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CITY OF HUGO ORDINANCE NO. 2004-395 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF SECTION 1175-140.1 (LANDSCAPING) OF THE HUGO ZONING ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF HUGO ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendments. Section 1175, Subd. 2 (Landscaping) of the Hugo Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: (B) The location, number, size, and type of all mature trees existing on the site, and identification of those to be removed. Mature trees are defined as trees measuring a minimum of six (6) inches in diameter or larger for deciduous trees and measuring four (4) inches in diameter or larger for coniferous trees, measured 54 -inches above the ground. (C) The location, number, type, and size of all trees and shrubs to be planted, as well as the type of mulch to be used. SECTION 2. Amendments. Section 1175, Subd. 9 (Landscaping) of the Hugo Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: (C) Existing shading of water surfaces is preserved along lakes, rivers and streams. SECTION 3. Amendments. Section 1175, Subd. 15 (Single Family Housing) of the Hugo Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: Subd. 15 Single family housing. All yard areas are to be covered with an approved ground cover. Two (2) overstory deciduous shade trees shall be maintained in the front yard of each home site. Where five (5) or more trees are planted as part of a development, no more than twenty (20) percent of the trees planted to meet this requirement shall be of the same species. No tree, shrub, or other plant, except approved ground cover, shall be planted or allowed to grow in public road right-of-way without approval of the City Council. SECTION 4. Amendments. Section 1175, Subd. 16 (Multi -family Housing) of the Hugo Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows: (A) One (1) overstory deciduous shade tree per housing unit. (B) One (1) coniferous tree per housing unit.