108-7-12 Water-Wise Landscaping

Landscape standards. The following water-wise landscaping standards apply to all new development in Ogden Valley the City: In single-family residential developments, no more than 35 percent of the front and side yard of a lot or parcel, or no more than 3,000 square feet of the entire lot or parcel, may be irrigated turf grass, whichever is greater; and In commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family developments, no more than 15 percent of the total landscaped area may be irrigated turf grass. This provision shall not apply to active recreational areas that meet the design and landscape standards of Weber Basin Water Conservancy District; and Irrigated turf grass in a parkstrip, and any other yard area with a width of less than eight feet, is prohibited. Amortizing nonconforming landscaping. After the effect of this section, which is September 26, 2023, all landscaping that does not comply with the requirements of this section shall be considered nonconforming landscaping. All nonconforming landscaping shall be phased out in accordance with the following schedule: Landscaping replacement. The replacement of any nonconforming landscaping shall comply with the requirements of this chapter; Site improvements. When a site improvement modifies an area that exceeds twenty-five percent of the site area or twenty thousand square feet, whichever is less, only the area directly affected by the improvement shall be required to comply with current landscaping standards. This requirement shall not apply to agricultural uses, agritourism uses, parcels five acres or larger, or areas used for agricultural production. Existing landscaping outside the limits of disturbance may remain.