§ 28.06.110. Enforcement/assurances for installation and completion.

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure where Landscaping is required, except when a certificate of occupancy is obtained by providing acceptable assurance to the City guaranteeing the completion of such landscaping, all work as indicated on a landscaping plan shall be inspected and approved by the MABCD. At the time of inspection, the landowner shall possess a copy of the approved landscaping plan for use by the MABCD.

At the time of inspection, MABCD shall check the quantities and locations of Landscape Materials. At the time of such inspection, the landowner shall warrant that the completed landscaping complies with the requirements of this Section. Such warranty shall include the quantities, locations, species and sizes of plants and other landscape materials used for compliance. In the event that an inspection is not conducted by the MABCD prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy because acceptable assurance has been provided to the City guaranteeing the completion of such Landscaping, such inspection shall be done by the MABCD subsequent to the installation of such Landscaping but prior to the release or expiration of the acceptable assurance.

A landowner may obtain a final certificate of occupancy for a structure prior to the completion of required Landscaping work if the completion is not possible, due to seasonal or weather conditions, and if the landowner submits the necessary assurances to the MABCD for the completion of the Landscaping. The acceptable assurance guaranteeing the completion of the landscaping, such as an irrevocable letter of credit, certified check, or other acceptable assurance, shall be equal to one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of the cost of the Landscaping work, and shall be accompanied by a written assurance that such landscaping will be completed to the satisfaction of the MABCD.

(Ord. No. 50-340 § 11, 10-11-16)