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12. Encourage use of a variety of deciduous, coniferous, and ornamental trees shrubs flowers and goundcovers 13. Promote year-round ornamental/visual interest 14. Promote the minimization of environmental impacts through promotion of natural systems and use of low -maintenance native 1p ants 15. Ensure longevity and practicality of the landscaped environment B. Requirement of a Landscape Plan: With the exception of single and double family residences the requirements of this section shall apply for all new developments, any redevelopment that includes an expansion in excess of 15% of the existing gross floor area, or an expansion cif° a parking area b, 20 stalls or more. The plan, at a minimum, shall depict the following: 1. Boundary lines and dimensions of the property. 2. Locations of existing and proposed buildings, parking lots, roads, and ether improvements. 3. Planting schedule containing s bols quantities, common and botanical names size of plant materials and root condition. 4. Planting details dg ictin a proposed locations of all proposed lant materials. 5. T.nrntinns and detailsOf other landcrapina features siich as berms walls fences sculpture, planters, etc. 6. Details on restoration of disturbed areas with re and to being seeded or sodded. 7. Irrigation system details ifapplicable. 8. All storm water management plan structures and facilities including. ^ but not limited to infiltration BMWspermanent sedimentation and water quality ponds, detention basins, and any associated storm drain Lii es as required by the City or bice Creek Watershed District. C. Minimum Landscaping Requirements for New Developments: 1. A minimum of one canopy tree per lot shall be planted within the boulevard area In situations where there is nnly nne Int one deciduous tree and one coniferous tree shall be required in the boulevard area. 2. One canopy tree for every 1,000 square feet of building floor area or one canopy tree per 50 feet of site perimeter, whichever is greater. 3. Up to 25% of the required number of canopy trees may be substituted with ornamental trees at a ratio of two ornamental trees to one canopy tree. 4. The makeup of all canopy trees must be at least one-half deciduous and one-half coniferous. In the event there are an odd number of trees required the applicant may choose either deciduous or coniferous to _make up the difference. 5. Not more than 30% of the required number of trees shall be composed of a single species. (Underline reflects new language, Strike gh reflects deleted language)