The purpose and intent of this chapter is to establish minimum landscaping requirements and to regulate the height and location of walls, fences and hedges and uses of corner cut-off areas. Nothing in this chapter shall pre-empt or make inapplicable any provision of this code or state or federal law concerning safety requirements.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.010.) (Ord. 1624 § 5, 1981.)

   As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply except where the context of such words or phrases clearly indicates a different meaning or construction, the following words, terms, meaning and phrases, when used in this § 17.70.015 shall apply.

      (1)   Cool-season grasses refers to Festuca arundinacea-Tall Fescues and Poa genius (Bluegrass).

      (2)   Warm-season grasses refers to all Bermuda, Kikuyu and other rhizominous grasses.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.015.) (Ord. 3027 (part), 2010; Ord. 2949 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2169, § 1, 1993.)

   Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by buildings, fences or walls which are not less than five feet in height at any point, measured immediately adjacent to any such building fence or wall on the side of such building, fence or wall opposite the swimming pool. A fence or wall enclosing a proposed or existing swimming pool shall not exceed six feet in height, measured from the highest ground elevation immediately adjacent on either side of said fence or wall. The fence or wall shall have self-latching gates or doors not less than five feet in height, and each such gate or door shall have latches not less than four feet above the ground level. All fencing and walls must be in place and approved by the Building Inspector before water shall be allowed in a pool.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.020.)

   The following regulations shall apply to all intersections of streets, alleys and private driveways in order to provide adequate visibility for vehicular traffic.

   (A)   There shall be no parking permitted or vertical obstructions constructed within corner cut-off areas except as provided in this chapter.

   (B)   These regulations shall apply to all intersections of streets alleys, private driveways and any combination thereof in order to provide adequate visibility for vehicular traffic.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.030.)

   (A)   Light poles, sign supports, fences, roof overhangs, plant materials or other similar structures may be permitted within the corner cut-off area subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development and the Director of Public Works, and the Director of Parks and Community Services, as applicable; provided, however, that:

      (1)   Only one structure or obstruction may be permitted in the corner cut-off area. Such structure or obstruction shall not have a horizontal dimension greater than 12 inches between the elevation of three feet and ten feet above the adjacent street, driveway or alley pavement;

      (2)   The corner cut-off area shall be for pedestrian use or landscaped and maintained subject to the approval of the Directors of Community Development and Parks and Community Services.

   (B)   Structures or plant material may be located within the corner cut-off area if no part of said structure or plant material exceeds three feet in height above the adjacent street, driveway or alley pavement.

   (C)   Overhangs of structures into the corner cut-off area may be permitted in accordance with § 17.74.010(A).

(`78 Code, § 17.70.040.) (Ord. 2949 § 1 (part), 2008.)

   End points for corner cut-off lines shall be the following distances from the corner:

   (A)   On major or secondary street right-of-way lines:          30 feet;

   (B)   On collector street right-of-way lines:             25 feet;

   (C)   On local street right-of-way lines:                20 feet;

   (D)   On alley right-of-way lines:                   10 feet;

   (E)   On private driveway lines:                  10 feet.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.050.)

   (A)   Location and height. A fence, wall or hedge may be constructed, installed and maintained in any permitted or required yard along the rear, interior or side lot line, if the fence or wall or hedge does not exceed seven feet in height at any point; provided, however, such fence, wall or hedge shall not extend into the required minimum front yard or into the required minimum street side yard. Entry and vehicular access gates shall not exceed eight feet in height measured at the highest point of the gate. For purposes of this chapter, the height of any fence or wall or hedge shall be measured from the highest ground elevation immediately adjacent on either side of such fence, gate, wall or hedge.

   (B)   Corner lots. In the case of corner lots where driveways extend into the side yard, fences, hedges or walls shall inset at a 45 degree angle, 15 feet on each side of such driveway; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to any security fence or wall as set forth in § 17.70.020, nor the erection of fences, walls or hedges around any building or structure used for providing public utility services.

