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Section 301.070 D.B.f. Landscaping: All yard area shall either be <br />landscaped green areas or open and left in a natural state. Yards to be <br />landscaped shall be landscaped attractively with lawn, trees and shrubs, in <br />accordance with a plan prepared by a landscape architect. Areas left in a <br />natural state shall be kept free of litter, debris and noxious weeds. Yards <br />adjoining any residential zone shall contain a buffer area consisting of berming, <br />landscaping and/or fencing for the purpose of screening noise, sight, sound and <br />glare. A reasonable attempt shall be made to preserve as many existing trees <br />as is practical and to incorporate them into the Site Plan. Where areas abut <br />residential districts, a buffer area of a minimum depth of 75 feet will be required. <br />The buffer area shall be completely defined and designed, and approved by the <br />City prior to all final City inspections for construction on -site. Prior to the <br />issuance of a building permit or commencement of any improvements on site, <br />the Owner shall provide the City with a financial security for a minimum of 24 <br />months, approved by the City Attorney, to assure construction of the buffer area. <br />Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon <br />its passage, publication according to law, and upon approval by the <br />Commissioner of Natural Resources. i <br />Wyn JohJr <br />Attest: , <br />Mary Ku ne , GMV Administrator <br />Adopted by the Lake Elmo City Council the 25 th day of January, 1994. <br />PUBLISHED IN THE FEBRUARY 9, 1994 STILLWATER GAZETTE EXTRA <br />