LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIRED.
A. The landscape plan may be prepared by the applicant. The landscape plan is not required to be prepared by a registered or certified professional.
B. A landscape plan shall be submitted to the City for approval. The landscape plan may be submitted as a part of the site plan or as a separate submittal. However, a landscape plan meeting the requirements of this ordinance shall be provided and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
C. The landscape plan shall be drawn to a minimum scale of one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet and shall contain the following information:
1. Location of all trees to be preserved, method of preservation during the construction phase of development shall be approved by the Building Official;
2. Location of all plants and landscaping material to be used including paving, benches, screens, fountains, statues, or other landscape features;
3. Species of all plant material to be used;
4. Size of all plant material to be used;
5. Spacing of plant material where appropriate;
6. Layout and description of irrigation, sprinkler or water system, including placement of water sources;
7. Description of maintenance provisions of the landscape plan;
8. Persons responsible for the preparation of the landscape plan.
