§ 47-21.6. Landscape plan required.  


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  • A.

    Prior to the issuance of a landscape permit, a landscape plan shall be submitted to the department. The landscape plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

    1.

    Name, address and telephone number of the person who has prepared the landscape plan. Landscape plans submitted for approval must be prepared by a registered landscape architect, dated, signed and stamped with his or her seal. A property owner may prepare plans or drawings for their own property. A nurseryman or nursery stock dealer may also prepare plans or drawings but only as an adjunct to merchandising his products.

    2.

    A landscape plan drawn at a scale no less than one (1) inch equal to thirty (30) feet showing the location, size, description and specifications of materials, grade of plantings, mulch specifications, protective structures such as curbs, the number of interior parking spaces and the square foot area of the VUA, and perimeter and interior landscape area. New trees shown shall be spaced so as not to conflict with normal canopy development. An existing desirable tree proposed to be retained on site shall be left with a root pervious area surrounding it sufficient to support the species and canopy.

    3.

    The landscape plan shall:

    a.

    Be designed so that landscaping shall not be adversely affected by factors such as salt exposure, prevailing winds, overhead obstructions, utility services, deep shadows, unusual soil conditions and shall identify and show location of existing trees on and adjacent to the development site, and;

    b.

    Take into consideration solar access for photovoltaic solar systems when determining appropriate areas on the development site for proposed tree locations.

    4.

    A site plan drawn at a scale of not less than one (1) inch equal to thirty (30) feet showing the property boundaries and dimensions, existing and proposed structures, pools, walks, walls, patios, VUA's, lot orientation, utility services, light poles, pad-mounted transformer locations, fire hydrants, siamese connections, existing and proposed elevations and any other factor affecting the proposed use of the property, including the use and zoning of adjacent property.

    5.

    A current survey when construction or alteration to a structure, or change of use or construction related to a VUA is proposed. The survey shall depict site utilization and improvements thereon and may be submitted in place of the landscape plan and site plan described in this section when the survey provides sufficient information to determine compliance with the requirements of this section.

    6.

    The location of all underground and overhead utilities.

    7.

    A landscape material schedule listing all plants being used with their botanical, common, and, where applicable, cultivar names; spacing; quantities; size of each type of plant by container size, mature height, and spread; degree of drought tolerance (as determined by the most recent edition of the South Florida Water Management District's guide Waterwise: South Florida Landscapes ); and indication of whether native to Florida that will thrive in South Florida consistent with Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principles.

    8.

    The hydrozones, as determined by the most recent edition of the South Florida Water Management District's guide Waterwise: South Florida Landscapes , shall be shown on irrigation and planting plans, as required.

    9.

    A table showing the total square footage(s) of the various landscape hydrozones on the plan. If more than one (1) water meter serves the site, the total hydrozone square footages of the various hydrozones must be identified with each POC and meter providing water service.

    10.

    A layer of organic mulch three (3) inches deep is required and shall be noted on plans in plant beds, except annual beds, and individual trees in turfgrass areas. Mulch rings should extend at least three (3) feet around freestanding trees and shrubs. Mulch should be at least six (6) inches away from any portion of a building or structure, or the trunks of trees, and at least three (3) inches away from the base of shrubs.

    11.

    If an irrigation plan is required it must include:

    a.

    A minimum scale of one (1) inch equals thirty (30) feet;

    b.

    The location of existing trees, vegetation, and ecological communities to remain, if applicable;

    c.

    The location of existing buildings, paving, and site improvements to remain;

    d.

    The location of proposed trees, vegetation, and ecological communities;

    e.

    The location of proposed buildings, paving, site improvements, and water bodies;

    f.

    The irrigation POCs and design capacity;

    g.

    The water service pressure at irrigation POCs;

    h.

    The water meter location and size;

    i.

    The major components and location of the irrigation system, including all pumps, filters, valves, and pipe sizes and lengths;

    j.

    Reduced-pressure-principle backflow-prevention devices for each irrigation POC on potable water systems and specifications;

    k.

    The locations and specifications of controllers of rain shut-off devices and soil moisture sensors;

    l.

    An irrigation legend with the following elements:

    i.

    Separate symbols for all irrigation equipment with different spray patterns and precipitation rates and pressure compensating devices;

    ii.

    General description of equipment; manufacturer's name and model number for all specified equipment;

    iii.

    Recommended operating pressure per nozzle and bubbler and low-flow emitter;

    iv.

    Manufacturer's recommended overhead and bubbler irrigation nozzle rating in gallons per minute or gallons per hour for low flow point applicators;

    v.

    Minimum (no less than seventy-five percent (75%) of maximum spray radius) and maximum spray radius per nozzle; and

    vi.

    Manufacturer's rated precipitation rate per nozzle at specified pounds per square inch ("psi"); and

    m.

    Zone layout plan (minimum scale of one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet):

    i.

    Indicating headtype, specifications, and spacing; and

    ii.

    Indicating methods used to achieve compliance with landscape irrigation design standards as required by Section 373.228, Florida Statutes, as amended.

    (Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-21.5), 6-18-97; Ord. No. C-12-47, § 4, 12-4-12 ; Ord. No. C-15-09, § 6, 2-17-15 )

    Note— Formerly § 47-21.5.