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D. During construction of site improvements, erect suitable protective barriers (generally located beyond the drip line) around trees to be preserved, making sure trunks, branches and root structures are not damaged by construction equipment. (S) E. Incorporate tree wells or retaining walls as necessary in the landscape plan to protect existing trees. (G) Maintain historic drip lines. (G) 5.10 Site Furniture and Features Policy: Site furnishings include benches, waste receptacles, planters, railings and bollards. Visual consistency of these elements is desired throughout each development. All components of outdoor site furniture should be low maintenance, highly durable and resistant to vandalism, graffiti, and theft. Standards and Guidelines: A. Outdoor Seating 1) Use outdoor seating that is comfortable, attractive, durable and easy to maintain. (S) 2) Locate benches at major building entryways, drop-off areas, transit stops, pedestrian courtyards and plazas. (S) 3) Locate benches in areas that receive direct sunlight in the winter, are sheltered from winds and shaded in the summer. (G) 4) Where seating is fixed, provide a variety of arrangements (both linear and grouped), which accommodate two (2) to six (6) persons. (G) B. Planters and Waste Receptacles !) Design planters and waste receptacles to coordinate with other furniture. (G) 2) Use materials and colors similar to those used for benches. (G) C. Tree Grates 1) I lse of tree grates is discouraged unless used in con,Junction with structural soils_ Use If necessary; use tree grates to prevent excessive soil compaction and to give added interest to the pavement. (G) 2) Choose tree grates that are fabriCated of a strong, durable material. (S) In areas which receive heavy use, tree guards may be appropriate to give added protection to young trees. (G) D. Trash dumpsters 1) Provide a concrete pad a minimum of 8 feet wide to provide truck access to dumpster locations. (S) 2) Enclose and landscape around all trash dumpsters. (S) (See also Section 4.7, Service Entrances and Loading Areas and Section 6.0, Screen Walls and Fences.) ~. Appendix A of the Louisville Commercial Development Design Standards and Guidelines, entitled "Recommended Plant Materials List," is hereby repealed. The City Manager shall within five (5) days of the effective date of this ordinance adopt by written order the