A. Plant Maintenance. Whenever landscaping is required under the provisions of this chapter, all shrubs and trees in the landscape and planting areas shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Property owners shall be responsible for pruning vegetation which interferes with pedestrians and bicyclists, and that obstructs vehicle clear vision triangles.

B. Irrigation. All portions of any irrigation system shall be maintained in order to perform its original function. Uncontrolled emission of water from any pipe, valve, head, emitter or other irrigation device shall be considered evidence of nonmaintenance and a violation of this title.

C. Hardscape. Maintenance of all landscape areas shall also include the painting, repairing, reconstruction, and restoration of landscape structures such as fences, walls, overheads, trellises, etc.

D. Bonding. In addition to any other remedy provided within this code for any landscape maintenance requirements imposed by this chapter, the City may also require a performance or maintenance bond if maintenance is not adequately provided. See Chapter 3.80 LMC. [Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]