(A) Amount Required. In parking lots, at least 10% of the interior parking area shall be landscaped, exclusive of perimeter landscaping and frontage landscaping. For every eight required parking spaces, or portion thereof, a minimum of one tree and two shrubs shall be provided within the interior of the parking area. Trees located in the interior of the parking area shall have a clear trunk of at least five feet and shrubs located in the interior of the parking area a maximum height of three feet for adequate visibility.

(B) Location. Landscape areas shall be located and designed in such a manner as to break up the expanse of the parking area, better define parking circulation, and provide shade and comfort. The required landscaping shall be located in protected areas such as along walkways, in centrally located protected islands, at the ends of parking aisles, or between parking spaces. Landscape areas should contain a minimum of 25 square feet and should have a minimum width of five feet.

(C) Irrigation of Parking Lot Landscaping. All right-of-way street frontage, perimeter and interior parking area landscaping shall be provided with a pressurized, underground irrigation system.

(D) Maintenance of Landscaping. The maintenance of all required landscaping, whether located on the property or within the adjoining right-of-way frontage, shall be the responsibility of the property owner. (Ord. 312 § 2(18.4), passed 4-11-2012. Code 2012 § 152.299.)