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7. approval to conflrm their conformity with the approved sample colors, types and qualities documented by reference in Exhibit G: Construction of all buildings shall be in conformance with the building codes and regulations adopted by the City of Orono. Any substantial changes to the gross square footage, footprint/wall/roof dimensions or defined building heights shall require a prior amendment to this Agreement. “Substantial changes" shall include (1) an increase in gross square footage or footprint/wall/roof dimensions of any unit so as to require a replatting to keep the unit within its ownership Lot; (2) any increase in building height for rambler townhome units or two-story townhome units that would result in the need for a variance to the standard 30' height limit; or (3) a one foot or greater increase in height of the loA building above the 38' defined height approved per Resolution No. 4915. The separation distances between townhome buildings shall be a minimum of 15' except where speciflcally shown as less than 15' on the approved General Development Plan. Within each Phase of development, if any changes to plans result in building separations less than 15', such plans shall be subject to prior review and approval by the City Council. Landscaping. The approved landscaping plan attached to this Agreement as Exhibit E shall be strictly adhered to, with the following conditions: a) The berm along the Public Works site east boundary may be extended as shown on Sheet C2.3 to assist in establishing a buffer to the Lofts; however, any buffer walls, plantings or other improvements shall be located on the Lofts site as shown in the approved General Development Plan. The Developer shall take extraordinary efforts to minimize impacts on existing vegetation and enhance screening and buffering in the area northwest of the Lofts west building. b) Final landscaping plans shall be subject to the recommendations of Wallace Case as enumerated in his letter dated 11/6/02 as revised or amended per the Memorandum by Tom Kirby dated January 17, 2003. The Homeowners Association(s) shall be responsible for permanent maintenance of landscaping per the Landscaping provisions of the RPUD District. c) Prior to commencement of each Phase of development. Developer shall provide Landscaping Performance Security for the landscaping associated with that Phase in the form of a Letter of Credit in an amount equal to one and one-half times the value of such landscaping improvements as determined by the City. The letter of credit shall provide for reimbursement to the City of all expenses incurred by the City Page 4 of 20 Developer Initial, City Clerk Initial,