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4. Existing trees may be used to fulfill boulevard tree standards at the City's discretion. 5. The City may, at its discretion, purchase and install the required boulevard trees. In such case the City shall collect a standard fee per tree. Said fee shall be established by the City Council and based on the estimated market rate cost to purchase and install trees within the development site. (h) Sod and Ground Cover. All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with the approved site plans shall have a minimum depth of four (4) inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas. Exceptions to these criteria may be approved by the Zoning Administrator as follows: 1. Seed may be provided in lieu of sod in any of the following cases: a. Where the seed is applied to future expansion areas as shown on the approved plans. b. Where the seed is applied adjacent to natural areas or wetlands. Seed mixture shall be approved by the City. c. For single-family and two-family residential properties, proper erosion control measures shall be implemented and maintained until vegetation is established. Sod may be required in areas subject to erosion as determined by the Building Official or City Engineer. 2. Undisturbed areas containing existing viable natural vegetation which can be maintained free of foreign and noxious plant materials. 3. Areas designated as open space or future expansion areas properly planted and maintained with native grasses or wild flowers indigenous to Minnesota. Seed mixture shall be approved by the City. 4. Use of mulch materials such as bark, wood chips and decorative rock in support of shrubs and foundation plantings. 5. Natural Prairie Restoration Areas. Native grasses and wild flowers indigenous to Minnesota, planted and maintained on any occupied lot or parcel of land, setback a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line and/or side property line abutting a public street, as part of a garden or landscape treatment. (i) General Landscaping Standards: L., 3-37