1332 Landscaping
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
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Front yard and side yard landscaping for any lot with a dwelling or business must be completed within 12 months of the issuance of the occupancy permit. Rear yard landscaping must be completed within 24 months following the issuance of the occupancy permit.
Landscaping may be required for privacy, visual screening, sound deadening, and appearance enhancement for the purpose of ensuring compatibility of the proposed uses with that of existing and anticipated future uses in the vicinity. Undeveloped and/or unused portions of properties shall either be landscaped, or have other means of weed and erosion control established.
Planting shall comply with clear-vision requirements at all intersections and access locations onto public roads.
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