§ 5.5-7. Landscaping plan submittal requirements.

(1)

When an application is made for a building permit on any site where these landscape requirements are applicable, the building permit application shall be accompanied by a landscape plan containing the following information:

a.

The date, scale, north arrow, title and name of owner;

b.

An accurate one inch equals twenty feet (1″ = 20′) or larger scale site plan of the lot(s) or parcel(s) with boundary lines and dimensions;

c.

Total area of the street yard(s), street setback areas and computations of required landscaped areas;

d.

A point chart listing plant names, size, point value and the total number of landscapes points accumulated;

e.

Existing and proposed utility lines, both overhead and underground, and easements on or adjacent to the lot(s) or parcel(s);

f.

Existing and proposed driveway approaches, sidewalks adjacent to the street and the edge of roadway pavement with visibility triangles clearly indicated;

g.

Existing and proposed paving and structures with respective heights;

h.

The location, size and the scientific and common names of landscaping which is to be installed and maintained on the site for fulfillment of this section;

i.

An indication of the current zoning and land use on surrounding properties;

j.

Any factors which may affect the practical application of this section, such as significant topographical features, water courses and bodies of water, etc.;

k.

If a landscape irrigation plan is submitted, the irrigation plan shall be certified by a registered architect, landscape architect, certified nursery professional or registered professional engineer certifying that the irrigation plans satisfy the requirements of this section; and

l.

Landscaping for properties located within a floodplain shall be evaluated for consistency with the city's Flood Hazard Prevention Code for rising water, diversion of water and impact on adjoining properties.

( Ord. No. 4076, § 1(Exh. A), 8-4-14 )