Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/24/2012

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footprint area, whichever is greater. 3. Minimum size of plantings. Landscaping material shall be of the following minimum planting size: Landscape Material Size Deciduous trees 2.5 inches diameter Coniferous trees 6 feet in height Deciduous shrubs 2 feet in height Evergreen shrubs 2 feet in height or 2 feet in wi ichever applies Ornamental trees 1.5 inches diameter 4. Building Perimeter Landscaping: At least fifty percent (50%) ofthe total building perimeter shall be sodded or landscaped with approved around cover, shrubbery and trees in an area of no less than six feet (6') in width. 5. Planting types. (i) Acceptable plantings shall be determined by the City of Ramsey Tree Book. (ii) The compliment of trees fulfilling the landscaping requirements shall be not less than 25 percent deciduous and lot less than 25 percent coniferous. No more than 25 percent of the required plantings shall consist of ornamental trees. (iii) For every 35 feet of public road frontage, one overstory tree shall be planted on the private property adjacent to the public road right-of-way. (C) Topsoil. All exposed ground areas of a site not occupied by building, parking or storage, excluding natural areas that are left undisturbed, shall be covered with si* four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117-1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117-348. (D) Sodding and ground cover. All areas not otherwise improved in accordance with approved site plans shall be finished with sod up to the edge of improved streets. Any alternative to the sod requirement shall require city council approval. (E) Irrigation. 1. All landscaping areas required under this section shall include underground irrigation systems. 2. Exceptions include natural areas that are left undisturbed. 3. All irrigation systems shall include soil moisture and rain sensors to conserve water. 2