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• • • The screening required in this section shall consist of earth mounds, berms or ground forms; fences and walls; landscaping (plant materials) or land- scaped fixtures (such as timbers) used in combination or singularly so as to block direct visual access to an object. Subd. 27. Landscaping. Landscaping on a lot shall consist of a finish grade and a soil retention cover such as sod, seed and mulch, or plantings to protect the soil and aesthetic values on the lot and adjacent property. In all districts, all developed uses shall provide landscaping from urban curb and gutter to the road right-of-way lines. This landscaped yard shall be kept clear of all structures, exterior storage and off-street parking. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained on all required front and side yards in all developed districts except where pavement or crushed stone is used for walkways or driveways. Subd. 28. Access. Drives and Access. Access drives may not be placed closer than five (5) feet to any side or rear lot line. The number, type, and setback of access drives onto major streets may be controlled and limited in the interests of public safety and efficient traffic flow. Access drives onto county roads shall require a review by the County Engineer. This review shall be acquired prior to the issuance of any building permits. The County Engineer shall determine the appropriate location, size and design of such access drives and may limit the number of access drives in the interest of public safety and efficient traffic flow. Access drives to principal structures which traverse wooded, steep or open field areas shall be constructed and maintained to a width and base material depth sufficient to support access by emergency vehicles. All access drives (driveways) shall comply with the following standards. See Also Sect ion 8 Subdivision 4 (C). (Amended Ord. 04-87 July 27, 1987) Driveway/Accessway Standards. Single Family Detached (1) Maximum Slopes (2) Minimum Width Ten feet vertical rise in 100 horizontal feet. Ten feet driveway base. Vegetation should be cleared to 8 feet on each side of driveway centerline from the edge of the roadway to the front property line. Commercial/Multiple Family Eight feet vertical rise in 100 horizontal feet. Ten feet driveway base or as approved by community engineer. (3) Minimum Surface Capable of supporting emergency fire or other heavy Strength vehicles. All lots or parcels shall have direct, adequate, physical access for emergency vehicles along the frontage of the lot or parcel from either an existing dedicated public roadway or an approved private roadway. 30