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(B) Minimum standards. (1) Overstory trees: (a) Deciduous trees. Two and one-half inch caliper planting size, balled and burlapped. (b) Coniferous trees. Six feet in height planting size, balled and burlapped. (2) Foundation plantings. Coniferous and deciduous shrubs shall be planted at a minimum of 1/3 the mature spread and height of typical growth habits. (3) Front yard trees. All front -yard trees shall be hardwood shade trees or flowering trees. Where overhead utility lines exists, only low growing varieties approved for planting under utility lines shall be allowed. (4) Overstory mix. When multiple quantities of overstory trees are required, at least 75 percent of the trees required shall be deciduous trees. (5) Hardiness. All landscape materials proposed shall be consistent with Minnesota Hardiness Zones, whether indigenous or foreign. Plant species must all be tolerant to snow storage, exposure to salt and sun scald in parking areas. (6) Diversification. In any development in which at least eight overstory trees or foundation plantings are required, at least three varieties of boulevard trees are required on each side of the block. (7) Warranty. All required landscape materials shall be warranted for growth for a minimum of two years after planting. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS § 156.200 OBJECTIVES. To help encourage a more creative approach to the use of land, departures from the city zoning chapter may be granted by the City Council in the form of Planned Unit Development (PUD) Districts, to achieve: (A) A maximum choice of living environments by allowing a variety of housing building types and permitting an increased density per acre and a reduction in lot dimensions, yard, building setbacks and area requirements; (B) A more useful pattern of open space and recreation areas and, if permitted as part of the project, more convenience in the location of accessory commercial uses and services; 368 1 Page