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44 (E) The applicant shall also acknowledge that no Final Zoning Compliance Permit shall be issued while there is an active (pending) LREC unless a Performance Guarantee, submitted in accordance with Section 2.27 of this Ordinance, has been posted with the Planning and Inspections Department. 6.8.12 Additional Standards for Economic Development Districts (A) Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan The Landscape and Tree Preservation Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.8.10. (B) Preservation of Existing Features (1) Natural features such as streams and ponds, hillsides, rock formations, unique vegetation and natural areas, wildlife habitats, and other similar features must be incorporated into the overall development concept. (2) Building sites, parking areas, and other uses shall be situated in such a way as to protect existing tree stock having a diameter of one-foot or greater when measured four and a half feet above ground level. (3) Trees to be saved shall be noted on the landscape and tree preservation plan and appropriate measures to protect the tree stock from damage during construction, including no grading within the critical root zone, shall be indicated in accordance with Section 6.8.4. (4) Where possible, trees shall be protected in stands or clusters. �The siting f buildings still take advantage of scenic views and taLo_�nto consideration the impact of new structures on views from off_site. (6) Where ever possible, access to views are to be preserved for adjacent property owners and passing motorists. (7) SGGROG views and visual eleMeRtS within the visual GOFFider shall be identified and nrosep.Le !where possible. (C) Buffering Neighboring Uses (1) A minimum buffer of 100 feet in width is to be provided at the boundary of all Economic Development Districts. (2) In accordance with Section 6.6.4, a buffer of 100 feet in width is to be maintained adjacent to the right-of-way of interstate highways. (3) In the Buckhorn EDD, a buffer of 150 feet is required on the portion of the boundary adjacent to the Clearview Subdivision and adjoining residential area on the north side of West Ten Road. (4) In the Hillsborough EDD, a buffer of 100 feet is required along the Old 86 roadway corridor. For properties located within the EDH-1 zoning district, a 50 foot wide buffer is required. (5) Limited breaks in required interstate highway buffers may be allowed in accordance with Section 6.6.4(5). (6) Buffers may consist of existing wooded areas. If existing vegetation is not sufficient for screening, a planted buffer shall be augmented and interspersed, consisting of 50-75% evergreen trees reaching a minimum mature height of 30- feet. (7) In lieu of the Land Use Buffers required in Section 6.8.6, buffers between adjacent land uses, whether internal or external to the project, shall be provided in accordance with the Land Use Buffer Schedule that follows.