   (C)   Security fencing. Fences and walls in commercial, industrial and agricultural zones may have an additional two feet of security fencing added onto the enclosure permitted by division (A) of this section. Security fencing may be an extension of permitted fencing or wall materials or barbed or razor wire. In multiple-family zones and districts, perimeter wrought iron fencing can be increased up to a height of eight feet for security purposes. This provision applies only when the fencing is all wrought iron or wrought iron with decorative masonry pilasters.

   (D)   Tennis courts. Fences, walls and hedges not exceeding 12 feet in height shall be permitted to enclose tennis courts located within the rear half of the lot; provided, however, such enclosure shall be located not less than three feet from any side or rear property line; and provided, further, however, that any portion of the enclosure which is higher than six feet shall be composed of wire mesh or other material whose vertical surface shall not be closed more than 10%.

   (E)   Perimeter walls and interior fencing of tract home developments of four or more lots shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development and shall be included as part of the required landscape and irrigation plans.

   (F)   Fencing in the front yard setback. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated in this code, no walls exceeding three feet in height at any one point thereof shall be constructed, erected, installed or built on any portion of property adjacent to any street or highway. The following are exceptions to the height limits set forth in this subsection:

      (1)   General. Fence and wall heights may be permitted to a maximum of 60 inches in the front yard setback area and the side yard setback area adjacent to the street on any residential lot subject to the following conditions:

         (a)   Fence and wall height shall be measured from the abutting sidewalk elevation or from the top elevation of retaining structures upon which a wall is to be constructed;

         (b)   Fences and walls located in the front yard setback area and side yard adjacent to the street from the front property line to a point even with the front of the house shall be constructed to a maximum height of 60 inches of wrought iron or a combination of no more than 36 inches of decorative block with an additional projection of wrought iron up to a maximum of 60 inches in total height;

         (c)   Pilasters up to a maximum of 60 inches shall be spaced not less than eight feet apart;

         (d)   Wrought iron bars shall be spaced a minimum of four inches between parallel members;

         (e)   Chain link fencing is not permitted in the front yard setback of any single-family or multiple-family zone or district;

         (f)   Overhead arbors up to a maximum height of 108 inches shall be permitted in any front yard setback;

         (g)   Precision block not treated with an exterior finish, such as stucco, is prohibited in any front yard setback.

      (2)   Fencing in the street side yard. In the side yard area adjacent to a street, from a point even with the front of the house to the rear property line, a 84 inch fence or wall may be constructed of any material, subject to compliance with the following conditions:

         (a)   The height of such a fence or wall within a triangular area 20 feet on each leg at the intersection of the rear property line and the street side property line of a reverse corner lot shall not exceed three feet above the elevation of the adjacent sidewalk or driveway. The resulting triangle area shall be landscaped and maintained subject to the Director of Community Development. The requirements of this subsection (a) shall not apply if the adjoining driveway of the key lot is a minimum of ten feet from the rear property line of the reverse corner lot;

         (b)   Landscaping and a sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in the side street parkway adjacent to the higher fence or wall and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development;

         (c)   Such a fence or wall may only be constructed or continued in use upon full compliance with all conditions of the fence permit issued therefor by the Director of Community Development. The permit shall require the continued maintenance by the property owner of all landscaping planted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b). Failure to so maintain the landscaping shall be a violation of the provisions of this chapter and shall be punishable pursuant to § 17.108.130;

         (d)   The wall or fence shall be constructed of decorative materials subject to the Community Development Department standards and may include masonry, stucco, wrought iron, vinyl or similar durable finished material such as wood.

      (3)   Special setbacks for fencing in the street side yard of properties located on Main Street as established by § 17.86.020 shall adhere to the following provisions:

         (a)   Fences and walls located in the street side yard area adjacent to Main Street, from a point even with the front of the house to the rear property line can be constructed to a maximum height of 60 inches of wrought iron. A combination of wrought iron and decorative block is allowed if the block wall does not exceed 36 inches in height.

