to periodic inspection.

1. Real Property to be Kept Clean. It is unlawful for any person, corporation, partnership or legal entity owning or occupying real property in the municipality to allow weeds or lawn areas to grow higher on such property than is permitted in this section, or to fail to remove from the property any cuttings of such weeds or any refuse, unsightly or deleterious objects, after having been given written notice by Planning and Development Services or the Health Department.
2. Standards of Weed Control. In landscape areas, the following standards apply:
   1. Height. Weeds and lawn areas may not be permitted to reach a height of more than six inches (6”) at any time and shall be cleared from all real property in the municipality. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises. Ornamental grasses that are deliberately planted as part of a landscaping plan may exceed six inches (6”) in height provided they are properly maintained.
   2. Fire Hazard. When the Municipal Enforcement Official determines that the weeds or lawn areas on a property pose a serious fire hazard due to their density, dryness, proximity to possible sources of ignition, and the effects of prevailing winds and weather, the weeds or lawn areas shall be deemed to be in violation of this Section, regardless of their height.
   3. Noxious Weeds. Noxious weeds shall be controlled and contained according to the recommendations of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
3. Exceptions. On a property of five (5) acres or more, in lieu of cutting the weeds or lawn areas on the entire property, the owner is permitted to cut a thirty-foot (30’) firebreak of not more than six inches (6”) high around all structures and around the complete perimeter of the property. The cuttings shall be cleared and removed from the premises.
4. Enforcement. This section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the Copperton Municipal Code.

1. In addition to the other standards of this Chapter, the property owner is responsible for maintaining all trees and landscaping on the property and adjacent park strips to the following standards.
   1. Trees and landscaping which overhang the street pavement shall be trimmed to a minimum height of thirteen and one-half feet (13.5’) above the street pavement.
   2. Trees and landscaping which overhang the sidewalk shall be trimmed to a minimum height of eight and one-half feet (8.5’) above the sidewalk.
   3. The abutting property owner shall remove any tree, tree stump, shrub or vine in or within twenty feet (20’) of the right-of-way if that tree, tree stump, shrub, or vine is dead, diseased, or determined by the Director or designee to be undesirable for any other reason.
   4. If trees or landscaping are determined by the Director or designee to be an imminent threat to public health and safety, the municipality may proceed with an emergency abatement, as outlined in Title 12.
2. Enforcement. This Section shall be enforced according to the provisions of Title 12 of the Copperton Municipal Code.