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SECTION 7 NATIVE LANDSCAPES 7.1 Native Landscape Alternative. A native landscape alternative to the requirements of this Ordinance is allowed in all zoning districts. Landscape plans, or portions thereof, approved as "native" are exempt from the other requirements of this Ordinance. An applicant proposing a "native landscape" shall submit a landscape plan depicting the current state of the natural area, its location on the property, and where any restoration of native area will be done. The plan must describe all features which make the planned restoration or retention of the area "native" as opposed to simply undisturbed. The plan shall also show fire breaks between the planting area and any structure. 7.2 Approval. A "native landscape" plan for restoration shall be approved if the proposed "native" area is composed of at least 80% native grasses and (orbs, native plants, or a combination thereof. A plan proposing to preserve or leave undisturbed an area of the property may be approved as "native" landscaping if the specified area is composed of at least 50% native grasses and fortis, native plants, or a combination thereof. 7.3 Maintenance of Native Landscaping. Once approved, native grass areas shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner without any noxious weeds, and mowed at least once per year. SECTIONS LANDSCAPING OF EXISITING USES. Existing uses shall comply with the landscaping requirements listed in. Sections 4 through 6 of this Ordinance at the time any alterations are made on the buildings and premises. SECTION 9 SCREENING REQUIREMENTS IN NON-RESIDENT"IAL DISTRICTS 9.1 Parking Area Screening. Any off street parking area containing more than six (6) parking spaces, any part of which is within thirty (30) feet of an adjoining residence or residential area or across the street from any residence or residential area, and any driveway to a parking area containing at least six (6) spaces within fifteen (15) feet of an adjoining residential zone shall be completely screened to a height of at least three and one-half (3-1/2) feet above the parking grade Such screening shall be accomplished through the use of earth berming, plant materials, or a combination of both, but not walls or fencing. 9.2 Trash areas and Accessory Structures. In all non-residential districts, all trash and trash handling equipment shall be stored within the principal structure, within an attached structure accessible from within the principal structure, or totally screened from eye level view from public streets and adjacent residential or non-residential zoned properties. If accessory structures are proposed, they shall be constructed of the sane building materials as the principal structure and. be readily served through swinging doors. Design shall be approved by the Fire Department.