§ 23.04.180. Landscape, Screening and Fencing.

The purpose of landscape, screening and fencing standards are to: provide areas which can absorb rainfall to assist in reducing storm water runoff; control erosion; preserve natural resources; promote, preserve and enhance native plant species; reduce glare and noise; enhance the appearance of structures and property; and to provide visual privacy, while recognizing the need to use water resources as efficiently as possible.

In addition, the goals of the standards of these sections are to:

1.

Establish a procedure for designing, installing and maintaining water efficient landscapes; and

2.

Establish provisions for water management practices and limit the waste of water; and

3.

Educate and provide guidelines to property owners in choosing planting materials, efficient irrigation systems, soil management and appropriate maintenance to create landscapes that are both attractive and water conserving.

Landscape, screening and fencing standards are organized in the following sections:

23.04.182 Applicability of landscape standards

23.04.184 Water efficient landscape - methods

23.04.186 Landscape Plans

23.04.190 Fencing and Screening

[Amended 1993, Ord. 2649]