         (b)   Fences and walls located outside the 15-foot street side yard setback can be constructed to a maximum height of 72 inches of wrought iron or decorative block.

   (G)   Commercial zone. All fencing in the commercial zone shall be constructed of wrought iron or decorative block. Wood, precision block or chain link fencing shall be prohibited within such zone. For purposes of this section “commercial zone” means the C-P, C-2 and C-3 zones as defined in this code or any commercial district of a Specific Plan.

   (H)   Industrial zone. All fencing in the industrial zone within view of a public street shall be constructed of wrought iron or decorative block. Chain link or precision block fencing in such zone shall be permitted if not within view from a public street. The Director of Community Development in his or her discretion shall determine whether proposed fencing will be within view from a public street. Wood fencing shall be prohibited within the industrial zone. For purposes of this section, “public street” means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such or an approved private thoroughfare used for public access, and “industrial zone” means the M-1, M-2, M-3 and M-4 zones as defined in this code or any industrial district of a Specific Plan.

   (I)   Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage uses in the industrial zone shall be enclosed within a six to eight foot high opaque fence. Opaque fencing includes block or other durable materials as may be approved by the Director of Community Development. Decorative block walls shall be required for all fencing for outdoor storage yards located within view from a public street. The Director of Community Development in his or her discretion shall determine whether proposed outdoor storage yards are within view from a public street. Wood fencing, chain link fencing and chain link fencing with wood or plastic slats shall be prohibited for use as fencing for outdoor storage yards.

   (J)   Adjacent to residential uses. Any fence or portion thereof in a commercial or industrial zone fronting or directly abutting a parcel used for residential purposes or zoned for residential purposes shall be constructed of decorative block. The height, location and materials of such fencing shall be as approved by the Director of Community Development.

   (K)   Temporary fencing. Temporary chain link fencing shall be permitted on sites under construction but must be removed upon completion of construction. Temporary fencing may also be permitted for vacant lots, agricultural areas or similar uses for security purposes, subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development.

   (L)   Residential tract fencing. For new residential subdivisions the developer shall provide perimeter and interior tract fencing prior to the certificate of occupancy in accordance with the following provisions:

      (1)   Perimeter walls adjacent to streets shall be of decorative masonry, wrought iron or similar durable material. The color, materials and style shall be consistent with the appropriate Specific Plan, the South Corona Theme Wall Design adopted by the Planning Commission or Community Development Department standards. No wood shall be used for perimeter fencing of subdivisions;

      (2)   Interior fencing for residential subdivisions with lots that side and/or rear onto public or private streets, parks, schools or greenbelt lots/easements shall be constructed either of decorative masonry block similar in architecture to the exterior theme wall of the proposed tract or of wrought iron with decorative masonry pilasters. The color, materials and style shall be subject to Community Development Department standards;

      (3)   Interior fencing including side yard returns shall be required to enclose rear and side yard areas for each lot. For locations other than those in subsections (1) and (2), fence materials shall be decorative masonry. Wrought iron or other view fencing may be used if such use complies with the Community Development Department standards.

   (M)   Heritage properties and historic landmarks. The Director of Community Development, at his/her discretion, may substitute the fence and wall design and materials standards set forth in the Design Guidelines for Historic Buildings for any material or design standards within the previous subsections of § 17.70.060.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.060.) (Ord. 3157 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2926 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2734 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2712 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2504 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2437 § 5, 2000; Ord. 2282 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2235 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2106 §§ 4, 5, 6, 1992; Ord. 1998 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1688 §§ 1, 2, 1983; Ord. 1624 § 5, 1981; Ord. 1570 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1568 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1556 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1451 § 2, 1977.)

