The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for landscape, buffer, and tree protection within the city as stated in the comprehensive plan. This section is to be implemented to achieve the following intents and purposes of the city council:

(a)

To improve the appearance of the community;

(b)

To provide shade for the ground surfaces;

(c)

To buffer adjacent land uses;

(d)

To preserve natural and native vegetation;

(e)

To screen vehicular movement from pedestrian and public view;

(f)

To provide for the protection and preservation of trees and vegetation within the city;

(g)

To conserve water.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

See chapter 82 of this land development code, pertaining to general provisions, for definitions and interpretations. The term "protected tree" shall, for the purposes of this chapter 110, mean a native tree or tree not listed as a non-approved, prohibited tree in section 110-10(e) with a diameter at breast height (DBH) measurement of six inches or more.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 1, 4-17-2012)

(a)

Vehicle use areas. Landscape requirements for vehicle use areas will be as follows:

(1)

The maximum number of uninterrupted parking spaces between landscaping areas is eight. The landscaped areas will be a minimum of 200 square feet and shall contain a minimum of one approved canopy tree and ground cover or grass.

(2)

A landscape area shall be provided at the end of all parking rows. The landscaped area will be a minimum of 200 square feet and shall contain a minimum of one approved canopy tree, five shrubs, and round cover or grass.

(3)

All parking areas not located adjacent to required buffer areas shall be landscaped on the perimeter with a minimum of a continuous hedge planted a maximum of 36 inches on center with a height of 30 inches and contain one approved canopy tree or three approved understory trees for every 100 feet of length.

(b)

Buffer landscaping. Buffers will be provided along the outer parcel lines and abutting right-of-way lines using the following criteria: The requirements for buffers are based on the proposed use of the parcel and the use of the adjacent parcels. The buffer class is determined by using charts A-1 and A-2. Chart A-1 is to be used for determining buffer classes for contiguous parcels and chart A-2 is to be used for determining buffer classes for properties separated by rights-of-way. The required buffer for properties located adjacent to unincorporated areas shall be determined according to the city zoning classification most similar to the unincorporated zoning classification. The required plant material for each class is determined per 100 feet or portion thereof of parcel or property line. All remaining area within the buffer will be landscaped with grass and/or ground cover.

(1)

Buffer class. Each buffer type shall contain the materials described as follows.

a.

Class A. Minimum width of ten feet, with four canopy trees and shrubbery or hedges to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting.

b.

Class B. Minimum width of 20 feet with four canopy trees, two understory trees, and shrubbery or hedges to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting.

c.

Class C. Minimum width of 30 feet with six canopy trees, two understory trees, and shrubbery or hedges to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting.

d.

Class D.

i.

Minimum width of 30 feet with 12 canopy trees, eight understory trees, shrubbery or hedges to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting, and a six-foot-high wall. Where a wall is required or desired to be utilized, such wall shall be constructed of brick, stone, architectural block, or other similar substance as deemed acceptable by city council; or

ii.

Minimum width of 50 feet with eight canopy trees, six understory trees, and shrubbery or hedges to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting.

e.

Class E.

i.

Minimum width of 50 feet with eight canopy trees, six understory trees, and 26 shrubs to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting; or

ii.

Minimum width of 30 feet with 12 canopy trees, eight understory trees, and 36 shrubs to provide a continuous visual screen upon planting; or

iii.

Minimum width of ten feet with 8-foot high masonry wall with stucco, and two canopy trees.

(2)

Buffer class details. Buffer class details for each class are provided at the end of this chapter.

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CHART A-1

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(c)

Use of masonry wall instead of vegetative wall. In lieu of the shrubbery requirements above a masonry wall at least three feet in height may be used. This masonry wall shall be of opaque material and shall have a significant design variation spaced at intervals of no less than eight feet and no more than 60 feet. This section does not affect the canopy tree requirements.

(d)

Uses within required buffer areas. The use within the buffers will be limited to passive recreation. The buffer can contain pedestrian, bike, or equestrian trails constructed of pervious material. If any impervious surface is located within the buffer the buffer width will be increased an equal amount. The additional use within the buffer is allowed only if no plant material is eliminated and the total width of the buffer is maintained. Parking areas are not allowed within the buffer.

