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d. The security shall be in an amount to be determined by the Zoning Administrator, but no less than one and one - half (1 -1/2) 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. e. 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. f. 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. 3. Any screening required herein shall consist of a solid fence or wall constructed of masonry, wood, or another material suitable for the purpose and approved by the Zoning Administrator. A chain link or cyclone fence with slats does not constitute an acceptable screen nor qualify as a solid fence. Such required screen shall not exceed eight feet, except by written approval of the Zoning Administrator. The screen may be lower than eight feet, but no lower than that which will accomplish the required screening effect. Screening shall not extend within fifteen (15) feet of any street and shall be placed along the property line or in the case of screening along a street, fifteen (15) feet from the street with landscaping (trees, shrubs, grass, and other planting) between the screening and the boulevard. 4. Earth mounds, compact evergreen, or dense deciduous hedge five (5) to six (6) feet in height, together with over and under story trees or other plantings may be required in addition to or in lieu of or in addition to other screening. Where required, such landscaping shall consist of the following: a. Earth mounds not greater than four (4) feet in height and shall not exceed a 1:1.5 slope. Page 62