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d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill the Foundation • Landscape Standards as described in Section 3 Subd.4.Q.8. • • Page 5 e. Smaller landscape materials may be substituted at the following rates: 1 Large Tree = 1.5 Medium or 2 Small Trees 3-1 Large Shrubs = 5-1.5 Medium or 1-0-3 Small Shrubs f. The design of landscaping for ground areas under the building roof overhang must take into account the potential effects of runoff from the roof edge. Trees planted within 30' of the building shall be considered within the foundation landscape zone 5. Open Areas Landscape Standards: The purpose of these standards is to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix of plant materials in open areas. Open areas include disturbed site areas, such as cul de sac islands, boulevard medians, storm water management areas, common areas in multifamily sites that are not for recreation facilities, and disturbed areas that are not located within the foundation landscape zone, vehicular hardscape area or the building footprint. Open Area landscaping standards do not apply to single family residential lots. Open areas landscaping shall meet the following standards. plants. a. The open areas planting standards are described in the following table: Open Areas Landscape Standards Per 2000 SF* Trees and Shrubs 1 large 3 large * Rounded to the nearest tenth, with a minimum factor of one. b. Round all calculations to the nearest whole number of c. Only land above the normal water level shall be included in the open area calculation for storm water detention areas. Planting shall be located above the normal water level in detention areas. The City may require specific tree species in locations where water levels vary. Landscaping Regulations Draft Amendment 070313