(e)

Exemptions to buffer requirements. Any portion of a property line within or abutting a wetland may be exempt from the planting portion of the buffer requirements, if approved by city council.

(f)

Credit for native or existing plant material. Natural upland communities. The applicant is encouraged to utilize existing vegetation within the buffer zone for buffer landscaping in lieu of additional planting materials. All site plans shall indicate the areas of natural vegetation to be preserved and/or used for buffer areas.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004; Ord. No. 2006-03, § 1, 2-28-2006; Ord. No. 2023-02, § 2, 2-21-2023)

The city council has adopted the following as the minimum standards for plant material and as the approved species list to be used in complying with this section.

(1)

Approved species.

Note: All plants listed as high (H) and high to medium (H)—(M) use plants are only to be planted in low-lying areas that retain moisture naturally.

Grasses

Note: St. Augustine grass will only be allowed for residential sites.

(2)

Quality. All plant material used to meet the provisions of this section shall be equal or exceed the grade of Florida #1 as given in "Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants", State of Florida.

(3)

Size.

a.

Canopy trees. Trees shall have a minimum height of eight feet and shall have a minimum caliper of three inches measured at six inches above the ground. The caliper of multitrunk trees will be calculated using a total DBH of all trunks.

b.

Understory trees. Trees shall have a minimum height of eight feet and shall have a minimum caliper of two inches measured at six inches above the ground.

c.

Shrubs and hedges. Shrubs shall have a minimum height of 24 inches at the time of planting and shall be 30 inches within two years of the time of planting. When a continuous hedge is called for in this section the plants shall be planted at a maximum spacing of 36 inches unless otherwise approved per individual species.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

(a)

Certificate of occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the city clerk or designee on new single-family or duplex dwelling units unless the parcel has the minimum number of approved trees.

(b)

Minimum. Three trees are required for each lot up to 10,000 square feet. At least two of the three required trees must be a canopy trees. One additional canopy tree is required for each 6,000 square feet above the first 10,000 square feet. The trees shall consist of either replacement trees as stated within the tree removal permit or approved existing trees of equal or greater size of the replacement trees. For single-family or duplex dwellings within a new subdivision, additional trees may be required pursuant to the replacement requirements as stated within the tree removal permit. In such cases, the required number of replacement trees shall be divided by the number of lots approved for the subdivision.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

(a)

Single-family and duplex. Single-family and duplex lots are exempt from the landscape buffer requirements of this section. Single-family and duplex lots will have to meet the tree requirements of this section. Single-family and duplex lots are not required to provide an automatic irrigation system, however if an irrigation system is installed it must meet the requirements as outlined in section 110-7.

(b)

Site conditions. The city council may waive or reduce the required landscaping if the requirements are shown to be excessive or unreasonable due to unusual site restrictions.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

(a)

Newly installed irrigation systems shall meet or exceed the criteria for the Florida Water Star certification program. Applicants who use the Florida Water Star program are required to provide city staff with a copy of the certification issued by the St. Johns Water Management District (SJRWMD) for each parcel. If Florida Water Star certification from SJRWMD is not provided, an affidavit for each parcel listing all the criteria in section (b) and stating that it has been met must be provided to city.

(b)

All new irrigation systems installed must meet the following criteria:

1.

In-ground irrigation for residential properties is limited to front and side yards only. The maximum irrigated area shall not exceed 60 percent of the lot size or up to one-half acre, whichever is less. Backyards, as measured from the rear house to the property line, shall be planted with Florida Friendly vegetation or drought tolerate grasses such as Bahia, Bermuda, or Centipede.

2.

For lots over 1/8 acres in size, high-volume irrigation shall not exceed 40 percent of the total front and side yards.

3.

Narrow yards, four feet or less, shall not be irrigated unless micro-irrigation is properly installed and used.

4.

High volume irrigation shall not be used for trees, shrubs, or groundcover beds.

5.

