A. Native Desert Preservation: Any area disturbed during the course of construction that is not contained on a subdivided lot or a street right-of-way shall be restored to a native desert landscape in accordance with an approved revegetation plan.

B. Removal of Debris: All vegetative debris, litter, brush, weeds, excess or scrap material or other debris shall be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with the law. No vegetation shall be buried anywhere in the development. Unless specifically shown on the landscape plan, all dead plants, standing or fallen, shall be removed from the site.

C. Protection of Existing Plantings: Maximum effort should be made to save fine specimens. No material or temporary soil deposits shall be placed within four feet of shrubs or cacti or within ten feet of trees designated on the landscape plan to be retained. Protective barriers or tree wells shall be installed around each plant and/or group of plants that are to remain on the site. Barriers shall not be supported by the plants they are protecting, but shall be self-supporting. They shall be a minimum of four feet high and constructed of a durable material that will last until construction is completed. Chain-link fences and snow fences are examples of acceptable barriers.

D. Slope Plantings: Landscaping of all cuts and fills and/or terraces shall be sufficient to prevent erosion. All unretained cut or fill slopes shall be planted with ground cover appropriate for the purpose and for soil conditions, water availability, and environment. All low water irrigation emitters shall be located on the high side for all sloped landscape plantings in accordance with current industry standards.

E. Additional Landscaping: In residential developments, besides the screening and streetscape required, additional plantings or landscaping elements may be required throughout the subdivision where necessary for privacy, or other reasons in accordance with the landscape plan approved by the Town and taking into consideration cost constraints. In nonresidential developments, all previously disturbed areas or areas disturbed during construction of the site, and those areas not occupied by buildings and required improvements shall be landscaped as part of the landscape plan approved by the Town.

F. Plant Selection: Only plant materials specified on the Fountain Hills Plant List (See Table 3) or as approved by the Community Development Director, may be used in landscaping sites other than single-family and two-family residential sites.

G. Planting Specifications: All imported trees shall be of substantially uniform size and shape, and conform to American Nurseryman standards for size and proportion. Trees shall be properly planted and staked and provision made by the applicant for regular watering and maintenance until they are established. All trees, shrubs, and ground covers shall be planted according to accepted horticultural standards. Dead and dying trees shall be replaced by the applicant during the next planting season. All trees, shrubs, and groundcovers shall be irrigated with low water volume irrigation systems and techniques in accordance with current industry standards.

H. Roadway Sight Lines: Landscaping materials proposed in or near rights-of-way shall be approved at the discretion of the Town Engineer to ensure that roadway sight lines are maintained.