§ 17.22

The purpose of this section is to establish general guidelines for the planting and care of landscaping and irrigation in residential, commercial, industrial and public/quasi-public zones. The goals of this section are to:

A.

Enhance the community's environmental and visual character for its citizens' use and enjoyment;

B.

Establish a more healthy environment by using plants to mitigate pollution's ill effects;

C.

Safeguard property values;

D.

Protect public and private investments; and

E.

To promote high-quality development.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

This section applies to all existing and proposed landscaped areas in residential, commercial, industrial and public/quasi-public use.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

17.22.030 - Where required.

Landscaping is required in the following locations for all residential, commercial, industrial, and public/quasi-public uses:

A.

Throughout required front yard setbacks and other areas visible from a public street where not used for parking, access or loading;

B.

Five percent of the parking lot area which is visible from a public street; and

C.

Refer to Section 17.34.055 of this title for nonconforming areas.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

17.22.040 - Approval of elements.

1.

Required landscaping shall consist of an effective combination of trees, lawn and/or ground cover, shrubs and desert vegetation, as approved by the planning director.

2.

All unplanted landscape areas in commercial, industrial and public/quasi-public shall be mulched with a minimum of two inches of material as approved by the planning director to promote weed control and water conservation.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

17.22.050 - Trees in front yard of dwellings.

A minimum of two deciduous or evergreen shade trees conforming to the measurements specified in this section shall be planted in the front yard of any lot on which a dwelling unit or units are to be built or placed.

A.

Minimum branching height for all shade trees shall be six feet;

B.

Minimum size for shade trees shall be two and one-half to three inches in diameter measured six inches above grade, and twelve to fourteen feet in height.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

For every two hundred square feet of landscaping, a minimum of one deciduous or evergreen tree conforming to the measurements specified in this section shall be planted in a tree, well-sized to properly accommodate the intended tree. Suitable protection shall be provided to trees and public works from traffic.

A.

Minimum branching height for all shade trees shall be six feet.

B.

Minimum size for shade trees shall be three and one-half to four inches in diameter measured six inches above grade, and twelve to fourteen feet in height.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

All landscaped areas in commercial and industrial uses, and multi-family residences in R-M, R-M-L and R- H zones shall have a properly maintained permanent, automated, underground, full-coverage irrigation system meeting the approval of the planning director. In residential R-R, R-E and R-L zones irrigation systems in the front yard setbacks of residences are encouraged.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

It shall be the responsibility of the property owner and/or tenant to:

A.

Maintain all landscaping and landscape areas in a neat, clean and healthful condition;

B.

Replace dead trees and/or plants within sixty days;

C.

Mow grass on a regular basis (maximum grass height shall be eight inches);

D.

Maintain tree canopies at a minimum of six feet in height;

E.

Maintain irrigation systems in proper working order.

Those failing to do so shall be subject to penalties of this chapter.

(Ord. 789 § 1 (part), 2004)

Chapter 17.23 - STREET NAMING SYSTEM

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