         (a)   Establishing alternative water conservation and water use management practices and requirements for landscaping which are at least as effective as the model ordinance;

         (b)   Promoting water-efficient landscaping, water use management and water conservation through the use of water-efficient landscaping, functional and limited use of turf grass, and aggressive use of water conserving irrigation technology and management;

         (c)   Reducing the water demands from landscapes without a decline in the landscape quality or quantity;

         (d)   Retaining flexibility and encouraging creativity through appropriate landscape design;

         (e)   Assuring the attainment of water-efficient landscape goals and to comply with state guidelines by requiring that landscapes not exceed a maximum water demand of 70% of its reference evapotranspiration or any lower percentage as may be required by state legislation;

         (f)   Eliminating water waste from overspray and/or runoff; and

         (g)   Achieving water conservation by raising the public awareness of the need to conserve water through education, training, and motivation to embrace effective water demand management programs.

         (a)   The water efficient landscape regulations set forth in § 17.70.070 shall apply to the following landscaping protects:

            1.   Developer-installed landscaping in new construction projects for single-family, duplex, or multi- family residential development and commercial and industrial development which have a proposed landscaped area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, and are otherwise subject to (A) a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or (B) ministerial or building permit for a landscape or water feature:

            2.   Developer-installed landscaping in rehabilitation projects for single-family, duplex, or multi-family residential development and commercial and industrial development which (A) have a proposed landscaped area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet, (B) propose to rehabilitate 50% or more of the existing landscaped area, and (C) are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or s ministerial or building permit for s landscape or water feature;

            3.   Homeowner-installed landscaping in new construction projects for single-family, duplex, or multi- family residential property, which have a proposed landscaped area equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet, and are otherwise subject to (A) a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or (B) a ministerial or building permit for a landscape or water feature:

            4.   Homeowner-installed landscaping in rehabilitation projects for single-family, duplex, or multi-family residential property, which (A) have a proposed landscaped area equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet. (B) propose to rehabilitate 50% or more of the existing landscaped area, and (C) are otherwise subject to a discretionary approval of a landscape plan, or a ministerial or building permit for a landscape or water feature.

         (b)   All model homes shall comply with this section and at least one model home in each subdivision shall demonstrate through signs and written information the principles, plants and irrigation technology of water efficient landscaping. Written information shall be provided to home buyers on the design, materials, installation and maintenance of the water efficient landscape.

         (c)   In the event covenants, conditions and restrictions are required by the city for any permit subject to this section, a condition shall be incorporated into any related project approval prohibiting the use of water-intensive landscaping and requiring the use of low water use landscaping pursuant to the provisions of this section in connection with common area/open space landscaping. Additionally, such a condition shall also require the covenants, conditions and restrictions to incorporate provisions concerning landscape irrigation system management and maintenance including but not limited to annual audits.

         (a)   registered local, state, or federal historical sites;

         (b)   ecological restoration projects that does not require permanent irrigation system;

         (c)   mined-land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system;

         (d)   plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public;

         (e)   cemeteries existing prior to June 30, 2008; and

         (a)   Standard landscape design plans shall be downloaded from DiscoverCorona.com or obtained from the Community Development Department for a specific landscaping project type. The landscape design plans shall be completed and shall be submitted by the project applicant to the Building Department for distribution to the Community Development Department, Department of Water and Power, Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Community Services for review and approval. Landscape design plans shall be signed by a California registered landscape architect or landscape professional. The landscape design plans shall include appropriate water use calculations consistent with the calculations as set forth in the Guidelines.

         (b)   All landscape design plans must fully address water conservation according to the Guidelines and, as appropriate, Chapter 13.28.

         (c)   Pursuant to the city’s commitment to water conserving landscapes, all landscape and planting plans must specify plants listed in WUCOLS Guideline for Region 4 (South Inland Valley) that have a water need of medium or lower. Plants listed as high in WUCOLS are prohibited, except those plants specified in bioswales.

         (d)   Landscaping projects shall be submitted to the city for plan check and conformance with this § 17.70.070 and the Guidelines.

