A. A preliminary or conceptual landscaping plan shall be submitted to the planning Director at the time of application. The Planning Director shall review all landscaping plans for compliance with the provisions of this ordinance and notify the property owner of deficiencies in a submitted plan.

B. A building permit shall not be issued until a final landscaping plan has been approved by the Planning Director.

C. The required landscaping shall be in place prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

D. A property owner shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of landscaping. All required landscaped areas shall be maintained according to the approved landscaping plan.