1. All applicable landscaping is to be installed prior to operation of commercial businesses and prior to the occupancy of dwelling units in residential projects.

2. The Department shall be contacted to perform an Accessory Element Inspection of installed landscaping, irrigation, and retained vegetation.

3. Except for short plat, large lot, and preliminary plat applications, all required landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of occupancy permits unless performance bonds or other appropriate security (including letters of credit) are approved by the Department. Acceptance of performance bonds or other security in place of installation shall be at the discretion of the Department based on the scale of the project, phasing, etc.

4. Landscaping required per this Chapter for short plats, large lots, and preliminary plats, shall be installed or bonded, or otherwise financially guaranteed, prior to final approval.

5. Refer to PCC 18J.15.100, Plant Lists, for required plant selection standards.

6. Plants shall not be placed where they interfere with site drainage, obstruct traffic sight distance for ingress or egress of the site, or otherwise interfere with traffic safety, obstruct utilities or access to utilities, or where they shall require frequent pruning to control interference with overhead power lines. Trees planted in the vicinity of overhead power lines or under power lines shall not exceed a mature height of 25 feet to avoid conflict with utility lines and maintenance crews.

1. Timing of Installation. Planting is encouraged to take place in the spring or fall planting season following Final Development Plan approval or Building Permit approval if no final development approval is required, but in no case shall planting be postponed beyond 180 days of final development plan approval or Building Permit approval if no final development approval is required, unless the Department approves an alternative timeline associated with a phased project.