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Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 zone of the arca in which the City is • to atcd and physical characteristics of the site. The use of native and drought tolerant plant materials are encouraged to meet landscaping requirements. g) CREDIT FOR OVERSIZING REQUIRED TREES. The total number of required overstory trees may be reduced by one tree for each new deciduous tree measuring four and one-half (4-1/2) inches or more in diameter, or each new coniferous tree measuring ten (10) feet or more in height, which is planted on the lot or tract. In no event, however, shall this credit result in a reduction in the total number of required trees by more than twenty-five percent (25%) . h) CREDIT FOR EXISTING TREES. (1) The total number of required new trees may be offset by the retention of existing trees within the construction zone as approved by the City on the lot provided that such trees satisfy the requirements of this section as to • size and species. (2) A sliding scale shall be used to determine the amount of credit for existing trees. Existing trees between four (4) inches in diameter and less than eight (8) inches in diameter will may receive credit for one (1) tree. Existing trees eight (8) inches in diameter or greater will may receive credit for two (2) trees. (3) Credit can not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total requirement. i) MAINTENANCE. The property owner of the lot upon which required landscaping or screening is located shall maintain all materials in a sightly and healthy growing condition. For(2) two years after planting, the property owner shall be responsible for timely replacement of any dead trees, shrubs and groundcover required by this section. j ) PLACEMENT OF PLANT MATERIALS. • (1) All required landscaping shall be located on the lot occupied by the 9.9