75A - PH - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING

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Buffer: (k) A landscaped planter of a width not less than ten (10) feet is required along any interior lot line to the extent such lot line abuts any property which is neither zoned for industrial uses, nor indicated on the general plan of the city as planned for industrial purposes. General: (~I) A plant list shall be shown on the required plot plan to obtain a building permit for the building for which the parking area is provided. The list shall include the botanical and common names of the plant to be used, the sizes to be planted, and the quantity of each. The plants shall be listed alphabetically and assigned key numbers to be used in locating the plants on the plan. (gym) All required yards shall be landscaped and maintained at all times. (en) Redwood chips, decorative stone and other inorganic materials are not acceptable substitutes for ground cover or turf. ($o) All trees in parking areas shall be placed in root barriers. (qp) All planting areas must be designed with an automatic irrigation system. Modifications shall be allowed for dry climate landscapes. Pop-up sprinklers shall be used in all areas other than installations against foundations for the sake of public safety. Drip, bubbler, or other low gallonage systems may be used in buffer areas and narrow strips. Sleeving must be called out wherever irrigation pipes are installed under hardscape. (~q) The landscaping shall be contained in planting areas that are enclosed by minimum six-inch high concrete curbs. (sr) Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Article XVI of this chapter, pertaining to water conservation. (ts) Compliance with all provisions of this section shall be required except for minor modifications approved by the planning division. Ordinance No. NS-XXX 75A-75 Page 13 of 33