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2) 3) durable: low growing shrubs at a minimum ratio of 1 shmh per 5 lineal feet; durable ground covers or a combination of the two_ Irrigated turf may also be placed in these areas. However, if the width of the area between sidewalk and curb is less than 10 feet: it would require subsurface irrigation. (S) b. Provide an additional 1 tree per 40 lineal feet of street frontage within 10 feet outside the sidewalk, internal to the development. (S) c. Provide a minimum of 1 shrub per 5 lineal feel 8 sln-nbs pei' tree plus ground cover or turf grass lawn outside the sidewalk, internal to the development. Turf.qhould be limited in this area and when used should be planned in a manner that can be efficiently irrigated, l,ow water using turf species should be chosen, provided they will Lvpically provide a green appearance. (S) Where attached sidewalks are proposed: a. Provide a minimum of 1 tree per 20 lineal feet of public and private street frontage within 15 feet of the edge of the sidewalk. Tree spacing should he evahmted relative to the mature canopy size; as provided in the Recommended Plant Materials l,ist maintained by the City and on file with the Planning Division. (S) b. Provide a minimum of 5 shrubs per 2lLlil~ealXeeI tree plus perennial flowerbeds, ground cover or grass lawn within 20 feet of the edge of curb. l,awn areas that are less than 10 feet wide in any one dimension and bordered By impervious (or paved) surfaces; may not be turf; unless irrigated with a subsurface (no pop up or spray heads) system_ (S) Where meandering sidewalks are proposed: a. Provide a minimum of 1 tree per 20 lineal feet of public and private street frontage. Tree spacing should be evaluated relative to the mature canopy size; as provided in the Recommended Plant Malerials list maintained bv the City and on file with the Planning Division. (S) b. Accompany the trees with a variety of shrubs and ground covers i;tllU lilac OClllllll~ ail llltC~lO.l U~OlllpIOllCllt k/l tllC l___J ...... _1___'__ lauu~a_p~ u~igu. Terracing of landscape area may a]so be appropriate in this area; however, herming shm]ld be avoided, as it tends to lead to inefficient irrigation and waler waste_ (ff~G) Provide a minimum of 8 shrubs per .2D2hxeaLt~eeI tree plus perennial flowerbeds, ground cover or grass lawn. l,awn areas that are less than 10 feet wide in any one dimension and bordered by impervious (or paved) surfaces: may not be turf, unless irrigated with a subsurface (no pop up or spray heads) system_ (S)