Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all development including the construction of new structures, the remodeling of existing structures where the landscaping is nonconforming, as outlined in Chapter 20.930 VMC, Nonconforming Situations, and to any changes of use which result in the need for increased on-site parking or loading requirements or otherwise change the access requirements.

Landscape plan. A landscape plan prepared in accordance with Section 20.925.110 VMC and 20.770 VMC shall be submitted to the Planning Official for review and approval. The plan shall be drawn to scale and shall be approved prior to land use approval.

Review procedures. Landscape plans shall be reviewed in conjunction with the associated land use application. In the event that the landscape plan is proposed as a separate action, the Planning Official shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny a plan submitted under the provisions of this Chapter by means of a Type I procedure, per Chapter 20.210 VMC, Decision-Making Procedures. (Ord. M-4179 § 89, 2016; Ord. M-3643, 2004)