Cape Coral Landscaping Requirements for all development other than single-family detached dwellings and duplexes.

The provisions of this rule shall not apply to single-family detached dwellings and duplexes unless otherwise specifically stated herein. The soil surface of the land area not covered by structures or hardscape features shall be covered with sod or planting beds containing canopy trees, accent trees, palm trees, shrubs, groundcover, or any combination thereof. Shrubs in planting beds shall be planted not more than 48 inches apart. Permeable synthetic turf may be used in lieu of sod, so long as it is not used to cover more than 20% of the total land area not covered by structures or hardscape features and is not within a front yard or right-of-way. The right-of-way from the edge of the street pavement to the property line shall be planted in accordance with the requirements of subsection B. below.