§ 23.36.140. Residential landscape requirements.

A.

Perimeter Landscape. Perimeter landscape strips may be averaged, provided the minimum width is not less than fifty percent of the required width and the intent and purpose of screening is achieved.

1.

Plant Coverage. Notwithstanding other regulations found in this chapter, perimeter areas not covered with buildings, driveways or walkways, and parking and loading areas shall be landscaped. The required width of perimeter areas to be landscaped shall be the depth of the required yard or setback area.

2.

Native Vegetation. Required landscaping shall be comprised of a minimum of sixty percent native vegetation or well-adapted drought-tolerant vegetation where site conditions are appropriate for establishment and long-term survival.

3.

Mixed use developments or in areas where combined commercial and residential pedestrian use is desired, a Type II or III screen should be used. Screening area and materials for commercial and residential developments may be combined to achieve the desired screening and pedestrian enhancement. See Section 23.36.060L for types of screening. Also see section 23.36.190 - Incompatible uses.

(Ord. 11274 § 3 (part), 1996)

(Ord. No. 14439, § 20, 11-16-2010; Ord. No. 15390, § 1(Att. A, § AN), 11-29-2016)