LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. XVII, ch. 656, pt. 12, subpt. C

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1209 Applicability.

Sec. 656.1209. - Applicability. This Subpart shall be applicable to all new landscapes and irrigation systems for public agency projects and private development projects, including, but not limited to, industrial, commercial, recreational, multi-family residential developments and single family residential developments that have not had a plat recorded and have not been accepted for maintenance by the City before April 4, 2011, or to the expansion or renovation of any existing development, including property in government use. Except for industrial and commercial developments, within any three-year period, when the total cumulative renovation of existing development is equal to at least 50 percent of the assessed value of the lot improvements on the start of the three-year period, according to the Property Appraiser, or the total square footage of a structure is expanded to 50 percent or greater, as well as any cumulative square footage expansions totaling 50 percent, the project will be deemed a Qualified Project then this Subpart shall be applicable to existing development and the expansion. For industrial and commercial developments, when the total cumulative renovation of existing development within two years is equal to at least 60 percent of the assessed value of the lot improvements for the current year's value, according to the Property Appraiser, or the total square footage of a structure is expanded to 60 percent or greater, as well as any cumulative square footage expansions totaling 60 percent, the project will be deemed a Qualified Project, then this Subpart shall be applicable to existing development and the expansion. If the Qualified Project includes alterations to parking areas or exterior areas where landscaping improvements are required, the area where such project is planned shall also be brought into full compliance with this Subpart. For all other non-industrial and non-commercial development Qualified Projects, 20 percent of the project cost shall be applied to meet the requirements of this Subpart. For all other industrial and commercial development Qualified Projects, 10 percent of the project cost shall be applied to meet the requirements of this Subpart. If full compliance with this Subpart is not achieved through the improvements described herein, priority for improvements shall be given to areas that are visible from public rights-of-way and other public areas and improvements providing internal parking lot shade. All property used for right-of-way is specifically exempted from the provisions of this Subpart. No building permit shall be issued in violation of any of the provisions hereof. Landscape materials installed in addition to the minimum requirements of this Subpart, shall meet all criteria of this Subpart except for plant size and quantity. Property located in any single-family Residential District (RR, RLD, or single family residential portion of a PUD) and used as such or property used for agriculture or single-family residential in an Agriculture (AGR) district is excluded from the requirements of Sections 656.1214, 656.1215 and 656.1216. Owners of single family residences within residential subdivisions that have not had a plat recorded and have not been accepted for maintenance by the City before April 4, 2011, shall follow the Best Management Practices for Florida-Friendly landscape, Efficient Irrigation and Water Wise Principles, but shall have flexibility in meeting the requirements as set forth in this Subpart. For purposes of this Section "industrial development" shall mean processing, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations, and "commercial development" shall mean sales and service activities, such as retail, personal and professional services, offices, hotels, entertainment, and amusement facilities, and does not include any residential component. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2009-865, § 2; Ord. 2011-74-E, § 2; Ord. 2015-837-E, § 1; Ord. 2025-448-E, § 2, 10-28-25)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1210 Landscaping requirements related to Comprehensive Plan policies.

Sec. 656.1210. - Landscaping requirements related to Comprehensive Plan policies. (a) The preservation of native habitat vegetation during land development activities is required, either through maintenance of natural vegetation on the project site, or through the planting of native vegetation. If through planting, at least 50 percent of all plantings incorporated in an approved landscape plan for any project site shall consist of native vegetation suitable to that site, and at least 60 percent of all post-development vegetation shall be indigenous to the City. (b) All new developments shall provide for the conservation and preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, native plant communities and wildlife habitat to maintain the natural ecological types and sustainable populations of wildlife native to the City consistent with the provisions of Objective 3.3, Policy 2.3.7 and associated policies of the Conservation/Coastal Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan. (c) All nonresidential land uses except in the CCBD District shall provide a minimum of ten percent of the lot in open space. (d) All multiple-family dwellings of 100 dwelling units or more shall be required to provide 150 square feet of recreation open space per dwelling unit. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 96-363-234, § 1; Ord. 2009-865, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1211 Florida-Friendly Landscape and Irrigation design standards.