Irrigation zones shall be divided according to vegetated groupings (i.e. turfgrass, shrubs, trees, etc.) and the water requirements of the landscape.

6.

Sprinkler head types (i.e. spray heads and rotors), are not mixed in the same zone.

7.

Distribution equipment in each zone has matched precipitation rates.

8.

Rotors and sprays sprinkler heads in turfgrass areas are spaced to provide head-to-head coverage, unless using valve-in-head sprinklers using multi-stream nozzles.

9.

There is a minimum separation of four inches between distribution equipment and the pavement.

10.

There is a minimum separation of 12 inches between distribution equipment and vertical structures.

11.

Installation of a rain sensor device has been correctly installed. Types include rain sensor; soil moisture sensor; ET sensor.

12.

The automatic controller can be programmed in minutes, by day of week, season, time of day, and can accommodate multiple start times, programs, and power outages.

13.

Check valves which can hold a minimum of a five-foot head were used in low-lying areas to prevent head drainage (unless using valve-in-head sprinklers).

14.

Irrigation system equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

15.

There is no direct spray onto walkways, buildings, roadways, and drives.

16.

Pipelines are designed to provide the system with appropriate pressure.

17.

All irrigation system underground piping shall have a minimum soil cover of six inches.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004; Ord. No. 2024-16, § 2, 7-16-2024)

(a)

All landscaping is to be installed in a professional manner following good nursery practices as set by then Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association (FNGA).

(b)

All irrigation systems are to be maintained in an operable manner.

(c)

The owner is responsible for the maintenance of the landscaping on-site and in grassed rights-of-way adjoining landscape areas.

(d)

The city may conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance with the maintenance requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

(a)

Purpose. Xeriscape is a set of landscape design and maintenance principles which promote good horticultural practice and the economic and efficient use of water. The term xeriscape is the registered trademark of Denver Water and means water conserving, drought tolerant landscaping or simply the use of appropriate plant materials that do not require special attention and which require little supplemental water to grow properly. Xeriscape designs do not resemble desert landscapes, but reflect the lush traditional appearance of Florida gardens. Because water restrictions have become a common occurrence in Central Florida, the City is incorporating water conserving landscape standards into this chapter.

(b)

Design requirements. All new development including single and multifamily residential buildings permitted after the adoption date of the section shall be subject to these requirements. The xeriscape principles shall be implemented through the following standards:

(1)

Design. Retain and incorporate into the site plan any qualifying existing trees as required by this chapter. Installed trees and plant materials shall be grouped together with plants of the same water use needs into zones. The water use zones shall correlate to the water use zone designations of plants listed in section 1.06, Planting standards, a) Approved species. Plant species may be grouped with other plants of the same water use zone or with plants of higher water use zone. Plant species of a higher water use zone shall not be grouped with plants from a lower water use zone. The water use zones shall be shown on the landscape plan. All newly installed plants require regular, moderately applied watering for the first year to become established. Installed trees and vegetation shall be spaced and located to accommodate their mature size on the site. The water use zones are as follows:

High water use zone. Plants which are associated with moist soils and require supplemental water in addition to natural rainfall to survive. High-water-use plants shall be limited front and side yards up to the rear house line to a maximum of 40 percent of the landscaped area of each lot.

Moderate water use zone. Plants which survive on natural rainfall with supplemental water during seasonal dry periods.

Low water use zone. Plants which survive on natural rainfall without supplemental water. This zone includes Bahia grass areas.

(2)

Plant selection. Plant material shall be selected that is best suited to withstand the physical growing, and soil conditions which are found in the microclimate of each particular location on a site. Plant species that are freeze- and drought-tolerant are preferred. Plants required to be installed by this chapter shall be selected from the plant list found in section 1.06, Planting standards, a) Approved species.

(3)

Grass. Grass areas shall be consolidated and limited to those areas on the site that receive pedestrian traffic, provide for recreational uses, provide soil erosion control such as on slopes or in swales, where grass is used as a design unifier, or other similar practical use. The landscape plan shall label the use of grass areas. Sod and/or seeded grass areas located in the rear of a building shall be drought tolerant.

