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2. Project Value and Performance Security. a. All projects under this ordinance shall be accompanied by at least one estimate from qualified contractors for each of the following: (1) Building Project Cost. This estimate shall consist of the cost of building construction, soil correction, rough grading, and parking lot construction and paving. (2) Site Improvements. This estimate shall consist of the itemized cost of site improvements including plants, paving, irrigation, finish grading, and other site amenities, not including parking lot construction. b. The City may xequir~ a letter of credit, cash escrow, or cash deposit prior to approval of the landscaping plan or initiation of work on the proposed improvement or development. Said security shall guarantee conformance and compliance with the provisions of this section, and where applicable, the conditions of the conditional use permit. [Changes from "stiall" - permit; oplion.to require security] c. The security shall be in an amount to be determined by the Zoning Administrator, but no less than one and one-half (1 I/2) times nor more than twice (2) the amount determined by the Zoning Administrator for completion of the required screening and/or landscaping and site improvements. d. The security shall be in force for at least two (2) growing seasons subsequent to the completion of the required landscaping and to insure proper planting and growth. e. Projects with a cumulative estimated value for subparagraphs 2.a.(i) and 2.a.(ii). of $500,000.00 or more shall submit plans which have been prepared by or under the supervision of and signed by a registered landscape architect licensed by the State of Minnesota, or other qualified party approved by the Zoning Administrator. The screening required herein in all zoning districts etlief-ll~rl--~ shall consist of a solid fence or wall constructed from masonry, brick, wood and/or steel. A chain link fence with slats does not constitute an acceptable screen or aualifv as a solid fence is-these destgned to create a complete screen within two (2) growing seasons. Required fences or walls shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height or be less than six (6) feet in height. Screening shall not extend within fifteen (15) feet if any street and shall be placed along the property line. In the case of screening along the street, screening shall be fifteen (15) feet from the street with landscaping (trees, shrubs, grass, and other planting) between the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance General Provisions 903-12