Sec. 656.1211. - Florida-Friendly Landscape and Irrigation design standards. (a) All landscapes shall be designed to achieve water efficiency by: (1) Preserving existing plant communities; (2) Re-establishing of native plant communities per Comprehensive Plan objectives and polices; (3) Using Florida-Friendly plant materials which are appropriate for the site conditions; (4) Grouping plant material with similar irrigation requirements; (5) Using pervious paving materials; and (6) Using highly drought tolerant grass species per BMPs. Existing plant communities should be preserved and native plant communities be re-established wherever possible. Landscaped areas requiring irrigation shall be designed to group trees, shrubs, ground cover and turfgrass together into water use zones. The water use zones are as follows: High Water Use Zone—areas of the site limited to a maximum of 30 percent of the total landscaped area with plants and turf types which, within this area, are associated with moist soils and require supplemental water in addition to natural rainfall to survive. This zone includes nondrought tolerant turfgrass varieties. Moderate Water Use Zone—areas of the site with plants, including drought tolerant turfgrass varieties, which survive on natural rainfall with supplemental water during seasonal dry periods. Low Water Use Zone—areas of the site which shall be designed with a minimum 30 percent of the total landscape area provided with plants which survive on natural rainfall without supplemental water. Because of the tendency to maintain turfgrass with supplemental watering, turfgrass shall not be permitted in this zone. The minimum Low Water Use Zone area required for a single-family residential lot may be reduced one percent for every one percent reduction below the maximum High Water Use Zone area provided on the lot. Plants with similar water and cultivation requirements (soil, climate, sun and light) shall be grouped together and irrigated according to their water requirements. (b) Trees shall not be placed where they interfere with site drainage or where they shall require frequent pruning in order to avoid interference with overhead power lines. Unless otherwise provided in this Section, a minimum number of trees shall be planted or preserved upon each site, pursuant to the following standards which are the minimum requirements for landscaping within the City of Jacksonville. (1) Minimum tree planting requirements for all property upon which either a single-family dwelling or a mobile home on an individual lot is located or to be located: One four-inch caliper tree or multiple two-inch minimum caliper trees totaling four caliper inches shall be planted and/or preserved for every 5,000 square feet of lot area, plus an additional two caliper inches for every 2,500 square feet of lot area (but not a portion thereof) in excess of 5,000 square feet, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies. Trees planted shall meet the general criteria specified in subsection (e)(3) hereunder. (2) Minimum tree planting requirements for all property other than property upon which either a single-family dwelling or a mobile home on an individual lot is located: (i) One tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every 5,000 square feet of lot area, or portion thereof, which is located in any residentially-zoned district, AGR (Agricultural) District, PBF-2 (Public Buildings and Facilities) District, excepting public facilities), CRO (Commercial Residential Office) District, RO (Residential Office) District, CN (Commercial Neighborhood) District, CCG-1 (Commercial Community General) District, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies. (ii) One tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every 8,000 square feet of lot area or portion thereof, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies in all commercial districts, except as otherwise provided herein. (iii) One tree shall be planted and/or preserved for every 10,000 square feet of lot area or portion thereof, excluding therefrom preserve areas and water bodies in any industrial district or Public Facilities (PBF) District (except private facilities in each district). (c) Trees, excluding palm trees, which are larger than the minimum size may be credited as indicated in Table 1. A minimum of 50 percent of all required trees shall be shade trees. (d) Trees required for vehicular use area landscaping may be used to fulfill the tree requirements of this Section. (e) Standards for landscape materials. (1) Quality of plants: All plant material shall be a minimum of Florida Number One as defined in the most current edition of the Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants, Part I and II, published by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (2) Appropriate plant selection: Plants shall be selected that are best suited to withstand the soil and physical growing conditions which are found in the microclimate of each particular location on a site. Plant species that are freeze and drought tolerant are preferred. Plants having similar water needs shall be grouped in distinct water use zones. Protection and preservation of native species and natural areas shall be provided. The planting of invasive plant species and controlled plant species is prohibited. Information regarding plants classified as prohibited, invasive, exotic, controlled or Florida-Friendly can be obtained from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the University of Florida/IFAS Duval County Extension Office and the City of Jacksonville, Building Inspection Division, Landscape Section. (3) General criteria for trees: Trees shall be a species having an average mature crown spread of no less than 15 feet in northeast Florida. Trees having a mature crown spread of less than 15 feet, if grouped to create an equivalent 15 foot spread, may be substituted for the required tree. Single-trunk trees shall be a minimum of two inch caliper and a minimum of ten feet overall height. Multi-trunk trees shall be a minimum of three trunks eight feet high. Trees shall be planted in no less than 16 square feet of planting area, with a minimum dimension of four feet on any side. Trees shall not be planted closer than two feet from any pavement edge or right-of-way line, as measured from center of trunk. Architectural planters for trees shall be no less than four feet by four feet in width and no less than 24 inches deep. Credits for the use of trees larger than the minimum size will be calculated as indicated in Table 1. Fractional measurements shall be attributed to the next lowest category. (i) Shade trees: Shade trees shall be a species having an average mature crown spread of no less than 30 feet; provided, trees having an average mature crown spread of less than 30 feet may be grouped so as to create a total average mature crown spread of no less than 30 feet and used in lieu of a shade tree. Shade trees at the time of planting shall be a minimum of two inch caliper and ten feet high. Shade trees shall be planted in no less than 150 square feet of planting area, with a minimum dimension on any side of eight feet. Shade trees shall not be planted closer than four feet from any pavement edge or right-of-way line, as measured from center of trunk. Those species of trees whose roots are known to cause damage to pavement shall not be planted closer than six feet to such pavement. (ii) Palm trees: Palms shall be a minimum clear trunk height of eight feet, measured from the ground level to the base of the palm fronds. Palms may be substituted for the required trees at the ratio of two palms for each required tree or four palms for each required shade tree, except as provided below for Phoenix Palm. Each palm shall be planted in no less than 16 square feet of planting area, with a minimum dimension of four feet. Phoenix Palm may be used as a non-shade tree without meeting the ratios for other types of palms if the palm has a 15 foot spread at maturity and a minimum clear trunk height of eight feet. (4) Criteria for shrubs, vines and ground covers: Hedges and shrubs used to form an opaque screen shall be no less than three-gallon container grown material or equivalent balled and burlap material. All other shrubs, dwarf shrubs and groundcover shall be of a size and spaced in such a manner so as to provide 85 percent coverage within two years after planting. Vines shall be evergreen and shall have a minimum of four stems 12 inches long immediately after planting. (5) Turfgrass: The species and location of turfgrass areas shall be selected in the same manner as with all other planting regarding BMPs. Turfgrass areas shall be placed so as to be irrigated using separate zones from non-turf plantings. Turfgrass may be sodded, plugged, sprigged or seeded, except that solid sod shall be used on grass areas within street rights-of-way disturbed by construction, in swales, on slopes of four to one or greater, and on other areas subject to erosion. When permanent seed is sown during its dormant season, an annual winter grass shall also be sown for immediate effect and protection until permanent coverage is achieved. (6) Mulch: A layer of organic mulch shall be applied and maintained in all tree, shrub, ground cover planting areas and bare preserved natural areas. The mulch layer shall not exceed three inches. The use of sustainably harvested mulches such as melaleuca, eucalyptus, recycled organic mulch; dead leaves and pine straw are highly recommended. Gravel mulch is prohibited in plant beds and shall be used only if required by the National Electric Safety Code or in the bottoms of swales, catchment basins and retention areas. Upon review and approval by the Chief, gravel applied in a maximum 24 inch width may be applied at the foundation of buildings for drainage. (7) General clean up: At the completion of work, construction trash and debris shall be removed and disturbed areas shall be fine-graded and landscaped with shrubs, groundcover, grass or two inches of mulch. (8) Landscaping materials not required by Subpart C: Landscaping materials not required by Subpart C shall meet all criteria of Subpart C except for plant size and quality. Table 1. Tree and Understory Vegetation Credits— Landscape Regulations Table 1 identifies credits for landscaping under Subpart C only. Table 1 does not identify credits for mitigation required by Subpart B. Tree Credits for Existing Trees | Tree Credits for New Trees Trunk DBH | No. of Trees Credited | Single Trunk Trunk Caliper | No. of Trees Credited 2 inch and above | 1 | 2 inch and above | 1 4 inch and above | 2 | 4 inch and above | 2 6 inch and above | 3 | 6 inch and above | 3 12 inch and above | 4 18 inch and above | 4 Tree Credits for Existing Trees | Tree Credits for New Trees Trunk DBH | No. of Trees Credited | Multi-Trunk Tree Height | No. of Trees Credited 24 inch and above | 6 | 8 feet | 1 30 inch and above | 7 | 12 feet | 2 Understory Vegetation Credits Area of Preserved Existing Understory | Landscape Area Credited 1 square foot | 1½ square feet (f) Standards for efficient irrigation design. The irrigation system may consist of an automatic underground system, micro irrigation, quick coupling valves, or hose bibs located within 75 feet of any landscaped area. The irrigation system shall be installed according to the landscape plan approved pursuant to Section 656.1217. The Chief may waive any irrigation system requirement where it can be shown that this requirement is not necessary to ensure proper irrigation of the area or that other natural or manmade sources of irrigation are sufficient to provide the required irrigation system. Whenever not required, it is strongly recommended that the design requirements of Part 12, which include the BMP, Water Wise Principles and Efficient Irrigation, be followed for single family residential. These standards include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Irrigation systems shall be designed to meet the needs of the plants in the landscape and to separately serve turfgrass and non-turfgrass areas; the plans and specifications shall identify the materials to be used and the construction methods; (2) The system design shall consider soil, slope, and other site characteristics in order to minimize waste water, including overspray on hardscape and other impervious surfaces and off-site runoff; (3) Automatic irrigation controllers, when utilized, shall contain a functional sensor device for rain or soil moisture which shall be capable of being set for one minute run times, days of the week, seasons, and time of day, and which shall maintain a battery backup capability to retain programming in the event of a power failure. The controller shall operate all zones of different precipitation rates independently; (4) Sensor devices, when utilized, shall be placed on a stationary structure, free and clear of any overhead obstructions and above the height of the irrigation sprinkler coverage; (5) Irrigation zones shall be divided according to available flow rate and matched precipitation rates (inches per hour) for heads within each zone, so that spray heads, rotors, and micro irrigation and shall not be mixed on the same zone; pipelines shall be designed to provide the system with the appropriate pressure required for maximum irrigation uniformity; sprinkler heads in turfgrass areas shall be spaced for head-to-head coverage. Whereby head spacing will not exceed 50 percent spray diameter; irrigation areas shall be no less than four feet wide except when adjacent to a contiguous property or when utilizing micro or drip irrigation; (6) Irrigation systems shall be fitted with backflow prevention to protect the water source against backflow using a pressure regulating device; (7) Irrigation systems shall not be required for preserved plant communities that are maintained in their natural state and barricaded and not impacted by development. The location and technique for barricading of these areas shall be shown on the site clearing plan. Manual or controlled irrigation systems shall be required on a temporary basis during the re-establishment of native plant communities. Once the native plants are re-established, the system may be removed or abandoned. (8) Irrigation systems shall be designed to use the lowest quality water feasible. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 91-761-410, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 97-192-E, § 3; Ord. 1999-775-E, § 3; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2009-864-E, § 2; Ord. 2011-74-E, § 2; Ord. 2015-338-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1212 Maintenance and protection of landscaping and irrigation systems.

