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Ramsey, MN Code of Ordinances <br />Page 10 of 13 <br />Deciduous shrubs <br />2 feet in height <br />Evergreen shrubs <br />2 feet in height or 2 feet in width, whichever applies <br />Ornamental trees <br />1-inch diameter as measured six inches above ground <br />d. Planting types. Acceptable and preferred plantings shall be identified in <br />the Ramsey Tree Book. The compliment of trees fulfilling the <br />landscaping requirements shall not be less than 25 percent deciduous <br />and not less than 25 percent coniferous. No more than 25 percent of the <br />canopy cover requirements shall be fulfilled with the use of shrubs and <br />ornamental trees. <br />e. Irrigation. If a landscape irrigation system is provided, the system shall <br />be equipped with the following: <br />1. Technology that inhibits or interrupts operation of the irrigation <br />system during periods of sufficient moisture (rain sensor). <br />2. One or more water efficient technologies. This could include, but is <br />not limited to, WasterSense labeled weather -based irrigation <br />controllers, soil moisture sensors, and/or evapotranspiration (ET) <br />sensors. <br />f. Open space. Each townhouse development shall have at a minimum, 40 <br />percent open space for the enjoyment of its residents that may be held <br />as private lots or in common areas. Qualifying areas include grassed <br />lawns, landscape areas, gardens, natural areas, landscape rock, mulch, <br />wetlands, and ponding areas. Of the 40 percent open space, ten percent <br />is to be dedicated as an identifiable common area for use by residents <br />of the development. <br />(7) Screening. <br />a. Bufferyards. The table below establishes the minimum bufferyard and <br />additional plantings required when a higher density zoning district is <br />adjacent to a lower density zoning district. The screening requirements <br />are applicable when any portion of a lot with a higher zoning <br />about:blank 3/1/2019 <br />