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I . All landscaRing must be completed in advance of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or final inspection, whichever is applicable. In the event occupancy is requested prior to completion of the landscaping requirements, a Letter of Credit equal to 100% of the total cost to complete the landscape plan must be submitted to the City. When occupancy of a building does not apply to a project, all required landscapinm shall be completed within one year of the date of construction commencement. 2. Continued maintenance of all required landscaping is a requirement of this section. Plantin s shall be maintained in a neat and health condition. Plantings which have died shall be replaced in accordance with the approved landscape plan on 'file with the City. G. Alternative Landscaping Options: The City encourages the use of special design features such as xerisca in 7 low water requirements), rain gardens bioswales roof top gardens,native landscapes, and integrated pedestrian facilities. To encourage the use of these special design features the City acknowledges flexibility may be necessary depending on sl2ecific site circumstances/characteristics. The Planning Commission and City Council may consider alternatives to the requirements of paragraphs C or D of this section when a narrative accompanies the required landsca in plan outlining how the landsca in lan meets the goals outlined in paragraph A of this section. The alterative design shall be allowed at the discretion of the City Council, with a recommendation by the Planning Commission only if it is determined the stated goals are adequately accomplished. Adopted this 25`h day of October, 2011. David Phillips, Acting Mayor Dean R. Lotter, City Manager ATTEST: Daniel A. Maiers, Director of Finance and Support Services/City Clerk (Seal) (Underline reflects new language, ikethr-ough reflects deleted language)