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Shrubs <br />1 per 30 lineal feet of site perimeter or 1 per 300 <br />square feet of building footprint area, whichever is <br />greater. <br />3. Minimum size of plantings. Landscaping material shall be of the following minimum <br />planting size: <br />Type Size <br />Deciduous 2.5 inches diameter as measured three feet above ground <br />trees <br />Coniferous 6 feet in height <br />trees <br />Deciduous 2 feet in height <br />shrubs <br />Evergreen 2 feet in height or 2 feet in width, whichever applies <br />shrubs <br />Ornamental 1.5 inches diameter as measured three feet above ground <br />trees <br />4. Planting types. <br />(i) Acceptable plantings shall be determined by the City of Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(ii) The compliment of trees fulfilling the landscaping requirements shall not be <br />less than 25 percent deciduous and lot less than 25 percent coniferous. No more <br />than 25 percent of the required plantings shall consist of ornamental trees. <br />(iii) For every 35 feet of public road frontage, one overstory tree shall be planted on <br />the private property adjacent to the public road right-of-way. <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 inches of topsoil, as <br />defined in section 117-1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117-348 <br />c. Sodding and ground cover. All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with <br />approved site plans shall be finished with sod up to the edge of improved streets. Any <br />alternative to the sod requirement shall require city council approval. <br />d. Irrigation. <br />1. All landscaping areas required under this section shall include underground <br />irrigation systems. <br />2. Exceptions include natural areas that are left undisturbed. <br />