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LANDSCAPING Landscape generally refers to the planted areas both on the property and in the public parkway and includes trees, shrubs, hedges, groundcover, lawn, .decorative stones, berms, walls, fences, water, sculpture, decorative lighting and street furniture. Whenever possible, existing mature landscaping should be retained and incorporated into the landscape plan. The purpose of these standards is to give the prospective developer or property owner latitude when designing the required landscape plan. Landscaping should help complete the design of the site and not be added as an afterthought. Land- scaping must be maintained on a regular basis and should be designed to provide visual screening and entryway enhancement. General Standards" 1. Landscaped areas should be planned and designed as an integral part of the project. The type, quantity and placement of plant material should be selected for its structure, texture, color and compatibility with the building design and materials. 2. Exterior lighting, signs, walls and walkways should also be incorporated as an integral part of the landscape design. 3. Soil, water: sun conditions and other factors should be considered in the choice of specific plant materials. 4. An automatic irrigation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas. 5. Required front setbacks on residential properties shall be landscaped. Cement, decorative stone, asphalt, pressed concrete or other non-landscape materials are prohibited. Minimum Standards 1. Plant Material Minimum size street trees shall be 24-inch box, with the excep- tion of specimens, minimum size trees for parking lot and site landscaping shall be 15 gallon. All newly planted trees shall be supported with stakes or guy wires. Shrubs shall be minimum 5 gallon size. When planted to serve as a hedge or screen, shrubs shall be planted with 2 to 4 feet spacing, depending on the plant ~pecies. c. Depending on the plant material, groundcover shall be generally spaced at a maximum of 6 to 8 inches on-center. When used as groundcover, minimum one gallon size shrubs may be planted at 18 to 24 inches onTcenter. d. All plant material shall be installed in a healthy, vigorous condition typical to the species. Ail developments are subject to approval of a landscape plan by the Planning and Development Services Department. - 26 -