§ 23-87. Scope.

(a)

Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted and applied as the minimum requirements for landscaping in the City of Eagle Pass.

The City of Eagle Pass experiences frequent droughts and is in a semi-arid climate zone; therefore, it is a purpose of this chapter to encourage the use of drought resistant plants and landscaping techniques that do not consume large quantities of water. Plants native to Southern Texas/Coahuila Desert are recommended. See Preferred Plant List, Appendix A.

The terms and provisions of this chapter shall apply to real property as follows:

(1)

All new residential, commercial, and industrial property.

(2)

Any existing building that is replaced with a use requiring landscaping under this chapter;

(3)

Expansion of an existing development whose gross floor area is twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet or more; and

(4)

Any development that changes its use from an excepted use to any use requiring landscaping under this chapter.

(b)

Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Property zoned as the Central Business District; however, parking areas and right-of-ways in the Central Business District shall conform to the requirements of this chapter; and

(2)

Properties developed in accordance with a previously approved site development plan or subdivision plat approved by the city prior to the date of adoption of this chapter;

(3)

Expansion of an existing development when the existing landscaping within the development would satisfy the requirements of this chapter if the entire development were treated as a new development.

(Ord. No. 05-22, § 1, 8-2-2005)

Editor's note

Appendix A, Preferred Plant List, referenced above has not been included herein, but is on file for inspection in the office of the city secretary.