         (e)   Prior to the issuance of final approval by the city of the landscaping project, the project applicant shall:

            1.   have a landscape architect or landscape professional visit the landscaping project site to ensure the landscape work has been completed in substantial compliance with the approved landscape design plans, § 17.70.070 and the Guidelines; and

            2.   submit to the city a Landscape Certification Form containing a water conservation certification statement executed by such landscape architect or landscape professional certifying that the landscaping project has been completed and installed in substantial compliance with the approved landscape design plans, § 17.70.070, and the Guidelines. The signed statement shall read as follows: “I hereby certify, as the landscape architect/licensed landscape professional of record, that the information provided herein meets the requirements and standards as outlined in the Corona Municipal Code § 17.70.070 and the adopted design guidelines for the development of this project.” This statement must he signed and dated with the appropriate license stamp on the title sheet of the project plans subject to review and approval by the city.

            1.   The Guidelines are provided to assist the project applicant in choosing and grouping plant species with similar water demands to facilitate efficient irrigation through use of the water budget formula contained in the Guidelines. The plant list contained and/or referenced in the Guidelines provides a classification of well, moderate, low and very low water use for each plant. In order to incorporate plant species noted as high or plants other than those listed, the project applicant shall provide the Community Development Director with information indicating the water requirements of the species. This information shall include a description of the plant, including but not limited to, its water requirements, field data, and a comparison of the plant to a similar species included in the plant list. The selection of low water use native or drought tolerant plant species is required.

            2.   Plant types shall be grouped together based on their water, soil, sun and shade requirements and in relationship to the buildings. Plants with different water needs shall be irrigated separately. Plants with the following classifications shall be grouped accordingly: moderate and low, low and very low. Deviation from these groupings shall not be permitted and use of plants with a high water demand are prohibited except when specified in a bioswale.

            3.   Trees for shade shall be provided for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, parking lots and open space areas. These trees can be deciduous or evergreen and are to be incorporated to provide natural cooling opportunities for the purpose of energy and water conservation.

            4.   Post grading soil tests are required on all projects for appropriate specification of soil amendments, and to facilitate selection of water-efficient plant species suitable for the site. Soil amendments, such as compost and fertilizer, shall be provided to improve water holding capacity of soil, where soil conditions warrant and were recommended by soil tests.

            5.   All exposed surfaces of non-planted areas within the developed landscaped area shall be mulched with a minimum three-inch layer of shredded wood (four inches on planted slopes with point to point irrigation), except in areas with groundcover planted from flats where mulch depth shall be 1-1/2 inches, two inches of decomposed granite, or two inches of colored gravel or crushed rock.

            6.   Plant palettes for industrial commercial, residential, and multi-family development shall contain trees, mass planting of container shrubs and sub-shrubs in accordance with the applicable Guidelines.

            7.   Turf grass is prohibited in all commercial and industrial development except in areas dedicated for recreation or other functional needs and shall be in compliance with the water budget formula and specifications contained in the Guidelines.

            8.   Beginning on January 1, 2010 all developer installed and homeowner installed landscaping projects in single family, multi-family, and duplex developments shall:

               a.   limit live turf to warm season types only and a maximum of 40% of the front yard landscape on single family homes and duplexes and only in functional and/or recreation use areas on multi-family developments.

               b.   be prohibited from using live turf in parkways.

               c.   be subject to such other conditions and requirements fur the installation of landscaping set forth in the Guidelines for residential development.

            1.   All irrigation systems shall be designed to prevent runoff, over-spray, lowhead drainage and other similar conditions where water would flow off-site onto adjacent property, walks, roadways, or structures. Commercial and industrial project irrigation systems shall be designed utilizing drip, micro-spray, point-to-point drip or subterranean drip technology and shall be constructed, managed, and maintained to achieve as high an overall efficiency as possible.

            2.   All slopes less than eight feet in height shall be irrigated utilizing point-to-point drip irrigation. Rotors or rotary head irrigation is permitted on slopes over eight feet in height and subject to the following standards:

               (a)   Rotor heads adjacent to roads, sidewalks, paths, trails, and/or concrete drainage swales shall be set back two (2) feet and maintained to prevent overspray.

               (b)   Check valves shall be utilized to prevent low head drainage.