Sec. 656.1212. - Maintenance and protection of landscaping and irrigation systems. (a) Maintenance of Landscape. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaped areas, which shall be maintained in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance, free of refuse, debris and weeds. The property owner should refer to the Low Maintenance Zone for additional maintenance requirements and proper use of fertilizers and pesticides pursuant to Chapter 366 Part 6 (Fertilizer Application), Ordinance Code. Failure to maintain required landscaped areas or to replace, within a reasonable period of time, required landscaping which is dead, irreparably damaged, or fails to meet the standards of this Part, shall be deemed a violation of the Zoning Code. If there is insufficient area to replant the replacement trees on site, the property owner shall provide for mitigation of such trees pursuant to Section 656.1206(h). (b) Maintenance of Irrigation Systems. The installer shall provide the property owner and users with the manufacturer's guide for the controller and all other equipment provided. If the plans are different from the approved permitted plans, an as-constructed sketch of the installation will be provided to the Owner and the City of Jacksonville Building Inspection Division. All controllers shall be programmed to the appropriate level of water conservation per the St. Johns River Water Management District landscape irrigation rule. Installer shall include a watering schedule which meets the local codes for establishment of plant material and instructions on adjusting the system to apply less water after the landscape is established. The watering schedule shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 656.1217, Ordinance Code. (c) Tree pruning. Required trees shall be allowed to develop into their natural habit of growth and shall not be topped, pleached or pruned into topiary, espalier or other unnatural shapes. Trees may be pruned to maintain health and vigor by removal of dead, weak, damaged or crowded limbs, diseased and insect infested limbs, and branches which rub other branches. If trees are pruned in a manner which would prevent them from reaching the mature crown spread required by Section 656.1211(e)(3), or if mature trees are pruned to a height or canopy spread below the requirements of Section 656.1211(e)(3), then the property owner shall provide for mitigation of such trees pursuant to Section 656.1206(h). (d) Protection of Landscape and irrigation systems. To prevent encroachment by parked or moving vehicles provide wheel stops, landscape timbers, curbs, bollards (if in areas with large truck traffic) or other materials [may be] used for protection. Material selection is subject to the approval of the Chief. Paving, treating or covering a required landscaped area in a way that renders it impervious is prohibited. Shrub risers shall be set back at least two and one-half feet from any edge of pavement. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2009-864-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1213 Credit for existing trees and understory.

