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• • Attachment 2: Landscaping and Tree Preservation Standards Page 5 Trees s mounded by hatdxape on 3 sines are valued at 100% Canopy. Trees with aaess to plastron soil outset of the Land are reaui:'eu' to meet so: vClume requirement for a shared bet 5 Foundation Landscape (FL). The purpose of this requirement is to soften and enhance building architecture, define access points, add color and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural environment. a. The foundation landscape planting requirement for each level is described in the following table: Foundation Landscape (FL) Requirements Pe 100 linear feet (LF) of Building* Level rees and Shrubs 1 large, 1.5 medium, or 2 small 2 large, 3 medium, or 4 small 3 large, 5 medium, or 10 small 6 large, 10 medium, or 20 small Foundation Landscape Zone Within 15' of the building *Round to the nearest plant b. The following equation shall be used to calculate required foundation landscape plantings: Budding Linear Feet / 100 = # of required trees and shrubs c. The foundation landscape shall be planted in the foundation landscape zone adjacent to the building face where the requirement applies. The City may allow flexible planting locations where service areas or other constraints make the requirement difficult to meet. 6 Open Areas Landscape (OL): The purpose of this requirement 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 outlots, cul de sac islands, boulevard medians, storm water detention areas, and disturbed areas that are not located within the foundation landscape zone, vehicular hardscape area or the building footprint. Open areas landscaping shall meet the following requirements.