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islands shall be a minimum of 150 square feet in area, be of appropriate width and length, and include at least one tree meeting the requirements of this ordinance. G. Landscape Design Specifications. All landscape plans and landscaping under this subdivision shall follow and be in compliance with the following requirements, together with all other Code regulations: 1. Diverse Selection. The landscape plan shall include a full complement of over story, ornamental and evergreen trees, shrubbery, and ground covers that are hardy and appropriate for the locations in which they are planted, and which provide year-round color and interest. 2. Existing Plant Credit. Plant materials existing on a site at the time of development, may be used as a credit against the requirements of these landscape regulations; the City Council shall determine the extent of credit allowed, based on the evaluation of species, size, location, quality of existing plant materials and the consistency with the intent of these regulations. 3. Plant Selection. The City maintains a list of trees that may not be used to satisfy the landscaping requirement of this section. 4. Method of Installation. All deciduous and coniferous trees shall be planted in accordance with American Standards for Nursery Stock relating to quality of stock and appropriate sizing of the root ball for balled and burlapped and spade -moved trees. 5. Slopes and Berms. Final slopes greater than the ratio of 3:1 will not be permitted without special approval or treatment, such as special seed mixtures or reforestation, terracing, or retaining walls. Berming used to provide required screening of parking lots and other open areas shall not have slopes in excess of 3:1. 6. Landscape Plan Maintenance. Quantity and character of landscaping, as originally approved, shall be maintained in perpetuity by the property owner unless the City approves a change to the landscaping plan. Maintenance shall include removal of litter, dead plant materials, unhealthy or diseased trees, and necessary pruning. Natural watercourses within a buffer shall be maintained as free flowing and free of debris. 7. Erosion Control. All areas of any site shall be restored and maintained in accordance with provisions of the city erosion control standards, and other requirements of the Code. 8. Placement of Trees and Shrubs. No trees or shrubs shall be planted within any drainage/utility easements, road right-of-way, or where it would now or in the future materially impede the clear vision area or other driveway between a height of two and one-half (2-1/2) and ten (10) feet in the clear vision area. (revised 3/18/09) 9. Completion Deadline. All plants required for screening purposes shall be planted to completion within six months from date of issuance of a building permit unless otherwise approved by the city due to the time of the year or if an alternative schedule is set in a development agreement. In no case shall the period exceed six months from issuance of the certificate of occupancy. El 221909v1