Sec. 656.1213. - Credit for existing trees and understory. Whenever the provisions of this Subpart require trees and other landscaping, such requirement may be satisfied by the preservation of existing trees and understory, located in uplands or upland buffer areas, as specified herein, provided all other requirements are met. Trees planted in wetlands and wetland creation areas may also be credited toward mitigation pursuant to Section 656.1206(h)(13). (a) Existing trees, except palm trees, may be used to satisfy any requirement for trees pursuant to Table 1. (b) Existing trees, including trees located in preserve areas, may be utilized to satisfy any requirement for trees, subject to the following conditions: (1) An area within the dripline of the tree or trees at least one foot in diameter for each inch of trunk diameter shall be preserved in its natural state or covered with pervious landscape material; provided, however, that the minimum area preserved shall be at least 150 square feet for shade trees and at least 25 square feet for all other trees. Such area shall be maintained at its original grade with no trenching or cutting of any roots and there shall be no storage of fill, compaction of soil or any concrete, paint, chemicals or other foreign substance in or on the soil; (2) The tree or trees shall not be damaged from skinning, barking, bumping, and the like; (3) The tree or trees shall be healthy, free from disease, damage and active insect infestation potentially lethal to the tree; (4) Each tree or trees in an existing hammock may be used to satisfy any requirement for trees; (5) If the Chief determines that the requirements relating to the damage or disease of any tree have not been met, such tree may nonetheless be utilized under this Section upon certification from the Urban Forester, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry, satisfactory to the Chief that such tree is healthy and has a reasonably good chance of survival. (c) Preserved existing understory vegetation may be utilized to fulfill the landscape area requirement pursuant to Table 1, so long as at least 90 percent of the credited area is covered by natural understory vegetation. (d) If, at any time within one year after all associated land alteration and construction activities are completed, a tree or understory vegetation for which credit was given according to Table 1 is dead or irreparably damaged or unhealthy as a result of these activities, then the tree or understory vegetation shall be removed and replaced with a tree or trees or such understory vegetation as would have originally been required. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 97-434-E, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1214 Vehicular use area interior landscaping.

Sec. 656.1214. - Vehicular use area interior landscaping. (a) Vehicular use areas open to the public: Except for those uses described in Sections 656.604(e)(1) and 656.604(f)(1), ten percent of vehicular use areas (VUA's) used for off-street parking, employee parking, auto service stations, outdoor retail display and sale of motor vehicles, service drives, and access drives within property located in multifamily, residential, commercial, industrial, and public facilities use zoning districts shall be landscaped. For those uses described in Sections 656.604(e)(1) and 656.604(f)(1), all vehicle use area landscaping shall satisfy the requirements set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B, set forth in Section 656.607(j). In the event the landscaping required under this Section exceeds the requirements set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B of Section 656.607(j), the requirements of this Section shall be relaxed to the extent necessary to comply with the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix. (b) Specialized vehicular use areas closed to the public: Five percent of VUA's used for storage areas for new, used or rental vehicles and boats, bus terminals, motor vehicle service facilities, motor freight terminals, and other transportation, warehousing and truck operations not generally open to the public shall be landscaped. (c) Criteria for distribution: Landscape areas shall be distributed throughout the VUA in such a manner as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and at strategic points to channelize and define vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Landscape areas shall contain the following: (1) At least 25 percent of the landscape areas shall be covered with shrubs; the remainder in shrubs, groundcover, mulch or grass, except that mulch shall cover no more than 25 percent of the landscape areas. Plants shall be spaced so as to achieve 90 percent coverage of the landscape areas within two years. Preserved existing understory vegetation may be used to fulfill the landscape area requirement so long as the vegetation meets the height and coverage requirement of the required landscaping; (2) Not less than one tree for every 4,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, of the VUA. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. Trees shall be distributed so that all portions of the VUA are within a 55-foot radius of any tree. (d) Each row of parking spaces shall be terminated by a landscape island with inside dimensions of not less than five feet wide and 17 feet long, or 35 feet long if a double row of parking. Each terminal island shall contain one tree. Each side of the terminal island adjacent to a travel lane shall have a continuous six inch high curb of concrete or other appropriate permanent material. Terminal islands will be credited toward the satisfaction of the landscape area requirements of this Section; (e) If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Chief that the strict application of this Section will seriously limit the function of the property, he may approve the location of the required interior landscape area near the perimeter of the VUA or adjacent to a building on the property, so long as the landscape area is within 20 feet of the perimeter of the VUA. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2009-907-E, § 4; Ord. 2010-449-E, § 3)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1215 Perimeter landscaping.

