A. At the time the applicant applies for a building permit, they shall submit, for the Landscape Review Committee, two copies of a landscaping and plot plan. If the plot plan and landscaping plan are separate documents, two copies of each shall be submitted. These may be submitted to the building department to be forwarded to the planning department.

B. Landscaping review shall occur within 30 days of submission of the plans. The applicant shall be notified of the time and place of the review and is encouraged to be present, although their presence shall not be necessary for action to be taken on the plans. A failure to review within 30 days shall be considered as approval of the plan;

C. The landscaping plan shall be approved if it is found to be compatible with the purpose, intent, and requirements of this chapter. Approval of the landscaping plan shall be indicated upon the plot plans. Any modifications shall be specified on the plans and agreed to in writing by the applicant prior to the issuance of a building permit. One copy of said approved plan shall be retained by the planning department and included within the permanent file;

D. Occupancy permits may be issued prior to the complete installation of all required landscaping if security equal to 120 percent of the cost of landscaping, as determined by the planning director is filed with the city assuring such installation within a time specified by the planning director, but not to exceed six months after occupancy. The applicant shall provide the estimates of landscaping materials and installation to the satisfaction of the planning director prior to approval of the security. “Security” may consist of a faithful performance bond payable to the city, cash, certified check, time certificate of deposit, or assignment of a savings account, and the form shall meet with the approval of the city Attorney. If the installation of the landscaping is not completed within the period specified by the planning director, or within an extension of time authorized by the Landscape Review Committee, the security may be used by the city to complete the installation. Upon completion of the installation, inspection, and approval, any portion of the remaining security deposited with the city shall be returned. The final landscape inspection shall be made prior to any security being returned. Any portions of the plan not installed, not installed properly, or not properly maintained shall cause the final inspection and/or approval to be postponed until the project is completed or cause the security to be used by the city;

E. All completed landscape projects shall be inspected by the planning director or their designee. Said projects shall be found to be in compliance with the approved plans prior to the issuance of an occupancy certificate for the structure, or prior to any security or portion thereof being refunded to the applicant. Minor changes in the landscape plan shall be allowed, as determined by the planning director or their designee, as long as they do not alter the character and aesthetics of the original plan. (Ord. 5027 §2, 2017; Ord. 4128 (part), 1981; Ord. 3380 (part), 1968).