(4)

Mulch. A layer of organic mulch to a minimum depth of two inches shall be specified on the landscape plans in plant beds and around individual trees in grass areas. Mulch shall not be required in annual beds.

(5)

Irrigation. The irrigation system shall be designed to correlate to the organization of plants into zones as described in [subsection] (1) above. The water use zones shall be shown on the irrigation plan. Irrigation shall be required as follows:

High water use zone. All portions of high water use zones shall be provided with central automatic irrigation systems.

Moderate water use zone. All portions of moderate water use zones shall be provided with a readily available water supply within 25 feet.

Low water use zone. All portions of low water use zones shall be provided with a readily available water supply within 50 feet.

Retained trees, shrubs and native plant communities shall not be required to be irrigated. Grass areas shall be irrigated on separate irrigation zones from tree, shrub, and groundcover beds. Reclaimed or nonpotable water shall be used for irrigation if a source is determined to be available by the city engineer. Moisture sensor and/or rain gauge equipment shall be required on automatic irrigation systems to avoid irrigation during periods of sufficient rainfall. The use of low volume, emitter, or target irrigation is preferred for trees, shrubs and groundcovers. No significant irrigation overthrow shall be allowed onto impervious surface.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004; Ord. No. 2024-16, § 2, 7-16-2024)

(a)

Prohibitions. Unless exempted herein, it shall be unlawful and subject to the penalties provided herein for any person directly or indirectly by another person on his behalf to:

(1)

Remove, destroy or damage any protected tree, as defined in section 110-2, on any site or tract without first obtaining a clearing and tree removal permit pursuant to section 98-9 of the city land development regulations;

(2)

Perform any land clearing or grubbing unless a clearing and tree removal permit, if required, has been issued pursuant to section 98-9 of the city land development regulations;

(3)

Perform tree removal, land clearing, grubbing, grading, excavation, construction, or make or install any improvement upon any site or tract, regardless of the existence of valid permits or approvals for the given activity, unless each protected tree to be preserved pursuant to this chapter has been marked by a highly visible band and unless all protected areas established pursuant to this chapter have been surrounded by a protective barrier.

(4)

Remove any tree required to be planted in this chapter as a part of construction approval without all requisite permits and approvals.

(5)

Topping a protected tree without obtaining a clearing and tree removal permit in accordance with chapter 98-9 of the city land development regulations. For the purposes of this chapter 110 of the city land development regulations, topping a tree is defined as the severe cutting back of tree limbs to stubs larger than three inches in diameter to such a degree so as to remove the normal canopy and disfigure the tree. The city code enforcement officer may determine whether a protected tree has been 'topped' within his or her reasonable discretion.

(b)

Exemptions. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary within this chapter, the following activities shall be lawful without application or issuance of a clearing and tree removal permit. None of these exemptions shall apply to any specimen or historic tree, upland native plant community conservation area, or wetland conservation area. The burden of proving entitlement to any particular exemption shall lie with the person claiming use of the exemption.

(1)

The removal, trimming, topping, pruning or alteration of any tree that is not defined as a protected tree herein.

(2)

Routine landscape maintenance such as trimming or pruning of vegetation which is not intended to result in the eventual death of the plants, mowing of yards or lawns, or any other landscaping or gardening activity which is commonly recognized as routine maintenance or replacement.

(3)

The removal, trimming, topping, pruning or alteration of any tree or vegetation in an existing utility easement or right-of-way provided such work is done by or under the control of the operating utility company in accordance with F.S. § 163.3209.

(4)

The removal, pruning, trimming or alteration of any tree or vegetation for the purpose of maintaining existing access to a property.

(5)

Removal of any tree which, upon written confirmation by an authorized representative of the city, is diseased or has been destroyed or damaged beyond saving, or which constitutes an immediate peril to life, property, or other trees.

(6)

Removal or relocation of trees less than six inches DBH, unless such tree was part of fulfilling the requirements of this section.

(7)

Removal of trees in an emergency situation, as determined by the city manager or designee, when a tree is damaged by a storm or other event when the tree presents a danger to the public.

(c)

Tree replacement requirements.

(1)

General.

a.