Sec. 656.1215. - Perimeter landscaping. (a) Perimeter landscaping adjacent to streets: For those uses described in Sections 656.604(e)(1) and 656.604(f)(1), all perimeter landscaping shall also satisfy the requirements set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B, set forth in Section 656.607(j). In the event the landscaping required under this Section exceeds the requirements set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B of Section 656.607(j), the requirements of this Section shall be relaxed to the extent necessary to comply with the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix. All VUA's which are not entirely screened by an intervening building from any abutting dedicated public street or approved private street, to the extent such areas are not so screened, shall contain the following: (1) Except for those uses described in Sections 656.604(e)(1) and 656.604(f)(1), a landscaped area of not less than ten square feet for each linear foot of VUA street frontage, 50 percent of which shall be at least a five-foot wide strip abutting the street right-of-way except for driveways. For those uses described in Sections 656.604(e)(1) and 656.604(f)(1), the landscape area is determined by the total number of parking spaces provided and the parking rate. All perimeter landscaping shall conform to Section 656.607(j), Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B. Landscaped area calculations shall be met exclusive of any driveway width. The remaining required landscape area shall be located within 30 feet of the street right-of-way; (2) A durable opaque landscape screen along at least 75 percent of the street frontage excluding driveways. Shrubs, walls, fences, earth mounds and preserved existing understory vegetation, or combination thereof, may be used so long as the screen is no less than three feet high measured from the property line grade two years after installation. Shrubs and preserved existing understory vegetation shall be evergreen, a minimum of 18 inches in height and spaced so that 85 percent opacity is achieved within two years. Shrubs located within three feet of a directional sign as defined in Section 656.1302(e) are not required to meet the minimum height requirements of this subsection. Walls or fences shall be no more than four feet in height and of wood or masonry at least 85 percent opaque. Earth mounds shall not exceed a slope of three to one. No less than 25 percent of street side frontage of walls or fences shall be landscaped with shrubs or vines; (3) No less than one tree, located within 25 feet of the street right-of-way, for each 50 linear feet, or fraction thereof, of VUA street frontage. The trees may be clustered, but shall be no more than 75 feet apart. At least 50 percent of the trees shall be shade trees. If an overhead power line abuts the street frontage, then the required trees reaching a mature height greater than 25 feet shall be located at least 20 feet away from the power line; (4) The remainder of the landscape area shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, groundcovers, grass, or mulch, except that mulch shall not exceed 25 percent of the total landscape area; (5) Landscape areas required by this Section shall not be used to satisfy the interior landscape requirements. However, the gross area of the perimeter landscaping which exceeds the minimum requirements may be used to satisfy the interior landscape requirements; (6) If a railroad or utility right-of-way separates the VUA from the public street or approved private street, the perimeter landscaping requirements of this Section shall still apply. (b) Perimeter landscaping adjacent to abutting properties: For those uses described in Sections 656.604(e)(1) and 656.604(f)(1), all perimeter landscaping shall also satisfy the requirements set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B, set forth in Section 656.607(j). In the event the landscaping required under this Section exceeds the requirements set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B of Section 656.607(j), the requirements of this Section shall be relaxed to the extent necessary to comply with the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix. All vehicular areas which are not entirely screened by an intervening building from an abutting property, to the extent such areas are not screened, shall contain the following: (1) A continuous landscape area at least five feet wide between the VUA's and the abutting property, landscaped with shrubs, groundcovers, preserved existing vegetation, mulch and grass. (2) No less than one tree, located within 25 feet of the outside edge of the VUA, for every 50 linear feet, or fraction thereof, of the distance the VUA abuts the adjacent property. Trees may be clustered but shall be no more than 75 feet apart. At least one-half of the required number of trees shall be shade trees. (3) A buffer wall between incompatible land uses as required by Section 656.1216, if applicable. (4) If an alley separates the VUA from the abutting property, the perimeter landscaping requirements shall still apply. (c) Existing landscape screen: If an existing landscape screen has been established on abutting property, then it may be used to satisfy the requirements of this Section, so long as the existing landscape screen is abutting the common property line, and it meets all applicable standards of this Subpart. (d) Driveways to streets: The maximum width of any driveway not containing a landscaped island through the perimeter landscape area shall be 36 feet. The maximum width of any driveway containing a landscaped island through the perimeter landscape area shall be 48 feet and the driveway shall contain a landscaped island which measures not less than eight feet in width (from back of curb to back of curb) and 18 feet in length, surrounded by a six inch continuous raised curb, or other alternative approved by the Chief. The maximum combined width of all driveways through the perimeter landscape area shall be no more than 48 feet for properties with 100 feet or less of street frontage. For properties with more than 100 feet of street frontage, an additional one foot of driveway through the perimeter landscape area may be constructed for each four feet of street frontage in excess of 100 feet. In no event shall more than 50 percent of any street frontage be paved, nor shall the provisions of this Section be applied to reduce the permitted driveway width to less than 24 feet. (e) Driveways to adjoining lots: Driveways may be permitted by the Chief to adjoining lots of compatible use. The maximum number of driveways which may be allowed shall be determined by first calculating the total length of the VUA perimeter adjacent to property lines of compatible use, less the portion of the VUA separated from the common property line by a building and less the portion of the perimeter VUA separated from the compatible use by a jurisdictional wetland or waterbody and then applying the following criteria: Net Length of Perimeter VUA | Maximum Number of Driveways 50—149 feet | 2 150—299 feet | 3 300—599 feet | 4 For each additional 500 feet | 1 additional driveway The maximum width of any driveway to an adjacent lot shall be 24 feet. The area of the continuous five feet wide perimeter landscape strip normally required where each driveway occurs shall be incorporated into the required perimeter landscape area to each side of the driveway. (f) If a joint driveway easement is provided between adjacent property, then the required perimeter landscaping for each property shall be provided between the drive and any other vehicular use areas. That portion of the drive on each property shall be counted as part of the VUA of each property. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2009-907-E, § 4; Ord. 2010-449-E, § 3)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1216 Buffer standards relating to uncomplementary land uses and zoning.

