§ 39-77. Applicability.

(a)

All development of land requiring a site plan review in accordance with Chapter 5, Article IX, of the Broward County Code of Ordinances shall require submittal of a landscape plan that complies with the provisions of this article. Where required by Chapter 481, Florida Statutes, landscape plans shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect, or other person authorized pursuant to Sections 481.301 through 481.329, Florida Statutes.

(b)

Exemptions: In addition to the exemptions provided for in Section 5-180(c) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, the following shall be exempted from the provisions of this article:

(1)

Bona fide agricultural activities;

(2)

Athletic fields;

(3)

Golf course play areas;

(4)

Grass parking areas on facilities where grass parking is permitted;

(5)

Turf in stormwater management areas;

(6)

Community play areas;

(7)

Cemeteries;

(8)

Everglades restoration projects;

(9)

Airports: The "clear zones" extending from the perimeter security fence or wall for the Air Operations Area at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including the airspace above and within the clear zones, as described in the Airport Security Program mandated by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, pursuant to federal aviation security requirements in effect currently or in the future, so as not to obstruct the visibility of the perimeter security fence or wall;

(10)

Airside developments: Property considered airside of the Air Operations Area at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport; and

(11)

Underpasses: Properties or portions of properties that lie directly under the an elevated right-of-way; except for the requirements of shrubs and groundcover pursuant to Section 39-87(a) which, in the alternative, may require nonliving landscape material such as mulch or gravel, if more practical and appropriate.

(Ord. No. 2017-15 , § 4, 5-23-17)