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Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS›Article 303 — LANDSCAPING

303.06: INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

A. Consistency with Approved Plans. All landscaping and screening shall be installed consistent with approved plans and specifications, in a manner designed to promote and maintain healthy plant growth.

B. Timing of Installation. Required landscaping and screening shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the associated project.

C. Exception-Assurance of Landscaping Completion. The Zoning Administrator may permit the required landscaping to be installed within one hundred twenty (120) days after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy in special circumstances related to weather conditions or plant availability. A surety in the amount equal to one hundred fifty (150) percent of the estimated cost of landscaping, including materials and labor, as well as an agreement that the required landscaping will be installed within one hundred twenty (120) days, shall be filed with the City to assure completion of landscaping installation within such time. The surety may take the form of cash deposit; and together with the agreement, would provide for payment to the City of any costs incurred in contracting for completion of the required landscaping.

D. Certification of Substantial Completion. Upon completion of the installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, a field observation shall be completed by the licensed project contractor. A certificate of substantial completion shall be submitted to the City by the licensed project contractor. The certificate shall specifically indicate that the plants were installed as specified, that the irrigation system was installed as designed, along with a list of any deficiencies. (Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)

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▸ Contents — Porterville Zoning Code
Porterville Zoning Code
  1. Series 100 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
  2. Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS
  3. ▸ Series 300 — ADDITIONAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. Article 300 — GENERAL SITE REGULATIONS
    2. Article 301 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES
    3. Article 302 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCEN…
    4. ▸ Article 303 — LANDSCAPING
      Overview
      1. 303.01: PURPOSE:
      2. 303.02: APPLICABILITY:
      3. 303.03: LANDSCAPE DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
      4. 303.04: AREAS TO BE LANDSCAPED:
      5. 303.05: GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS:
      6. 303.06: INSTALLATION AND COMPLETION:
    5. Article 304 — ON SITE PARKING AND LOADING
    6. Article 305 — SIGNS
    7. Article 306 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    8. Article 307 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
  4. Series 400 — LAND DIVISIONS
  5. Series 500 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  6. Series 600 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERMITS
  7. Series 700 — GENERAL TERMS

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