Sec. 656.1216. - Buffer standards relating to uncomplementary land uses and zoning. (a) Where uncomplementary land uses or zoning districts are adjacent, without an intervening street, a buffer strip shall be required between the uses or zoning districts. Such buffer strip shall be at least ten feet, except as set forth in the Parking Lot Landscaping Matrix, Figure B, set forth in Section 656.607(j), in width the entire length of all such common boundaries. The following shall constitute uncomplementary uses and zoning districts: (1) Multiple-family dwelling use or zoning districts (three or more attached units) when adjacent to single-family dwelling(s) or lands zoned for single-family dwellings. (2) Office use or zoning districts, when adjacent to single-family or multiple-family dwellings, mobile home parks or subdivisions or lands zoned for single-family or multiple-family dwellings, mobile home parks or subdivisions. (3) Mobile home park use or zoning districts, when adjacent to single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings and office uses, or lands zoned for single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings or offices. (4) Commercial and institutional uses or zoning districts, when adjacent to single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings or mobile home parks or mobile home subdivision uses or lands zoned for single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings or mobile home parks or mobile home subdivision. (5) Industrial uses or zoning districts, when adjacent to any nonindustrial uses or zoning districts other than agricultural land uses or zoning districts. (6) Utility sites such as transmission or relay towers, pumping stations, electrical sub-stations, telephone equipment huts or other similar uses when adjacent to single-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, mobile homes, offices, institutional uses or zoning districts or adjacent to public or approved private streets. (7) On property zoned for government use, the proposed government use most similar to the land uses or zoning districts specified above shall determine the buffer standards. (b) Buffer material requirements shall be as follows: (1) Tree count. The total tree count required within the buffer strip shall be determined by using a ratio of one tree for each 25 linear feet of required buffer strip, or majority portion thereof, with a minimum of 50 percent of the trees being shade trees. Trees shall be spaced so as to allow mature growth of the trees, but spaced no greater than 40 feet on center. (2) Ground cover. Grass or other ground cover shall be planted on all areas of the buffer strip required by this Section which are not occupied by other landscape material. (3) Visual screen. A visual screen running the entire length of common boundaries shall be installed within the buffer strip, except at permitted access ways. The visual screen may be a wood, wood composite, or masonry wall, PVC fence, landscaping, earth mounds or combination thereof so long as such strips shall provide at the time of installation a minimum of 85 percent opacity for that area between the finished grade level at the common boundary line and six feet above such level and horizontally along the length of all common boundaries. Plants or preserved vegetation shall be evergreen, a minimum of five feet tall at the time of installation, and spaced so that 85 percent opacity is achieved within two years. Earth mounds shall not exceed a slope of three to one. If a visual screen, which satisfies all applicable standards, exists on adjacent property abutting the property line or exists between the proposed development on the site and the common property line, then it may be used to satisfy the visual screen requirements. Except for industrial uses or ones, whenever a preserve area or water body at least 100 feet wide when measured perpendicular to the property line separates the uncomplementary uses, then the visual screen height requirement shall be reduced to three feet and the buffer strip width shall be reduced to five feet, when measured from the top of the lake bank or the jurisdictional wetland edge. If a plant is used for the visual screen, it shall be a minimum height of 24 inches at the time of installation. (4) Prevailing requirement. Whenever parcels of land fall subject to both the perimeter landscaping requirements and the uncomplementary land use buffer strip requirements of the article, the latter requirements shall prevail. (5) Hardship. If the Chief determines that the construction of a landscape buffer area required by this article would create a hardship for the existing structures or vehicular use areas, the Chief may approve a buffer area with a width no less than five feet, provided such buffer area meets the visual screening requirements of this article. (c) The buffer strip shall not be used for principle or accessory uses and structures, vehicular use areas, dumpster pads, signs, equipment, storage. Slopes within buffer strips shall not exceed four to one. (d) If a water body exists along the common property line between uncomplementary uses which is less than 100 feet wide when measured perpendicular to the property line then the buffer strip shall be established between the use and the water body. Preserve areas may be used as buffer strips, so long as the tree and visual screen requirements can be satisfied. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-449-E, § 3)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1217 Landscape and Irrigation system plans required.

Sec. 656.1217. - Landscape and Irrigation system plans required. (a) Prior to the issuance of any building permit or paving permit, a landscape plan shall be filed with, reviewed by, and approved by the Chief. The landscape plan shall be prepared by either the owner, if for minor work or for a single-family residential lot, or a licensed, registered landscape architect, bearing his seal, or shall be otherwise prepared by persons authorized to prepare landscape plans or drawings pursuant to F.S. Ch. 481, Pt. II (Landscape Architecture). (b) The landscape plan required hereunder shall be drawn to scale, including dimensions and distances and shall: (1) Delineate the vehicular use areas, access aisles, driveways, and similar hardscape features; (2) Include either a quick coupler, hose bib or irrigation system plan as part of the landscape plan submittal; (3) Include plans for a quick coupler or hose bib systems; include the point of connection, well, water meter or other approved water source, backflow prevention device, pipe sizes and locations, sleeve sizes and locations and detail of quick coupler, valves and hose bibs; a hose vacuum breaker is required at each hose bib; (4) Include plans for an automatic irrigation system - Refer to subsection (c) of this Section for the plan requirements; (5) Indicate the location and identify by botanical or common name, the existing vegetation; (6) Designate by name and location the plant material to be installed or preserved in accordance with the requirements of this Part; (7) Identify and describe the location and characteristics of all landscape materials to be used; for calculation purposes identification of all native and Florida-Friendly plant materials shall be shown in the plant schedule. (8) Show all landscape features, including areas of vegetation required to be preserved by law, in context with the location and outline of existing and proposed buildings and other improvements upon the site if any; (9) Provide an analysis of the existing soil. The analysis shall include but not be limited to the determination of soil texture with an indication of the percentage of organic matter; measurement of pH, total soluble salts and the estimated filtration rate; if required, it should include an approach for appropriate soil amendments; (10) Include a tabulation clearly displaying the relevant statistical information necessary for the Chief to evaluate compliance with the provisions of this Part. This includes gross acreage, square footage of preservation areas, number of trees to be planted or preserved, protected tree removals and mitigation calculations, square footage of paved areas, and such other information as the Chief may require; (11) Contain such other information, as may be required by the Chief, to the extent such information is reasonable and necessary to a determination that the landscape plan meets the requirements of this Part; and (12) Indicate all overhead and underground utilities located on the property and in the right-of-way adjacent to the property to which the landscape plan applies. This shall include overhead and underground electric service lines to all proposed buildings. (13) Identify the location, size and height of any signs, other than temporary signs, located or to be located on the property. (c) The required automatic, quick coupler or hose bib irrigation system plan shall be provided prior to the issuance of the building permit or other City issued permit. If an automatic irrigation system is provided in lieu of an approved quick coupler or hose bib plan and the plans were not part of the approved building permit, then the automatic irrigation system plans must be submitted to the Building Inspection Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The plans must be drawn to scale, including dimensions and distances, and shall include: (1) Irrigation point(s) of connection (POC) and design capacity; water meter or well size and location; type of water, potable or reclaimed; backflow prevention device at each POC as may be required by local codes; (2) Location of main line and all lateral pipes with sizes; location of control valves with sizes and zone number clearly identified; automatic controller, sensor devices; specific irrigation heads by type; location of pump; (3) Delineation of high water use zones, moderate use zones and low water use zones, as set forth in Section 656.1211; (4) Watering schedule with precipitation rates in inches per hour and minutes per zone which shall not exceed maximums set by the St. Johns River Water Management District, with all of the product data sheets for deriving precipitation rates for each valve circuit attached; (5) Irrigation legend with the following elements: separate symbols for all irrigation equipment with different spray patterns and precipitation rates and pressure compensating devices; general description of equipment; manufacturer's name and model number for all specified equipment; recommended operating pressure per nozzle and bubbler and low flow emitter; manufacturer's recommended over-head and bubbler irrigation nozzle rating in gallons per minute (gpm), or gallons per hour (gph) for volume point applicators; minimum (no less than 75 percent of maximum spray radius) and maximum spray radius per nozzle; and manufacturer's rated precipitation rate per nozzle at specified psi. (d) Prior to the issuance of any building permit or paving permit, a landscape and irrigation system plan shall be required for any residential subdivision that has not had a plat recorded and has not been accepted for maintenance by the City. In lieu of submitting an individual landscape and irrigation system plan for each residential lot, one or more typical landscape and irrigation system plans may be submitted that govern the landscaping and irrigation systems for the residential lots within the development. All landscaping and irrigation systems within the residential subdivision shall be developed and installed in accordance with the submitted typical landscape and irrigation system plan or plans for that residential subdivision. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1; Ord. 2009-864-E, § 2; Ord. 2011-74-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1218 Intersection visibility within vehicular use areas.

