The purpose of this chapter is to set minimum standards for landscaping required for the development of industrially and commercially zoned lands.

(Ord. 82-4 §3 (part)).

A.

The required front yards for R-3, industrial and commercial zones, shall be landscaped, except for needed walkways and driveways, with a minimum of two square feet per foot of street frontage.

B.

Required landscaping shall be visible from a public street.

(Ord. 82-4 §3 (part)).

All landscaping required by this title shall meet the following standards:

A.

Materials. Landscaping shall include the planting and maintenance of some combination of trees, ground cover, shrubs, vines, flowers or lawns, with the plant materials consisting of native species and/or drought-resistant plants. In addition, the combination or design may include natural features such as rock and stone, and structural features including but not limited to fountains, reflecting pools, art work, screens, walls and fences.

B.

Timing and Maintenance. All required plantings shall be in place prior to use or occupancy of new buildings or structures. All required plantings shall be maintained in good growing condition, and whenever necessary, shall be replaced with new plant materials to ensure continued compliance with applicable landscaping, buffering and screening requirements. All landscaping shall be maintained in a manner that will not depreciate adjacent property values or otherwise adversely affect adjacent properties.

(Ord. 82-4 §3 (part)).