16.80.060 Alternative landscaping option.
A. The applicant may request a modification of the landscaping requirements set forth in LMC 16.80.030 and 16.80.040.
B. The enforcing officer, site plan review committee and/or hearings examiner may approve a modification of the landscaping requirements of this chapter only if:
1. The proposed landscaping implements portions of an urban forestry program or plan duly adopted by the city council;
2. The proposed landscaping represents an equal result that could not have been achieved by strictly following the requirements of this chapter; and
3. The proposed landscaping complies with the stated purpose of this chapter.
C. Natural vegetation or stands of trees existing prior to development of the site may be acceptable to meet all or part of the landscaping requirements. (Ord. 1154 §17, 2001; Ord. 871 §2 (part), 1989).