§ 8178-8.9.2. Landscape inspections.

a.

Prior to issuance of a final map, certificate of occupancy, or other milestone set forth in the conditions of the discretionary entitlement for the project requiring landscaping, the permittee shall satisfy the following post-approval requirements:

1.

Certificate of Completion. The permittee shall submit to the Planning Division a Certificate of Completion as provided by the Planning Division (see Appendix L6).

2.

After the permittee submits the Certificate of Completion, County staff shall conduct an onsite inspection to verify that the landscaping was installed as required by the approved landscape documentation package.

b.

The property owner shall maintain the required landscape area in accordance with the approved landscape documentation package. County staff shall conduct inspections once every three (3) years following installation of required landscaping and irrigation, unless otherwise specified in the permit conditions.

c.

If required landscaping does not meet the performance criteria set forth in the approved landscape documentation package, the permittee shall submit a proposed modification to the landscape documentation package for the County review and approval pursuant to Section 8178-8.7.2 that includes licensed landscape architect, landscape designer, landscape contractor, or qualified biologist's recommendations for plant substitutions or remedial efforts.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 6, 6-21-2016)