Sec. 656.1218. - Intersection visibility within vehicular use areas. Where an accessway, such as a drive aisle, intersects with another accessway within a vehicular use area, where an accessway is located within a vehicular use area, or where an accessway intersects with a street right-of-way, cross visibility within the triangular areas described below shall be unobstructed at a level between two and eight feet above elevation of adjacent pavement. Only trees with trunks free of vegetation and limbs within the cross-visibility area, other landscaping, wall and earth mounds not exceeding a height of two feet, utility poles, and traffic signs shall be allowed with the triangular areas. Other ordinances or standards may be more prohibitive, but at a minimum, no parking shall be allowed within the triangular areas. The triangular areas are: (1) The area of property on both sides of an accessway which intersects with another accessway within a vehicular use area. Two sides at each triangle shall extend six feet each way from the point of intersection, the third side being a line connecting the ends of the other two sides; and (2) The area of property on both sides of an accessway where the accessway intersects with a street right-of-way. Two sides of each triangle shall extend ten feet each way from the point of intersection, the third side being a line connecting the ends of the other two sides. (Ord. 2021-841-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1219 Scenic and historic corridors.

Sec. 656.1219. - Scenic and historic corridors. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Part, the Council may designate by ordinance, scenic and historic corridors which may establish conditions, procedures and/or standards on any street right-of-way including approved private streets in order to protect their special historic, architectural, archaeological, aesthetic or cultural interest. Upon designation of any scenic and historic corridor by Council, all plans, permits, improvements including maintenance, etc. thereon shall be in strict accordance with the conditions, procedures and/or standards imposed by Council. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1220 Modification to landscaping requirements.

Sec. 656.1220. - Modification to landscaping requirements. A modification to the landscaping requirements of this Subpart B may be permitted on a lot if the landscape plan has been approved by the Planning Department in accordance with the site plan review procedures of Section 656.404. Modifications to the landscaping requirements of this Subpart B which are found not to be contrary to the public interest and without which, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the landscape provisions would result in unnecessary and undue hardship may be permitted by the Planning Department, provided that the landscape modification meets the spirit and intent of this Subpart and is a relocation, not an overall reduction, of the landscape requirements within the property. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 93-718-395, § 1; Ord. 2002-714-E, § 4)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1221 Education.

Sec. 656.1221. - Education. To assist in public information, the education of its citizens, and the effective implementation of this ordinance, the City will coordinate its efforts with those of the St. Johns River Water Management District and the Duval County Agricultural Extension Service or other agencies. In conjunction with the agencies, the City will jointly sponsor workshops and/or short courses on the design principles and standards of water-efficient landscaping. (Ord. 93-261-143, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1222 Buffer requirements for residential subdivisions.