               (c)   Irrigation plans shall be designed based on hydrozones and watering schedules to prevent run-off.

               (d)   All sprinkler heads shall have a minimum irrigation efficiency rating of 0.75.

               (e)   Slopes steeper than 4:1 shall not be irrigated with an irrigation system with a precipitation rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. Heads shall have matched precipitation rates unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer's recommendations.

               (f)   The sprinkler spacing shall be designed to achieve the highest possible distribution uniformity.

               (g)   Rotors or rotary nuzzles shall be installed as follows with the slope sections being maintained on separate zones:

                  i.   Top of slope - half-heads

                  ii.   Middle of slope - full heads

                  iii.   Bottom of slope - half-heads

               (h)   Bottom of slope rotors and rotary nozzles shall be designed as pop-up heads with swing joints. All other rotor heads shall be staked.

            3.   Dedicated landscape water meter, sized and approved by the Department of Water and Power, shall be installed in all non-residential development projects.

            4.   Smart irrigation controllers shall be installed in all non-residential development projects, unless the use of the property would otherwise prohibit use of a timer. The planting areas shall be grouped in relation to moisture control zones based on similarity of water requirements (such as shrubs separate from groundcover, full sun exposure areas separate from shade areas, top of slope separate from toe of slope).

            5.   Recycled water shall be used to irrigate all non-residential landscapes as determined by the Department of Water and Power. Provisions for the conversion to a non-potable water system shall be provided within the landscape design plan. Water systems designed to utilize non-potable water shall include a recycled water meter and be designed to meet all applicable standards of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Public Health, and the Riverside County Health Department.

            6.   Separate valves shall be provided for separate water-use planting areas, so that plants with similar water needs are irrigated by the same irrigation valve.

            7.   All non-residential irrigation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with city and state requirements for recycled water.

            8.   Beginning on January 1, 2010 all developer installed landscaping in new construction projects and rehabilitation projects shall have installed;

               a.   a smart irrigation controller(s).

               b.   a rain shut off sensor.

               c.   low precipitation irrigation only.

            9.   Irrigation of all landscaped areas shall be conducted in a manner conforming to the rules, regulations, and requirements, including any established watering windows, and shall be subject to the penalties and incentives for water conservation and water waste prevention set forth in Chapter 13.26 and as determined by the city and implemented by the Department of Water and Power.

         (a)   All landscape design plans shall be prepared using the water budget formula contained in the Guidelines. In addition, landscape design plans shall provide a water budget which includes estimated annual water use (in gallons/acre feet) and the area (in square feet/acres) to be irrigated, precipitation rates for each valve circuit, and the irrigation schedules required pursuant to this chapter and the Guidelines. Separate valves shall be provided for separate water-use planting areas, so that plant materials with similar water needs are irrigated by the same irrigation valve. The estimated annual water use, calculated by adding the amount of water recommended in the irrigation schedule shall not exceed the allowable water budget.

         (b)   Two irrigation schedules shall be prepared, one for the initial establishment period of six months and one for the established landscape, which incorporate the specific water needs of the plant material throughout the calendar year. The irrigation schedule shall take into account the particular characteristics of the soil; shall be continuously available on site to those responsible for the landscape maintenance; and shall contain specifics as to optimum run time and frequency of watering, and irrigation hours per day. The schedule currently in effect shall be posted at the controller.

         (c)   The Estimated Annual Water Use allowed for the landscaped area shall not exceed the MAWA.

         (a)   The Community Development Director or his or her designee shall have the duty and authority to administer and enforce this section.

         (b)   Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a project subject to this section, a landscape certification and inspection form must be submitted to the Community Development Department certifying that the landscaping has been completed in accordance the approved plans and this section. Verification of compliance of the landscape installation with the approved landscape design plans shall be obtained through a Certificate of Completion as provided in the Guidelines, and where applicable, in conjunction with a certificate of use and occupant or permit final process.

         (a)   Street tree species shall be from the list approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission.

