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The city considered requiring commercial properties to have at least 60% plant coverage to avoid large rock or mulch beds, but ultimately decided against it over concerns about watering costs and over-regulation.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days.
Could have increased landscaping and irrigation expenses for new commercial developments.
Property owners and businesses, who avoid mandatory landscaping upgrade costs and ongoing maintenance expenses.
Commercial developers who prefer low-cost, low-maintenance rock or mulch landscaping.
The city considered requiring commercial properties to have at least 60% plant coverage to avoid large rock or mulch beds, but ultimately decided against it over concerns about watering costs and over-regulation.
The city is looking to close a loophole that lets commercial developers put down endless gravel or mulch instead of real plants. The new rule would require at least 60% plant coverage in landscaped areas to keep the city looking green and attractive.
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