Sec. 656.1222. - Buffer requirements for residential subdivisions. (a) Tree survey required. A tree survey of the site which shows all protected trees 11.5 inches DBH or greater shall be provided. The tree survey shall be prepared by a licensed registered surveyor, landscape architect, or arborist, however other professionals such as a wetland scientist or environmental professional may also submit a tree survey. Where the applicant believes that no protected trees 11.5 inches DBH or greater exist on the site, he may submit a "No Tree Verification" Affidavit stating that no protected trees 11.5 inches DBH or greater exist on the site, together with the required permit fee. If the affidavit is substantiated by an inspection of the site, a "No Tree Verification" Authorization shall be issued. If it is determined upon inspection that a tree or trees requiring a permit are found on the property, the permit fee shall be quadrupled. (b) Buffer required. An average 20-foot natural buffer area is required along all perimeters of the site adjacent to any public or approved private right-of-way. The buffer area shall run the entire length of the right-of-way, shall not be less than 15 feet wide, and shall be subject to the standards of the Land Development Procedures Manual. The Chief may approve a buffer strip of less than 15 feet in instances when there is a unique hardship or circumstances that do not provide for any other practical alternative. Notwithstanding this subsection, the buffer area shall not exceed ten percent of the actual developable acreage of the site. (c) Additional buffer standards along rights-of-way classified as collector or higher. In addition to the requirements in subsection (b), if property abuts a right-of-way classified as a collector or higher on the City of Jacksonville Functional Highway Classification Map, then additional screening shall be provided as provided in this subsection (c). (1) Type of screening. Screening may be a berm, brick wall, landscaping, masonry wall, natural buffer, ornamental metal fencing, stucco wall, vinyl fencing, or other composite material subject to all provisions of this subsection. A combination of these screening types is permitted. If wood fencing is used, it shall be located at the inside edge of the buffer required by subsection (b). (2) Minimum Standards. Conservation areas, amenity areas, and aesthetically designed stormwater retention areas may not be subject to the minimum standards of this subsection, and transparency in these areas shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning and Development Department. For all other areas, the following minimum standards shall apply without exception: (i) Height. Screening shall be a minimum of six feet in height and height shall be measured from the design grade adjacent to the screening. (ii) Location and setback. Required landscaping and tree planting shall always be located on the right-of-way side of any wall or fence. Screening requirements within the buffer other than landscaping, shall be set back between 10 feet and 20 feet from the right-of-way Screening shall be at least four feet from any sidewalk. (iii) Opacity. Screening shall be 85 percent opaque, unless otherwise permitted by definition. (iv) Relief. Fence or wall screening shall contain one relief every 100 feet, as the term relief is defined in subsection (3). Exceptions for relief along a wall or fence shall not be deducted from meeting the average 20-foot required setback. (3) Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions and limitations apply: (i) Berm means a mound or embankment of earth and subject to subsection (2). (ii) Brick means a molded rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln until hard and used as a building and paving material and subject to subsection (2). (iii) Composite material means any combination of soft material like polyethylene, hard plastic like polypropylene, and hard wood, which is combined to produce a durable, long-lasting end product, subject to subsection (2). (iv) Landscaping means planting materials including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, ground covers, grass, flowers, and other similar materials, all subject to subsection (2). If landscaping is used without any other screening options, then the plants used for landscaping shall be sized at least five gallon, evergreen, and spaced so that 85 percent opacity and the height requirement in subsection (2) is achieved within two years. (v) Masonry means stone, concrete, or other similar material other than brick and subject to subsection (2). (vi) Natural Buffer means an area set aside for the preservation of natural vegetation and subject to subsection (2). This term does not preclude the clearing of understory/secondary vegetation. Trees that are three inches DBH or more are considered protected trees within a natural buffer. Any tree removed from a natural buffer shall be mitigated for within the natural buffer. Replacement trees mitigated for within a natural buffer shall be at least three inches DBH and shall not count towards meeting other tree planting requirements as described in 656.1222(e) or individual planting requirements on a residential lot. (vii) Ornamental metal means a screening made of various weather resistant iron, metal, or similar materials. Ornamental metal may be less than 85 percent opaque subject to review by the Department. (viii) Relief means a projection or recess of at least 24 inches from the screening plane to provide visual differentiation along the plane. Landscaping may not be used to meet the relief requirement. Projections may be located within the required buffer and do not add additional feet to any buffer requirement. (ix) Stucco means a durable finish made from cement, sand, and lime or other similar materials and may be placed over a commercial grade foam core or other similar material and subject to subsection (2). (x) Vinyl fencing means any screening made of any of various tough plastics and subject to subsection (2). (d) Platting, maintenance, and open space credit. The buffer area and any additional screening shall be recorded on the plat and may be part of a lot or a separate tract. If part of a lot, the buffer area and any additional screening shall be maintained by the lot owner. If part of a separate tract, the buffer area and any additional screening shall be maintained by the homeowners' association in perpetuity. If the buffer area and additional screening is recorded as a separate tract on the plat then the site shall receive the equivalent area as a credit towards meeting recreation and open space requirements, not to exceed 25% of the required recreation and open space requirement. (e) Removal of trees in required buffer. Trees within the required buffer area may be removed, subject to the permit requirements of Section 656.1206, Ordinance Code. Trees mitigated within the buffer shall be replaced within the buffer. At least one tree, a minimum of four inches DBH, shall be planted or preserved every 40 feet on center along perimeters of the site which are adjacent to roadways. If trees cannot be planted every 40 feet because of conditions including, but not limited to, drainage easements, the Chief may approve an alternative visual screen, consistent with subsection (c) regardless of the classification of the abutting right-of-way. (f) Improvements permitted in buffer. No new structures, impervious surfaces, unpaved vehicular use areas or other improvements shall be constructed within the designated buffer area other than fences, gates, mailboxes, necessary driveways, necessary sidewalks, and permitted signs. (Ord. 1999-775-E, § 4; Ord. 2006-23-E, § 1; Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.1223 JEA Neighborhood Below Ground Pump Stations.

Sec. 656.1223. - JEA Neighborhood Below Ground Pump Stations. (a) Landscape Performance Standards The visual impacts of the below ground pump stations sites shall be mitigated through the use of a landscaping buffer outside the security fence. The buffer shall be a minimum 5' at the street frontage and a minimum of 10' on all other sides and subject to and consisting of the following: (1) A row of shade trees, beginning at the halfway point along each side fence and across the back, with no trees allowed in the front of the pump station, planted a minimum of 25' on center. At the time of planting, the trees shall be a minimum 10' tall with a 2" caliper; and (2) A row of evergreen shrubs such as viburnum, ligustrum, holly or juniper, or any other evergreen shrub permitted by Section 656.1223, a minimum of 3' tall at time of planting, planted at 3' on center; and (3) A 6' tall privacy fence with black vinyl privacy slats and a minimum 10' wide privacy gate; and (4) The required landscaping shall be properly maintained through an irrigation system with rain sensor. (b) Deviations from the standards in subsection (a) must be reviewed and approved by JEA and by the City's Landscape Architect. (Ord. 2008-910-E, § 1)

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