A. Landscaping required pursuant to this title shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final project approval. An applicant may request a temporary certificate of occupancy for an exception to this requirement. If a temporary certificate is issued, all required landscaping shall be installed within six months after issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy. The planning department shall require a performance assurance device, as described in Chapter 19.41 EMC, prior to issuing a temporary certificate of occupancy.

B. Prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy, the planning department shall verify that the landscaping is installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan. The engineer of record shall certify that planting areas were prepared and amended per the landscaping plan requirements, and that all construction debris was removed from the landscape areas prior to soil preparation and installation of plants.

C. If the installation of the required landscaping or screening is not completed within the period specified, the performance assurance device may be used by the city to contract for completion of the installation. Upon completion of the installation, any portion of the remaining security shall be returned.

D. The planning department shall perform the final landscape and screening inspection prior to any performance assurance device being returned. Any portion of the landscaping not installed properly shall cause the certificate of occupancy to be withheld or revoked until the project is completed or cause the assurance device to be used by the city. (Ord. 3774-20 § 9 (Exh. 7), 2020; Ord. 3322-13 § 14, 2013; Ord. 1671-89, 1989. Formerly 19.35.120.)