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Project Value Minimum Landscape Value <br /> (hreluding building construction, <br /> site preparation,and site improvements) <br /> Below$1,000,000 2.0 % <br /> $1,000,000- $2,000,000 1.7 % <br /> $2,000,001 -$3,000,000 1.4% <br /> $3,000,001 -$4,000,000 1.15 % <br /> Over$4,000,000 1.0 % <br /> In instances where healthy plant materials of acceptable <br /> species exist on a site prior to its development,the application <br /> of the standards in this section may be adjusted by the City to <br /> allow credit for such material,provided that such adjustment <br /> is consistent with the intent of this ordinance. <br /> b) A reasonable attempt shall be made to preserve as many <br /> existing trees as is practicable and to incorporate them into <br /> the site plan. <br /> c) All new overstory trees shall be balled and burlapped or <br /> moved from the growing site by tree spade. Deciduous trees <br /> shall have a minimum caliper of 21/2.inches. Coniferous trees <br /> shall be a minimum of six feet in height. Ornamental trees <br /> shall have a minimum caliper of 1`/2 inches. <br /> d) All site areas not covered by buildings, sidewalks, parking <br /> lots, driveways,patios, or similar hardsurface materials shall <br /> be covered with sod or an equivalent ground cover approved <br /> by the city. This requirement shall not apply to site areas <br /> retained in a natural state. <br /> e) In order to provide for adequate maintenance of landscaped <br /> areas, an underground sprinkler system shall be provided as <br /> part of each new development, except one and two family <br /> dwellings and additions to existing structures which do not at <br /> least equal the floor area of the existing structure. A sprinkler <br /> system shall be provided for all landscaped areas except areas <br /> to be preserved in a natural state. <br /> 9 <br />