Amount of replacement with a tree removal permit.

Amount of replacement. At least 25 percent of the total DBH of trees removed pursuant to the clearing and tree removal permit.

Replacement trees shall be located on site in areas approved by the city manager or designee as a condition of the clearing and tree removal permit.

In the event that this replacement is not physically possible due to the site conditions, the applicant shall: 1) be required to place any or all replacement trees on other lands within the city as designated by the city manager or designee, or 2) pay a fee equal to the value of the replacement trees.

If applicable, it shall be also stated within the clearing and tree removal permit that all replacement trees shall be planted prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

b.

Amount of replacement without a clearing and tree removal permit.

Amount of replacement. At least 50 percent of the total DBH of trees removed without authorization shall be replaced on-site.

Replacement trees shall be located on site in areas approved by the city manager or designee as a condition of the clearing and tree removal permit.

In the event that this replacement is not physically possible due to the site conditions, the applicant shall: 1) be required to place any or all replacement trees on other lands within the city as designated by the city manager or designee, or 2) pay a fee equal to the value of the replacement trees.

c

All replacement trees shall be planted within 180 days from the date the first unauthorized removal occurred.

d.

If a property owner properly removes a tree pursuant to a tree removal permit, and the remaining number of trees on the parcel are less than the number required by City Code or any development order subject to the property, whichever is greater, the property owner shall meet the tree replacement obligations under subsection 110-10(c). If, however, a property owner properly removes a tree pursuant to a tree removal permit [other than a permit pursuant to subsection 98-9(h)(9)] and the remaining number of trees on the parcel meet or exceed the number required by City Code or any development order subject to the property, whichever is greater, the property owner shall not be required to meet the tree replacement obligations in subsection 110-10(c).

(2)

Subdivisions.

a.

Planting times. Replacement trees shall be planted at the following times:

1.

Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the individual structure on a lot; and/or

2.

At the time of completion of final construction activities within the subdivision.

b.

Distribution. When the certificate of occupancy method is used, the required number of replacement trees shall be distributed on each lot within the subdivision in accordance with section 110-5, tree requirements.

c.

Location. When replacement trees are planted following final construction of the subdivision the replacement trees shall be located on site in areas approved by the city manager or designee as a condition of the clearing and tree removal permit.

d.

Landscape credit. Replacement trees may be used to meet the requirements of the landscape code stated in section 110-3, landscape requirements.

e.

Maintenance. Replacement trees shall be maintained in good condition for one year during which survival is guaranteed by the property owner.

f.

Replacement size criteria. A replacement tree shall be a tree with a minimum height of eight feet and shall have a minimum two-inch caliper at six inches above grade. The caliper of multitrunk trees will be calculated using a total caliper at six inches above the grade of all trunks.

(d)

Tree protection during construction. Within the city it shall be unlawful for any person, during construction of any structures or other improvements to place solvents, material, construction machinery or temporary soil deposits within the drip line of any tree not permitted to be removed and/or all trees that are retained or replaced pursuant to the clearing and tree removal permit.

This provision includes soil that is placed in the drip-line permanently for the purpose of a grade change, unless the grade is changed according to the guidelines described in the publication Tree Protection Manual for Builders and Developers, Florida Division of Forestry, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Publications.

Posts or other materials may be used as protective barriers to roots and trunk of every tree on the parcel being developed. The protective barrier shall be placed at points not closer than the drip line of the protected tree. Each section of the barrier shall be clearly visible. No attachments or wires other than those with protective or non-damaging nature shall be attached to any tree.

No equipment, construction materials or debris shall be placed within the protective barrier.

Protective barriers shall remain in place until all construction activity is terminated.

No fuel, paint, solvent, oil, thinner, asphalt, cement, grout or any other construction chemicals of any kind shall be stored or be placed within the protective barrier.

(e)

Nonapproved (prohibited) trees.

(f)

Historic and specimen trees. An historic tree is one which has been designated by the city council, to have historical significance to the community. A specimen tree is one in which the city council and or the county forester has designated to be protected because of its unique character size, or species.

