Ordinance - #11-09 - 06/28/2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(i) Lawn requirements /ground cover. All exposed ground areas, including boulevards and areas not devoted to off - street parking, driveways, sidewalks and/or trails, patios or other such improvements shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees and/or other ornamental landscape materials within six (6) months of the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Also refer to individual zoning districts for specific planting requirements. (1) Topsoil. In all zoning districts, a minimum of four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in Section 117 -1, shall be applied across all exposed ground areas to the edge of improved streets, sidewalks, driveways and other impervious surfaces, excluding natural areas that are left undisturbed, whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a principal building. a. The depth of topsoil at the time of inspection shall be no less than four (4) inches. b. Alternatives to the import of topsoil, such as compost or other soil amendments known to improve soil water holding capacity may be permitted, but only with the prior approval of the city engineer. Section 117 -614 (j) (10) a. is hereby amended to read as follows: a. Provide finish grading and turf establishment for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces and provide landscape screening in accordance with City Policy. Except for natural areas that are left undisturbed and areas improved with buildings or paving, all areas reserved for dedicated parkland shall include at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348. Section 117 -615 (c) (8) is hereby amended to read as follows: (8) Lot grading. All lots shall be graded in accordance with the final grading plan. In addition, erosion control measures shall be followed to eliminate erosion. Upon completion of the grading, at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348, shall be applied to all exposed ground areas. And said areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the final landscape plan Section 117 -615 (c) (14) is hereby amended to read as follows: (14) Boulevard sodding. This item shall be completed just prior to occupancy of the building. This item may be completed sooner provided the subdivider maintains the sod until the dwelling or structure is occupied. Boulevard sod shall be installed over at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348.