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Subsection 9.20.28 Subdivision 7 b. 6 is hereby amended to read as follows: e 6. Landscaping. The Master Plan shall include a Landscape for the entire development site. Landscaping shall be integrated throughout site and shall include a combination of overstory trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers (planting beds and raised planters), ground cover, and other landscaping elements. The required number of plantings will be site specific and will be determined largely by the total pervious area of a site. Landscaping should be used to soften and shade parking areas, line sidewalks and streets, accent building entrances, and break up large building facades. Plant selection should focus on functionality and take into account characteristics such as tolerance of soil compaction, poor drainage, and deicing salts. All landscaping shall be over at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in Section 9.02, and all landscaped areas shall include underground irrigation systems. Subsection 9.50.02 Subdivision 6 e. 1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. A final Landscape Plan/Tree Preservation Plan in accordance with Sub- section 9.50.02, Subd. 4. e, revised in accordance with preliminary plat comments and staff review letter. Subsection 9.50.30 Subdivision 10 j. 1 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. Provide finish grading and turf establishment for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces and provide landscape screening in accordance with City Policy. Except for natural areas that are left . undisturbed and areas improved with buildings or paving, all areas reserved for dedicated parkland shall include at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in Section 9.02. Subsection 9.50.50 Subdivision 3 h. is hereby amended to read as follows: h. Lot Grading. All lots shall be graded in accordance fo tn to plan. In addition, erosion control measures shall be erosion. Upon completion of the grading, at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in Section 9.02, shall be applied to all exposed ground areas. And said areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the final landscape plan. Subsection 9.50.50 Subdivision 3 n. is hereby amended to read as follows: f n. Boulevard Sodding. This item shall be completed just prior to the subdi d the building. This item may be completed sooner provided maintains the sod until the dwelling or structure is occupied. Boulevard sod shall be installed over at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in Section 9.02.