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4. Final slopes greater than 3:1 will not be permitted without special treatment such as terracing, retaining walls, or special ground covers. 5. All plant materials shall meet the following minimum size standards in Table 6-1. Table 6-1. Minimum Size Standards for Landscape Materials Plant Type Minimum size at planting Trees: Evergreen 6 feet in height Deciduous - shade 2.5 inches caliper, measured 6 inches from base Deciduous -ornamental 2 inches caliper, measured 6 inches from base Shrubs: Evergreen # 5 container* Deciduous # 5 container* Shrubs used for screening (evergreen or deciduous) # 5 container' * Approximately 5 gallons. See American Standards for Nursery Stock, ANSI 260.1-2004 for exact specifications. 6. As an alternative to the minimum standards for landscape materials, a landscape plan prepared by a qualified professional certifying that said plan will meet the intent of this Section may be submitted. C. Landscaping of Setback Areas. All required setbacks not occupied by buildings, parking, paths or plazas shall be landscaped with turf grass, native grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, perennial flowering plants, and surrounding pervious ground cover. 1. A minimum of one (1) tree shalt be planted for every fifty (50) feet of street frontage, lake shore or stream frontage, or fraction thereof. a. Trees adjacent to streets shalt be planted within the front yard and may be arranged in a cluster or placed at regular intervals to best complement existing landscape design patterns in the area. b. Salt tolerance and root structure should be considered when selecting tree species adjacent to streets, sidewalks and parking areas. c. Where property abuts a take or stream, trees shall be planted at intervals of no more than fifty (50) feet along the shoreline, except where natural vegetation is sufficient to meet this requirement. 2. In addition to the requirements of C.1 above, a minimum of five (5) trees shall be planted for every one (1) acre of land that is developed or disturbed by development activity. Such trees may be used for parking tot landscaping or screening as specified in subsections D and E below. D. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping. The purpose of interior parking tot landscaping is to minimize the expansive appearance of parking tots and provide shaded parking areas. Landscaping shall consist of planting islands, medians and borders, comprising the required planting area specified under item (1) below. 1. At least five (5) percent of the interior area of parking lots with more than thirty (30) spaces shall be devoted to landscape planting areas. Areas may consist of islands or corner planting beds. 2. Shade trees shall be provided within the interior of parking tots (in islands or corner planting beds) in accordance with the following table: