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(4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117-1, or an approved alternative as referenced <br />in section 117-348. <br />Section 117-117 (e) (3) b. is hereby amended to read as follows: <br />b. Topsoil. All exposed ground areas of a site not occupied by building, parking or storage, <br />excluding natural areas that are left undisturbed, shall be covered with six (6) inchesfour <br />(4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117-1, or an approved alternative as referenced <br />in section 117-348. <br />Section 117-120 (e) (14) b. is hereby amended to read as follows: <br />b. Topsoil. All exposed ground areas of a site not occupied by building, parking or storage, <br />excluding natural areas that are left undisturbed, shall be covered with six (6) ir\\'oofour <br />(4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117-1, or an approved alternative as referenced <br />in section 117-348. <br />Section 117-121 (g) (2) f. is hereby amended to read as follows: <br />f. Landscaping. The master plan shall include a landscape plan for the entire development <br />site. Landscaping shall be integrated throughout the site and shall include a combination <br />of overstory trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers (planting beds and raised planters), <br />ground cover, and other landscaping elements. The required number of plantings will be <br />site specific and will be determined largely by the total pervious area of a site. <br />Landscaping should be used to soften and shade parking areas, line sidewalks and streets, <br />accent building entrances, and break up large building facades. Plant selection should <br />focus on functionality and take into account characteristics such as tolerance of soil <br />compaction, poor drainage, and deicing salts. All landscaping shall be over at least s -(6) <br />inchesfour (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117-1, or an approved alternative as <br />referenced in section 117-348, and all landscaped areas shall include underground <br />irrigation systems. <br />Section 117-348 (h) (1) & (2) are hereby amended to read as follows: <br />(1) Mass grading activities of the overall development of a site may utilize on -site stripped <br />topsoil at a minimum thickness of six (6) inchesfour (4) inches. <br />(2) Areas reserved for open space or dedicated parkland, except for natural areas that are left <br />undisturbed, shall include a minimum of six (6) inchesfour (4) inches of topsoil, as <br />defined in Section 117-1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117-348 (i) <br />(1) b., over the entire area and reestablish the same with sod (or seed and/or native <br />grasses and wildflowers, if approved by the city council). Noxious weeds do not <br />constitute acceptable ground cover in any district. <br />Section 117-348 (i) (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: <br />