15.20.020 Landscape Requirements.
(1) Whenever the submission and approval of a landscape plan is required by this Chapter, such plan shall be an integral part of any application for a building permit or occupancy permit. No such permits shall be issued without City approval of a landscape plan as required in this Chapter.
(2) The Planning Commission may approve a project plan modifying the standards of this Chapter if the property owner seeking development approval presents substantial evidence demonstrating that the modification, as determined by the Planning Commission, should be approved based on one (1) of the following reasons:
(a) The strict application of applicable standards will result in an unreasonable hardship as the result of shallow lot depth, irregular lot shape, unusual topography or other similar factors; or
(b) The proposed modification constitutes an innovative landscaping design which is superior to the landscaping that would result from application of required standards.
(c) If the Planning Commission grants a modification under this Subsection, it shall make particularized findings justifying the modification.
(3) If any provision of this Chapter is inconsistent with a provision of an adopted design corridor or special overlay zoning district, the more restrictive provision shall govern.