15-1418 Amending Landscaping,Buffer Screening and Open Space

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SECTION III. Article XIII, "Landscaping," Part III - Unified Land Development Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Casselberry, Florida, is hereby repealed. SECTION IV. The Code of Ordinances of the City of Casselberry, Florida is hereby amended by adding a new article to be entitled Article XIII, "Landscaping," Part III - Unified Land Development Regulations, which Article shall read as follows: Section 3 -13.1. Applicability. This ordinance shall be applicable to all land lying within the incorporated area of the City of Casselberry, Florida. If provisions of this Article conflict with other land development regulations, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. Section 3 -13.2. Purpose and intent. A. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to establish minimum standards for the installation and maintenance of landscaping on properties within the City. B. Intent. These regulations have been established to create, enhance, protect and preserve landscaping. Open space and spaces between buildings required by this Article shall provide landscaping which enhances the aesthetics of the site, provides adequate light and air, provides appropriate separation between buildings and uses, creates screening and enhances privacy, provides sufficient area for recreation and leisure pursuits and facilitates surface water drainage. Section 3 -13.3. General Regulations. The following general regulations shall apply to all landscaped areas: A. Florida - friendly landscaping. All developments shall incorporate tolerant, native and noninvasive exotic plants in landscape plans as a water conservation measure. Landscape designs shall incorporate appropriate plant material which will survive and flourish with comparatively little supplemental irrigation. A list of plants which require minimal water can be found in the most up to date version of the "Florida - Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design" - University of Florida, Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). Selection should be based on: I. Appropriate plant selection, location, and arrangement 2. Land clearing standards and preservation of native vegetation 3. Site planning and design 4. Efficient irrigation & water conservation measures 5. Reduction of stormwater run -off 6. Yard waste management 7. Fertilizer & pesticide management 8. Landscape maintenance 9. Shoreline considerations B. Nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation. All nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation on new development sites shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The most up to date version of the "Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Ordinance 15 -1418 Page 3