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material to minimize soil erosion, or otherwise maintained in a neat
and clean condition until the area is to be replanted. Weeds,
undesirable vegetation, or other debris shall be promptly removed
from fallowed parkway areas.
vii) Proper preventative measures must be taken to prevent vector (pest)
infestations that might occur as a result of installing edible plant
materials. When noticed, vectors shall be promptly removed from the
parkway and/or exterminated.
viii) Parkway areas no longer planted with edible plant materials for a
period exceeding 6 months shall be restored and replanted with any of
the preferred parkway plant materials.
ix) Parkway alternative groundcover materials and nonstandard pavers
must be maintained in good repair and on grade flush with the
adjacent sidewalk and/or curb to minimize slipping and tripping
hazards. Materials such as mulch or decomposed granite shall be
maintained so that materials are kept off of the adjoining sidewalks,
walkways, house walks, driveways, convenience strips, curbs or the
roadway. Mulch, decomposed granite, or other permitted alternative
groundcover materials shall be replenished as required to maintain a
finished grade that is in plane with the adjoining top of curb or
sidewalk.
C. Synthetic (artificial) turf must be maintained, cleaned, re-brushed, and replenished with
new approved infill per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Any damaged, loose, or
raised synthetic turf, anchoring pin, and/or landscaping nail shall be promptly repaired.
Synthetic turf shall be regularly inspected, disinfected, and remain free of litter, animal
droppings or urine, foul odors, bacterial stain, weeds, debris, and standing water.
D. Parkway irrigation systems including spray heads, drip lines, risers, and lateral lines shall
be maintained in good repair and kept free of leaks or other anomalies that prevent the
system from operating at peak efficiency.
E. Parkway stormwater capture systems shall be maintained to ensure the systems work
properly and effectively. This includes the removal of debris and sediment that might
collect within the system, as well as the periodic replacement or refurbishment of soils,
filter media, moisture barriers, pipes, plant materials and other elements that collectively
make-up the stormwater capture system.
VII. Enforcement: When parkway areas are found to be out of compliance with the various
codes and ordinances, and/or the parkway improvements are not properly permitted, the City
will employ a progressive enforcement process to ensure the improvements are either
properly permitted or returned to a condition that complies with said codes and ordinances.
The enforcement process initially begins with verbal and/or written notifications to the abutting
property owner or occupant in an attempt to voluntarily achieve proper compliance. Further
enforcement activities may include citations, fines, and public hearings before the Board of
Public Works; enforcement actions may also include mechanical liens against the title of the
property. In cases where the parkway improvements are deemed a nuisance or safety hazard