Calaveras County Municipal Code Ch. 17.20 Landscaping

The purpose of this chapter is to promote installation of landscaping that enhances properties while promoting water conservation and the efficient use of water resources. This chapter establishes minimum landscape requirements to enhance the appearance of developments, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, enhance on-site stormwater management, conserve water, and ensure the ongoing maintenance of landscaped areas.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all landscape projects installed in the county.

Landscaping installed pursuant to this chapter shall comply with and be installed and maintained consistent with Title 23 Section 2.7 Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance of the California Code of Regulations, and California Green Building Standards Code Section 4.304.1.

In addition to areas required to be landscaped pursuant to other sections of this title, the following areas shall be landscaped.

A. R2 and R3 Zoning Districts: Required Front and Street Side Setbacks. In the R2 and R3 Zoning Districts, all required front and street side setbacks except areas used for exit and entry shall be landscaped. Existing natural shrubs and trees may be incorporated into the required landscaped areas.

B. Commercial Zoning Districts: Areas Between Buildings and Streets or Sidewalks. In Commercial Zoning Districts, the area between the front building plane and the public right-of-way except areas used for exit, entry, parking, outdoor dining and seating, and other similar improvements shall be landscaped. Existing natural shrubs and trees may be incorporated into the required landscaped areas.

C. M4 Zoning District: Areas Between Buildings and Streets or Sidewalks. In the M4 zoning district, the area between the front building plane and the public right-of-way except areas used for exit, entry, parking, outdoor dining and seating, and other similar improvements shall be landscaped. Existing natural shrubs and trees may be incorporated into the required landscaped areas.

D. Parking Areas. Parking areas as required by Chapter 17.22, Parking.

E. Disturbed Areas. Any vegetation disturbed by construction activities shall be replaced by native or drought tolerant landscaping.