Ord #032-3rd Ser/Repealing/amending code re: Industrial Uses

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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 aze rough graded and areas that cannot be developed (such as those located within a power line easement). I. Slopes 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. J. Ground Areas Under Building Roof Overhangs. All ground areas under the building roof overhang must be treated with a decorative mulch and/or foundation planting. K. Detention Ponds. Stortnwater ponds shall be landscaped with an average of a ten (10) foot buffer strip of shade and ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubbery, natural grasses, groundcover and/or other plant materials to provide an aesthetically appealing setting. This landscaping plan shall be in addition to the required landscaping. 16