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and all subdivisions, with the exception of minor subdivisions, as defined in Chapter 154. The landscape plan shall be prepared by a certified landscape architect and include the following: 1. The location, size, quantity, and species of all existing and proposed plant materials. 2. Methods for protecting existing trees and other landscape material, consistent with §154.257. 3. Structural and ground cover materials. 4. Provisions for irrigation and other water supplies. 5. Details and cross sections of all required screening. �,,__Special planting instructions. 6-.S.Utilitics arid driveways shall also be clearIv sh(,m,n on th LLINCI ILI B, Design Considerations. The following design concepts and requirernents shall be considered when developing a landscape plan. I . To the maximum extent possible, the landscape plan shall incorporate existing trees and other vegetation on the site. 2. Landscaped areas should be of adequate size to allow proper plant growth, protect plantings from vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and provide adequate areas for -olant maintenance. 3. A variety of trees and shrubs should be used to provide visual interest year round. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the required number of trees and shrubs may consist of any one species. A minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of the required number of trees shall be deciduous shade trees, and a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) shall be coniferous trees. Ornaniental trees i LISCd whell apr)W-�, (nvards tandsca sec e ients, However,111 nurnberof tree.s shall not_ exceed_151,11�gaof the -(L �iired amount. 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, dule, shall meet the following minimum size standards in Table 6-1.-Trees planted ter the -_ 0