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e. Existing developed properties, which receive three or more code violations in a l2-month period for landscaping which in the opinion of the city are attnoutable, wholly or partially, to lack of proper watering shall be required to install an irrigation system. 1001.6 Maintenance. I) General. In all districts, the owner, or his agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance, in perpetuity, of all landscaping material in good condition so as to present a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance and clear of weeds, refuse and debris. Landscaping material shall be trimmed and maintained so as to meet all city, county or state site distance requirements. 2) Failure to Conform or Maintain. If at any time after the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, any landscaping material is found to be in non-confonnance, including, but not limited to, dead or dying plant material, notice shall be issued to the owner or his agent that corrective action is required to be in compliance with this article. Such notice shall describe what action is necessary to comply. The owner or his agent shall have a time period, as set forth by the Code Compliance Division of the Zoning, Planning and Building Department, to fulfill the landscaping requirements. Failure of compliance within the allotted time shall be considered a violation of this section and shall subject the property owner to fines as determined appropriate, by the Special Master of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. 3) Tree Hatracking. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or city department to hatrack any tree. 4) Edging. Edging shall be accomplished m such a manner so as not to destroy landscaping material. 5) Fertilization. Fertilize landscaping material, as needed, to maintain healthy, viable growth. Apply appropriate fertilizer to avoid symptoms of chlorosis and trace element deficiency. Use of environmentally safe fertilizer is required. Application of fertilizer must conform to manufacturers specifications. 1001.7 Tree removal permit. No existing tree on the site having a trunk diameter of three inches or greater, except for Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian Petter), Metopium toxiferum (Poison Wood), Albizia Lebbeck (Woman's Tongue), Dalbergia Sisoo (Indian Rosewood), Thespesia Populnea (Seaside Mahoe), Hibiscus Tilliaceus (Mahoe), Casuarina spp. <Australian Pine), Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cajeput Tree), Ficus Benjamina (Weeping Fig), Ficus Nitida (Laurel Fig) species, Acacia Auriculifonnis (Earleaf Acacia), Bishoffia Javanica or Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine) shall be removed or relocated without a permit from the Zoning, Planning and Building Department of the City. In evaluating whether to grant a tree removal permit, the Director Adopted December 10, 2002 CHAPTER 18 LaDdscape RequiremeDts 1000 - 8