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• • • Page 13 standards if applicable by placement. Desirable existing trees are valued according to the following table: Existing Tree Value b. Plantings may be grouped if part of an approved landscape plan. c. Standards may be met with different sizes of trees and shrubs. d. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage, Foundation Landscape and Landscape Screen standards simultaneously if applicable by placement. e. An existing tree is considered to be removed if the tree trunk is damaged or if more than 30% of the drip line area is disturbed during the construction process. f. The City may allow flexibility in landscape standards if there are conflicts with solar power, wind power, water harvesting, food production or other innovative measures proposed for the site. g. The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) standards and reviewed by the police department. h. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the right of way without City authorization and shall not be planted in easements without authorization from the holder of the easement. Turf slopes in excess of three to one (3:1) are prohibited. Landscaping Regulations P & Z Report 6/12/13 deciduous deciduous trees deciduous trees under between 6 "- trees over Tree 6" DBH or 12" DBH or 12" DBH or Size evergreen evergreen evergreen trees under trees trees over 20' 12' tall between tall. 12' -20' tall Tree Value 1 large tree 2 large trees 3 large trees b. Plantings may be grouped if part of an approved landscape plan. c. Standards may be met with different sizes of trees and shrubs. d. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage, Foundation Landscape and Landscape Screen standards simultaneously if applicable by placement. e. An existing tree is considered to be removed if the tree trunk is damaged or if more than 30% of the drip line area is disturbed during the construction process. f. The City may allow flexibility in landscape standards if there are conflicts with solar power, wind power, water harvesting, food production or other innovative measures proposed for the site. g. The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) standards and reviewed by the police department. h. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the right of way without City authorization and shall not be planted in easements without authorization from the holder of the easement. Turf slopes in excess of three to one (3:1) are prohibited. Landscaping Regulations P & Z Report 6/12/13