         (b)   Street trees shall be planted with location, spacing and selected species from the approved street tree list as determined by the Director of Parks and Community Services.

         (c)   Street trees shall be minimum 24-inch box size at time of installation.

         (a)   Automatic irrigation shall be provided in commercial, industrial and multi-family residential projects.

         (b)   Automatic irrigation shall also be provided for single-family residences where the street tree is separated from the residence by a fence or wall.

         (a)   The life and health of the street tree shall be guaranteed by the developer for a period of 360 days at which time the Director of Parks and Community Development shall accept the tree if in a healthy condition. Unhealthy trees shall be replaced by the developer.

         (b)   Watering and fertilizing the street tree shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owner.

         (a)   On-site landscape planting and irrigation plans prepared in accordance with the Community Development Director’s landscaping standards shall be required for all commercial, industrial and multi-family residential projects. These plans shall be prepared by a California licensed landscape architect for review and approval by the Community Development Director for all areas required to be landscaped, including slope areas, streetscapes, fuel modification zones, re-naturalized natural slopes and open space lots.

         (b)   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated in this code, all parking areas except those set forth in § 17.76.100(A) shall have landscaping installed according to the following table.

 

 

         This landscaping shall be located in such a manner that 50% is distributed within the parking area and 50% is distributed around the perimeter of the parking area. For the required front and street side yard setbacks, credit may be given toward the minimum required landscaping up to a maximum width of four feet or 50%, whichever is the lesser, when parking spaces, excluding driveways, are adjacent to front and street side setback areas.

         (c)   The maximum car overhang shall be two and one-half feet. All parking stalls adjacent to planted areas shall have continuous impact curbing not less than six inches in height. Landscape areas credited toward minimum landscaping requirements shall have minimum width of four feet; provided, however, that areas of permitted parking overhang shall not be credited toward the landscaped area requirements.

         (d)   All landscaping in commercial and industrial parking areas shall be surrounded by continuous concrete curbing not less than six inches in height. Landscape curbing in multi-family residential projects shall be six inch high continuous concrete adjacent to all parking areas and where driveways dead-end into landscape areas.

         (e)   Landscape areas under ten square feet or adjacent to asphalt drives may utilize redwood headers or a suitable alternative as determined by the Community Development Director. No landscaped area shall be less than four feet wide at any point (including curbs).

         (f)   Landscape planters adjacent to parking stalls shall contain a strip of concrete, six inches by six inches, at the back of the six-inch raised curb designed to accommodate a step-out for motorists exiting parked cars.

         (a)   All graded and compacted slopes over four feet in height with slopes between one and one-half horizontal to one vertical (1-1/2:1) to four horizontal to one vertical (4:1) shall be planted, irrigated and mulched prior to final inspection. Plant materials and methods of planting shall be in accordance with the Guidelines. The plants shall be maintained and watered with low precipitation irrigation systems in such a manner as to show definite signs of growth at the time of final inspection. Spray head irrigation is prohibited.

         (b)   All natural slopes with slope gradient of four feet horizontal to one foot vertical (4:1) or greater with a horizontal dimension of four feet or more shall be mass planted with trees and shrubs and be provided with an automatic low precipitation irrigation system and mulched in accordance with the Guidelines. Spray head irrigation is prohibited.

         (c)   The owner of any excavated or filled property, or any other person or agent in possession or control of such property, shall maintain all slopes, retaining walls, cribbing, drainage structures and other protective devices.

         (d)   Turf areas, where allowed, shall not exceed a slope of three feet horizontal to one foot vertical (3:1).

         (e)   Additional slope planting requirements shall be determined in accordance with the Guidelines for commercial and industrial Developments adopted pursuant to this section.

      (1)   Owners or tenants of developed property shall maintain their owned or leased property and the parkway adjacent to their property in accordance with the following standards:

         (a)   Landscape materials shall be maintained in a healthy, growing condition. Missing, dead or damaged landscape materials shall be removed and replaced to the following standards:

         (b)   Existing shrubs, flowers, grass and other landscape materials shall be trimmed and edged as necessary to maintain an overall neat and uniform appearance.

