Provides for both interior landscaped curbed islands and perimeter landscaping, depending upon the number of parking spots allowed. Alternative screening walls, made of brick, stone, wrought iron and other compatible materials, are allowed in place of perimeter landscaping, but are not to exceed three feet in height. The landscaping plan is reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator. Landscaping must be installed prior to the use of a parking lot. Requires on-going maintenance of landscaped areas.
Violations are subject to the city's hearing officer with circuit court review.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, a security shall be filed with the City Engineer for the planting of a minimum of two trees per individual residential or duplex lot. The type of trees to be planted should be from the approved list authorized by the City Arborist. The planting of the trees shall be done after all major construction has been completed and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the residence. The plantings shall avoid utility right of ways. The security shall be released once the tree plantings have been verified and a final inspection has been approved by the Building Department.