Historical or specimen trees shall not be removed without the finding of the city council that the tree is a hazard or that it is not feasible to develop the site without removing the tree.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004; Ord. No. 2012-03, § 2, 4-17-2012; Ord. No. 2016-01, § 2, 6-7-2016)

Environmental Protection Standards.

Resource management plan. A resource management plan shall be prepared by a professional consultant familiar with landscape and water conservation methods. The resource management plan shall be a site specific comprehensive document submitted to the city detailing the goals and best management practices to include, but not limited to, vegetation, management, fertilizer and pesticide management, stormwater management, water quality management, irrigation management and general management. A management plan shall be updated and submitted to the city every five years. The management plan should address the following:

1.

Identification of natural features (Florida Natural Areas Inventory), wildlife habitat areas and environmentally sensitive areas as defined by appropriate state agencies shall be identified and approved early in the site evaluation process. The preservation of these areas shall be a basis for the common area and open space site selection.

2.

Every effort shall be made to minimize the need to alter or remove existing native landscapes, trees, and vegetation.

3.

The protection of the natural drainage systems that support retained vegetation.

4.

The removal and longterm maintenance of invasive and exotic plants.

5.

The preservation of existing trees planned to be retained on the site.

6.

Retain as much natural vegetation as possible and enhance vegetation through supplemental planting of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous vegetation to provide wildlife.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

(a)

Compliance required for building expansions.

(1)

Parcels of land or developments that are nonconforming must be brought into full compliance with this chapter in conjunction with the following activities:

a.

When the gross floor area of any building is expanded more than 20 percent or more than 4,000 square feet, whichever is less. More than one expansion from the effective date of this section will be combined in determining if the 20 percent has been reached.

b.

When a structure is destroyed by fire or other calamity.

(b)

Compliance required for vehicle use area expansions.

(1)

When a parking area is expanded by less than 25 percent only the new area is required to be brought into compliance with this chapter.

(2)

When a parking area is expanded by 25 percent or more the entire parking area shall be brought into compliance with this chapter.

(3)

When expanded more than once, after adoption of this chapter, the total combined expansion shall be used in determining whether the threshold for compliance has been reached.

(c)

Existing buildings. No building existing on the date of the enactment of this chapter shall be required to be altered or moved in order to comply with this chapter. A building shall not be considered nonconforming based on the enactment of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

(a)

Landscape plan.

(1)

The applicant shall submit a site plan/landscape plan at the time of submittal of construction plans for the proposed structure. If building construction is not proposed the landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan review for the project. If the plans are submitted for site plan review only they should contain all the landscape information.

(2)

The landscape plan shall contain the following information:

a.

Name, address, and telephone number of the owner/developer.

b.

Name, address, and telephone number of the person/firm preparing the plan.

c.

Scale of the plans.

d.

Indication of north.

e.

All dimensions, property lines.

f.

Indication of existing trees to remain on the site by species and size.

g.

Delineation of swales and retention areas.

h.

Designation of existing and proposed parking.

i.

Zoning of parcel and surrounding parcels including those across rights-of-way.

j.

Location, size, specifications of all proposed plant materials including botanical and common names, and water use criteria.

k.

Indication of the class of buffer being shown by the designer, class A-1, class D-2, etc.

l.

Square footage of existing and proposed paved area and building.

(b)

Irrigation plan.

(1)

The applicant shall submit an irrigation plan at the time of submittal of construction plans for the proposed structure.

(2)

The irrigation plan shall contain the following information:

a.

Name, address, and telephone number of the owner/developer.

b.

Name, address, and telephone number of the designer.

c.

Scale of the plans.

d.

Indication of north.

e.

Existing and proposed parking.

f.

Location and type of all irrigation controllers, valves, pipes, and other irrigation equipment to be used on the site.

g.

Indicate water use zones.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)

Any owner of property whose landscaping is not being maintained in a neat and healthy appearance or whose irrigation system not being maintained as required under this chapter shall first be notified in writing. The property shall be reinspected in 30 days. Continued violation after the 30 days will be referred to the code enforcement board.

(Ord. No. 2004-11, § 1, 5-25-2004)