§ 6.06.07. Review, Permitting, and Compliance Procedures

A.

Landscape Plan

1.

Whenever the provisions in accordance with this Part apply, a Landscaping Plan prepared by Certified Landscape Designer, a Landscape Architect registered to practice in the State of Florida, or other authorized individuals as set forth in Chapter 481, Part II, Florida Statutes (1989), shall be submitted to the Administrator for review upon application for a Landscaping Permit. An application for an Irrigation Permit shall require the submittal of an Irrigation Plan prepared by a Landscape Architect, Licensed Irrigation Contractor or other individuals authorized by the Administrator.

2.

The Landscaping Plan shall include information as set forth in the Development Review Manual.

B.

Master Subdivision Landscaping Plan

At the option of the subdivision developer, a Master Subdivision Landscaping Plan may be submitted for a residential subdivision project, in lieu of the Landscaping Plan described above. The Master Subdivision Landscaping Plan shall depict the pertinent information as required in to be included in a Landscaping Plan, and such additional information as may be required by the Development Review Manual.

C.

General Procedure

Except as modified below, a Landscaping Plan or Master Subdivision Landscaping Plan shall be submitted and reviewed in accord with the Procedures for Issuance of Development Permits 10.01.00.

D.

Modifications to General Procedure

1.

Upon approval of a Master Subdivision Landscaping Plan, a Master Subdivision Landscaping Permit shall be issued. The permit shall refer to the Master Subdivision Landscaping Plan and identify for each lot, as applicable, information regarding existing trees and other vegetation, tree replacement, tree credit, required lot trees, and required street trees. The permit shall be issued to the developer and shall be in lieu of individual Landscaping Permit for each lot, unless upon submittal of a residential lot building permit application, additional trees need to be removed. In these instances, a Natural Resources Permit application to remove the tree(s) must be submitted. A copy of the Natural Resources Permit, if issued, shall be appended to the Master Subdivision Landscaping Permit and shall reflect any revisions to that permit.

2.

If both a Natural Resources Permit and a Landscaping Permit are required, the Administrator shall perform the review concurrently and shall issue the permits as a combined permit.

3.

A copy of the Landscaping Permit shall be available onsite during installation of the landscaping.

4.

No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the Administrator has performed a final inspection and determined compliance with the minimum landscaping requirements according to the approved plan and the Landscaping Permit, if required. The Administrator's final inspection may be replaced by the self certification process set forth in the Development Review Procedures Manual Section 4.1.6.

The Administrator will conduct periodic audits of self certification documents and inspections. Any contractor or engineer found certifying a residential lot not worthy of certification will have his privilege to self certify revoked for one year. It is the responsibility of the contractor or engineer providing the certification to correct any deficiencies.

5.

A Landscaping Certificate of Compliance for a site development project shall be issued once the Administrator has determined the project is in compliance with the minimum landscaping requirements.

6.

Periodic reinspections shall be performed by the Administrator to ensure the healthy survival of required landscaping material according to the approved plan. Landscaping material identified as deficient shall be replaced by the owner of the property within 45 days of written notification by the Administrator.

(Ord. No. 02-13, § 2, 8-1-02; Ord. No. 14-34, § 2(Exh. A), Item B-2a(14-0864), 10-23-14, eff. 10-29-14)