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(1) Plant material centers shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from the property line and shall not be planted to conflict with public plantings based on the judgment of the Zoning Administrator. (2} Where plant materials are planted in two (2) or more rows, plantings shall be staggered in rows unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator. (3) Where plants or screening is intended, large deciduous and coniferous shrubs shall not be planted more than four(4) feet on center. F. Types of New Trees. Plantings, suitable trees include, but are not limited to the following: Oak Red Maple Sugar Maple Hackberry Birch Honeylocust Little Leaf Linden American Linden Green Ash Ginkgo Kentucky Coffee Tree G. Design. The landscape plan must show some form of designed site amenities (i.e., composition of plant materials, and/or creative grading, decorative lighting, exterior sculpture, etc., which are largely intended for aesthetic purposes). All areas within the property lines (or beyond, if side grading extends beyond) shall be treated. All exterior areas not paved or designated as drives, parking or storage, must be planted with ornamental vegetation (lawns, ground covers or shrubs) unless otherwise approved by the Zoning Administrator. H. Seeding and Sod. Seeding may be used when the City determines sod is not practical or desirable such as, but not limited to, open spaces, sites that are rough graded and areas that cannot be developed (such as those located within a power line easement). I. Siopes and Berms. Slopes that are to be maintained as turf in excess of 2:1 are prohibited unless approved by the Zoning Administrator. All berms must incorporate trees and plantings into the design. In no situation shall berms be used as the sole means of screening. 16