18.235.050 Landscape plans.
(a) Requirements Generally. Landscape plans shall be submitted at the time of application for a building permit, and also at the time of application for planned unit developments and conditional use permits. All landscaping plans shall include the following information:
(1) North point and scale.
(2) The dimensions drawn to scale of the developed area.
(3) Topographic information and final grading adequate to identify and properly specify planting for areas needing slope protection.
(4) The location, size, and surface of materials for all structures and parking areas.
(5) The location, size, and type of all utilities and structures with notation, where appropriate, as to any safety hazards to avoid during installation of landscaping.
(6) The location, size, type, and quantity of all proposed landscaping materials, along with common and botanical names of all plant species. The size, grading, and condition shall be specified according to American Nursery and Landscape Association standards.
(7) The location, size, and common name of all existing plant materials to be retained on the site. Procedures for preserving existing trees during construction shall be submitted and followed accordingly.
(8) Sizes of plant material shall be drawn to scale and shown at 60 percent to 70 percent of mature size, and shall be specified on the plan by a common name or appropriate key.
(9) Location of watering sources shall be specified if an irrigation system is not provided.
(10) The location of all trees, 12-inch D.B.H. proposed for removal.
(11) All screening required by this chapter.
(12) Landscape plans shall be submitted on a separate drawing sheet(s) of a standard size (preferably 24 inches by 36 inches) and drawn to a standard scale.
(13) Landscape plans shall demonstrate that all planting requirements have been met using the point system format illustrated in Template 1.
(14) If the developed area is required to buffer, the landscape plan shall depict the buffer area.
(15) Plants outside of the construction area need not be shown on the landscape plan.
(16) Alternate plans which meet the spirit and intent of this chapter may be submitted to the Planning Director for approval.
(17) Landscape plans shall be drawn by an architect, landscape architect, engineer, or other professional in the landscape or horticultural fields.
(18) Significant trees located within public right-of-way which abuts the developed area shall be shown on the landscape plan.
(b) Certificate of Landscape Plan Approval and Appeal. If the Planning Director or designee determines following review of the landscape plan that the plan meets the provisions of this chapter then the Planning Director or designee shall issue a landscape plan certificate of approval.
A developer who is aggrieved by the administration of this chapter may file an appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.220 TMC, Board of Zoning Appeals.
Template 1.
Square footage of developed area: _______________________
Base points required: ____________ (See Table 1)
Parking lot points required: ____________ (1.5 points per parking space)
Total points required: _______________
Existing tree credits claimed: _______________
Irrigation credits claimed: _____________
Total points obtained: ________________
Residential buffer yard required? _____________ yes _____________ no
Parking lot buffer required? _____________ yes _____________ no
(Ord. 18255 § 3, 6-1-04; Ord. 17846 § 5, 6-11-02. Code 1995 § 48-38.04.)