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y would to include the higher grade topsoil (as defined pwill will left undisturbed, w would potentially be in the final state (excluding natural areas that ize the on-site not be subject to the topsoil requirement). All other areas completed would a and grade established. topsoil as a temporary means until construction is c p nd the grade This should improve the overall final product for men aand reasons incding: material storage C sion control topsoil would not be compacted by heavy equipment could be reduced (stockpiling and street sweeping), in g) and watering needs are really non- existent until the final landscaping and irrigation is installed. Since landscaping requirements are found throughout City Code, many sections of City. Code will be revised as part of this ordinance. The proposed revisions are summarized as follows: Chapter 9: Zoning and Subdivision of Land Section 9.02 (Definitions) • Definitions were added for Natural Area, Organic Matter, and Topsoil Section 9.11 (Performance Standards) • Repetitive information, related to grading and ground cover, was taken out of each specific zoning district and combined into the general performance standards for all districts. The timing to complete the required landscaping was reduced from one (1) year to six (6) months from the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The required tree and sod escrow, which is $600.00 and is collected at the time of building permit issuance, was eliminated from the building permit process and replaced with an amount to be determined if the builder /property owner is requesting a Certificate of Occupancy prior to having the required landscaping, including topsoil, installed. Sections 9.50.30 (Subdivision Design Standards) and 9.50.50 (Construction of Improvements) • Cross referenced the new topsoil requirement with Section 9.02 (Definitions). The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed g, the ordinance on December 3, 2008. Based upon comments received ork the n further refine the Commission recommended that Staff continue to making this ordinance as effective and enforceable as possible, and then forward the proposed ordinance to City Council. Funding Source: City Code amendments are processed with Staff time. Recommendation: A topsoil requirement should reduce the city's itteedemand St ff, in conjunction the Environmental per the direction of the Public Works Com mittee, Board, will continue to explore other water conservation Commission recommended that Cty implemented throughout the community. The Planning Council adopt an ordinance establishing topsoil requirements.