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Orono,MN Code of Ordinances Page 12 of 19 <br /> for each 15 surface parking spaces provided, or major fraction thereof. Parking iot <br /> lanciscaping shall be contained in planting beds bordered by a raised concrete curb or <br /> equivalent approved by the planning commission. <br /> d. Maintenance of/andscaping.The owner,tenant and their respective agents shall be jointly and <br /> severally responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping in a condition presenting a <br /> healthy, neat and orderly appearance and free from refuse and debris. Plants and ground <br /> cover which are required by an approved site or landscape plan, and which have died, shall be <br /> replaced within three months of notification by the city. However, the time for compliance may <br /> be extended up to nine months by the city in ord�r to allow for seasonal or weather conditions. <br /> e. Retaining walls. Retaining walls exceeding four feet in height, and staged walls which <br /> cumulatively exceed 16 feet in height or involve more than four tiers, must be constructed in <br /> accordance with plans prepared by a registered engineer or fandscape architect. <br /> f. Candscapingperformance securityrequired.When screening, landscaping or other simi{ar <br /> improvements to property are required by this division, a letter of credit shall be supplied by <br /> the owner in an amount equa{to at least 1Yz times the value of such screening, landscaping or <br /> other improvements.The letter of credit shall be conditioned upon reimbursement of all <br /> expenses incurred by the city for engineering, legal, contracting or other fees in connection <br /> with making or completing such improvements.The letter of credit shall be provlded prior to <br /> the issuance of any building permit and shall be valid for a period of time equal to two full <br /> growing seasons after the clate of installation of the landscaping.The city may accept some <br /> other form of security in lieu of a letter of credit in an amount and under such conditions that <br /> the city may determine to be appropriate. If construction of the project is not compieted within <br /> the time prescribed by building permits and other approvals,the city may, at its option, <br /> complete the work required at the expense of the owner and the surety.The city may allow an <br /> extended period of time for completion of all landscaping, if the delay is due to conditions <br /> which are reasonabEy beyond the �ontrol of the developer. Extensions,which may not exceed <br /> nine months, may be granted due to seasonal or weather conditions.When an extension is <br /> granted, the city shall require such additional security as it deems appropriate. <br /> g. Screening and buffering. <br /> 1. The following uses shall be screened or buffered in accordance with the requirements of <br /> thls sectfon: <br /> i. Principal buildings and structures and any building or structure accessory thereto used <br /> for residential uses at a ciensity of greater than four units per acre shall be buffered <br /> from residential lots located in any R district. <br /> about:blank 8/8/2016 <br />