§ 9.121.090. Compliance/enforcement.

The City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall have the duty and authority to administer and enforce this chapter.

(1)

Prior to the issuance of a permit for a project subject to this chapter, a complete landscape documentation package prepared by an independent licensed landscape architect shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. The licensed landscape architect shall ensure that all components of the package adhere to the requirements of this chapter. Any documentation packages submitted without the signature of a licensed landscape architect shall not be accepted for review.

(2)

Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection for a project subject to this chapter, a certificate of completion shall be submitted to the Planning Department certifying that the landscaping has been completed in accordance with the approved planting and irrigation plans for the project. The certificate of completion shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect and shall indicate that:

a.

The landscaping has been installed in conformance with the approved planting and irrigation plans;

b.

The SMART irrigation controller has been set according to the irrigation schedule;

c.

The irrigation system has been adjusted to maximize irrigation efficiency and eliminate overspray and runoff; and

d.

A copy of the irrigation schedule has been given to the property owner.

(3)

Upon reasonable notice (not less than 24 hours except in case of an emergency) to the applicant, the City shall have the right to enter the project site to conduct inspections for the purpose of enforcing this chapter before, during, and immediately after installation of the landscaping.

(4)

A copy of the completed landscape documentation package shall be given to the Planning Department. If the property is found to be exceeding its established MAWA, the property shall be subject to a landscape water audit by the City.

(Ord. No. 313, exh. A(9.06.095.090), 12-15-2009; Ord. No. 315, exh. A, 4-20-2010)