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3 . A continuous pouredomorinnomplace concrete curb shall be provided around landscape islands . WWI 4 . Where vehicles will extend over landscape islands , such islands shall be increased two and one - half feet in depth by decreasing the length of the parking stall the same distanceWEEME 5 . When grading a site for parking purposes , runoff from parking areas must be infiltrated through grass011 " I ' ll lined swales or porousensfill retention areas rather than directing the flow to natural wetlands . 6 . Pedestrian ways are buffered with intermediate landscape between sidewalks right- of- way . Buildings and Grounds 1 . Landscaping ' around the entire base (foundation ) of structures is required and shall be in scale with adjacent structures and be of approximate size at maturity to accomplish its intended purpose . 2 . Landscaping to define use boundaries and circulation patterns , and to create courtyard environments within the site , is required . 3 . No fence or wall shall be located within ten -feet of the front property line or of any street right- of-wa line . 4 . Vegetation of varying heights and textures shall be placed along walls and fences . 5 . Long expanses of fence or wall surfaces must be offset and architecturally designed to prevent monotony . 6 . Chain link fencing is not permitted in areas visible from adjacent properties , parking areas , street or pedestrian walkways unless it is screened through use of coniferous trees and / or appropriate shrub plantings . 7 . Objects such as water towers , storage tanks , processing equipment , cooling towers , communications towers , vents , and any other structures or equipment shall be compatible with the building architecture or screened from adjacent properties , parking areas , streets , and pedestrian walkways by using a 1 - 11 combination of landsca i ng and fences or walls . Plant Materials : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 1 . All areas not paved or built upon shall be landscaped with trees , shrubs , and lawns . 2 . Large uninterrupted areas of gravel or bark mulch or bare soil are prohibited . 3 . Whenever possible , existing vegetation shall be preserved . 4 . If existing vegetation is not preserved , no fewer than the number of trees per acre specified in the section , " Plant Size and Distribution , " shall be planted , not counting trees planted in parking lot islands smaller than 500 square feet . MEN NEWEW 5 . All irrigation systems are to be below ground , fully automated systems in compliance with all applicable building code requirements 6 . All backflow control devices are to be located or screened so that they are not visible from streets , parking lot or pedestrian areas . 7 . Along streets and highways , and at driveway intersections , plant materials must be selected and placed to avoid blocking sight lines at intersection and curb cuts . At such intersections , a 10 - foot by 70 - foot site triangle must be provided , with the 10 -foot dimension located on the street with the lesser traffic volume . 8 . Along utility rights- of-way , planting must not disrupt service or access to overhead or underground equipment . 9 . Plant material must be used to provide microclimate modification and energy conservation . Plant Size & Distribution : The number and distribution of trees which must be planted , by size , is as follows : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TREES PER ACRE OF PERCENT USE CATEGORY UNOBSTRUCTED DISTRIBUTION OF OPEN SPACE TREES LARGE SMALL LARGE SMALL11114 Residential Single -family , Two -family N/A N/A NIA N/A • Multi -famil N/A N/A N/A N/A Accommodations & Food Service 39 15 70 % 30 % Administrative & Support Services 24 52 30 % 70 % Arts , Entertainment & Recreation 51 23 70 % 30 % Construction 51 23 70 % 30 % Educational Services 24 52 30 % 70 % Finance & Insurance 24 52 30 % 70 % Health Care & Social Assistance 24 52 30 % 70 % MEME Information 24 52 30 % 70 % Management of Companies & Enterprises 51 23 70 % 30 % Profession , Scientific & Technical Services 51 23 70 % 30 % Public Administration 24 52 30 % 70 % Real Estate , Rental & Leasing 51 23 70 % 30 % Retail Trade 39 15 70 % 30 % Transportation & Warehousing 64 1 26 70 % 30 % Utilities 20 10 70 % 30 % Wholesale Trade 64 26 70 % 30 % " UNOBSTRUCTED OPEN SPACE INCLUDED ALL AREAS NOT COVERED BY BUILDINGS , PARKING LOTS , DRIVEWAYS , SIDEWALKS , AND OTHER IMPERVIOUS SURFACES , PARKING LOT ISLANDS MAY BE COUNTED AS UNOBSTRUCTED OPEN SPACE IF THEY ARE AT LEAST 500 SQUARE FEET IN AREA. 9