         (c)   Property maintenance shall include removal of debris, litter and weeds.

         (d)   Existing irrigation systems shall be maintained in operable working order.

      (2)   Landscape design plans, which shall include any applicable plans for irrigation of the landscaped area, shall be submitted when a Precise Plan application, as defined in CMC Chapter 17.91, is required as part of a Community Development Department project application.

      (1)   The City Council hereby delegates to the Planning Commission the authority and power to establish by resolution, and amend from time to time, guidelines and requirements for the landscaping of property located within the commercial zoning districts set forth in Chapter 17.33 and the industrial 2oning districts set forth in Chapter 17.44. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or his or her authorized designee may establish any forms or other related documents to administer compliance with the this section.

      (2)   The City Council shall adopt guidelines and requirements for the implementation of § 17.70.070 for residential property. Such Guidelines may be amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Manager or his or her authorized designee may establish any forms or other related documents to administer compliance with this section.

      (1)   It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully violate the provisions of this § 17.70.070. A violation of any of these provisions shall be a misdemeanor.

      (2)   Any violation of this § 17.70.070 is subject to the provisions of Chapters 1.08 and 1.09 of the Corona Municipal Code.

      (3)   In addition to any other remedies provided in the Corona Municipal Code or available under applicable law, the city can alternatively seek injunctive: relief in the Superior Court or take enforcement action for violations of this § 17.70.070.

      (4)   In addition to any other remedies provided in the Code, any violation of this § 17.70.070 may be enforced by civil action brought by the city. In any such action, the city may seek, and the court may grant, as appropriate, any or all of the following remedies:

         (a)   a temporary and/or permanent injunction;

         (b)   assessment of the violator for the costs of any investigation which led to the establishment of the violation and for the reasonable costs of preparing and bringing legal action under this § 17.70.070;

         (c)   any other costs incurred in enforcing the provisions of this § 17.70.070; and

         (d)   any other action the city deems appropriate to protect the general welfare and the city's water supplies, and to reduce water consumption in accordance with this § 17.70.070.

      (5)   The City Manager or his or her designee shall serve an invoice for costs upon the person or responsible person who is subject to a notice of violation, a cease and desist order, or an administrative compliance order. An invoice for costs shall be immediately due and payable to the city. If any person or responsible person fails to either pay the invoice for costs or appeal successfully the invoice for costs in accordance with this § 17.70.070, then the city may institute collection proceedings. The invoice for costs may include reasonable attorneys' fees.

      (6)   The city shall impose any other penalties or regulatory fees, as fixed from time to time by resolution of the City Council, for a violation or enforcement of this § 17.70.070.

      (7)   In addition to the costs which may be recovered pursuant to § 1.08.022 of the Code, and in order to recover the costs of the water efficient landscape regulators program set forth in this § 17.70.070, the City Council may, from time to time, fix and impose by resolution fees and charges. The fees and charges may include, but are not limited to, fees and charges for:

         (a)   any visits of a landscape inspector, enforcement officer, or other city staff or authorized representative of the city for time incurred for any costs related to inspecting and enforcing compliance with any term or provision of this § 17.70.070;

         (b)   processing any permits or forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this § 17.70.070; and

         (c)   any other necessary and appropriate fees and charges to recover the cost of providing the city's water efficient landscape regulators program as set forth in § 17.70.070 and the Guidelines.

(`78 Code, § 17.70.070.) (Ord. 3157 § 4, 2013; Ord. 3027 (part), 2010; Ord. 2949 § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2644 §§ 1 through 5, 2003; Ord. 2516 §§ 1 and 2, 2001; Ord. 2273 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2169 § 2, 1993; Ord. 2142 §§ 1, 2, 3, 1992; Ord. 2106 §§ 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 1992; Ord. 1915 §§ 1 and 2, 1989; Ord. 1624 § 5, 1981.)