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Signs. Landscape treannent shall be provided in a manner so as to enhance architectural features, strengthen vistas and important axes, and provide shade. Spectacular effects shall be reserved for special locations only. All landscaping desig-n shall cbmply with Section 6-305 (Landscaping and Bufferyards) of these reg-utations. Where natural or existing topogaphic patterns contribute to the beauty and utility of a development, they shall be preserved and developed. Modification to topog-raphy shall be permitted only where it contributes to good appearance. Grades of walk, parking spaces, terraces, and other paved areas shall provide an inviting and stable appearance for walking, and if seating is provided, for Sitting. Unity of design shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant 'varieties and other materials, and by correlation with adjacent developments. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture and color, and for its ultimate ~owth. Plants that are indigenous to the area and plants that will be hardy, harmonious to the design, and of good appearance shaft be used. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or motor traffic, they shall be protected by appropriate curbs, tree guards, or other devices, wherever possible. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of approved trees or shrubs in parkways or paved areas shaft be encouraged. In areas where general planting will not prosper, other materials such as fenqes, walls, and paving of wood, brick, stone, rock, and ~avel shall be used- Parking areas and traffic ways shall be enhanced with landscaped spaces containing trees or tree groups. Shrubs shall be used only where they wilt not obscure vision and will not require excessive maintenance. ' locations other than parking areas, shrubbery., shall be used with restraint. Signs shall' be designed to comply with Section 6-307 (Signs) of these regulations. Materials used in signs shall have good architectural character and shall be harmonious with both building design and the surrounding landscape. Signs shall have good scale in their desig-n and in their visual r~lationship to buildings and surroundings. Colors shall be used harmoniously and with restraint. Excessive brighmess and brilliant colors shall be avoided. Lighting shall be harmonious with the design. If external spot or floor light is used, it shall be arranged so that the light source iS shielded from view. Wall signs shall be part of the architectural concept. Size, color, lettering, location, and arrangement shall be harmonious with the building design, and shall be compatible with signs on adjoimng buildings. Signs shall have good proportions. Ground signs shall be designed to be compatible with the architecture of the building. The same criteria applicable to wall signs shall apply to ~oand signs. Identification signs of a prototype design shall conform to the criteria for wall and gound sigmas. 21