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Obiective Desian Standards for Housina Sites <br /> A9. Landscape <br /> Landscape design should create an attractive setting for multifamily residential development but must <br /> balance aesthetics with natural ecosystems and resource conservation. <br /> Development Standards <br /> All Housing Site Development <br /> A9.1 All landscaped areas shall comply with the City of Pleasanton Water Efficient Landscape <br /> Ordinance(WELO). <br /> A9.2 All applicants shall qualify at the minimum threshold of the Bay Friendly(BF)scorecard. <br /> A9.3 Landscape plans shall designate proposed plant species. Such species shall comply with the <br /> following: <br /> a. A minimum of 50 percent of tree specimens shall be from species classified as Very Low on <br /> the California state Water Use Classification of Landscape Species IV(WUCOLS IV)Zone <br /> 1 plant list. <br /> b. A minimum of 75 percent of shrub and ground cover specimens by quantity shall be from <br /> species classified as Low or Very Low on the WUCOLS IV Zone 1 plant list. <br /> A9.4 Where allowed by WELD,natural turf areas shall be limited to a minimum dimension of 10 feet <br /> in all directions to ensure viability. <br /> Multifamily Development <br /> A9.5 Grass planting areas outside of Group Useable Open Spaces shall be limited to no more than five <br /> percent of all planting area. <br /> Design Guidelines <br /> All Housing Site Development <br /> A9.a Landscape plans should incorporate seasonal variety and color to the maximum extent feasible. <br /> A9.b Tall deciduous trees should be utilized where summer shade is needed and winter solar access is <br /> desired. <br /> A9.c Stormwater treatment adjacent to walking surfaces should provide a ground surface within six <br /> inches of sidewalk grade,or a six foot buffer strip at the grade of the walking surface. <br /> City of Pleasanton -39 - Adopted May 2, 2023 <br />