1990-21 Xeriscape LandscapingPreparation of this Document was aided through financial assistance
received from the State of Florida under the Local Government Land
Development Regulation Assistnce Program authorized by Chapter 89-
253, Laws of Florida, and administerd by the Florida Department of
Community Affairs.
ORDINANCE NO. 21-90
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 45-2, DEFINITIONS, OF ARTICLE I OF APPENDIX C-
ZONING TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR XERISCAPE AND SECTION 45-36,
GENERAL PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE III APPENDIX C ZONING OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR XERISCAPE LANDSCAPING PRACTICES;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCE8 OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 45-2, Definitions, of Article I of
Appendix C-Zoning, of the Village Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Xeriscape means a method of water conservation gained
through the utilization of trees, shrubs, vines, plants,
groundcover and turf grasses which are drought tolerant.
The implementation of appropriate planning and design,
use of soil amendments, efficient irrigation, practical
turf grass, use of drought tolerant plants, mulches and
appropriate maintenance results in reduced water
consumption but still provides a very wide range of
attractive landscaping alternatives.
Section 2. Section 45-36, General Provisions, of Article
III of Appendix C-Zoning, of the Village Code is hereby amended as
follows:
O. Xeriscape landscaping practices. Properties within all
zoning districts are encouraged to utilize xeriscape
landscaping practices to simultaneously enhance the
appearance of the property while requiring less water
and energy. Xeriscape practices in the Village shall be
based on the latest published South Florida Water
Management District xeriscape manual.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS 14 DAY OF JUNE , 1990.
' PLACED ON FIRST PUBLIC HEARING THIS 14 DAY OF JUNE ,
1990.
PLACED ON SECOND PUBLIC HEARING THIS 28 DAY OF JUNE ,
1990.
PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PA88ED THIS 28 DAY OF
JUNE , 1990.
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MAYOR
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
' Village Clerk
This Document was prepared by Craig A. Smith & Associates for the
Village of North Palm Beach, April 1990.
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