15.20.070 Installation and Maintenance of Plant Materials.
(1) All landscaping shall be installed in accordance with planting procedures established by the American Nursery and Landscape Association and ANSI Z60.1-2004. The installation of all plants required by this Chapter may be delayed until the next optimal planting season, as determined by the Development Services Department, subject to the posting of a bond to guarantee installation. Such bond shall conform to the requirements of Section 15.03.280, Provo City Code.
(2) All landscaping materials, fences and walls, and irrigation systems shall be maintained by the owner of the premises, the registered agent, the manager, or other responsible party as follows:
(a) In a live and thriving condition, with consideration for normal growth and water needs;
(b) Fertilized, mowed, trimmed, edged, mulched and free from weeds, dead plants, litter, refuse, or debris and in compliance with regionally accepted horticultural practice;
(c) Where a public sidewalk is present, landscaping shall not be allowed to encroach upon the sidewalk. Tree or shrub canopy that extends over the sidewalk shall not extend lower than seven (7) feet;
(d) Zeroscaping shall not be permitted. Xeric landscaping is permitted per Section 15.20.060(6), Provo City Code;
(e) Fences, walls, or structures that contain bricks, posts, chain link fence slats, railings or rocks that are out of place, missing, excessively worn, or contain materials that are torn, ripped or out of place shall be replaced, repaired and maintained.