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New plantings between the driveway and entry road will consist of grassy native meadow planted with clusters of trees and shrubs. See Section 4 'Street Character" for more information. Closer to the house, between the drive and front of the house, a denser landscape of native shrubs, groundcovers, and trees can be planted. Plantings should be selected and maintained for a natural look. 5.3 Zone B Planting: Side and Rear Yards Zone B: Consists of plantlngs in rear and side yards. Individual homeowners will greater flexibility In selecting landscape plant materials and plant species. Turf and non-natives are allowed in these areas. Invasives and other exclusions are listed below. Minimum of three trees are required in the rear and side yards. 5.4 Zone A and B: Plant Exclusions Excluded from both zones are palm-like trees, plants taller than 6' with red foliage such as Prunus ceraslfera, and coniferous evergreens. These trees and palms, while not invasive, do not fit in with the ecological character of the surrounding hillside. No mown turf Is allowed in Zone A, but may be planted in Zone B. Mown lawns are high water use and also does not fit in with character of existing landscape. Since the surrounding landscape is a fragile ecosystem, it is important for plantings on individual residential lots to be non-invasive, as they could easily spread into the surrounding open space and creeks. The California Invasive Plants Council (CAL-IPC at www.caHpc.org) is a resource for identifying invasive plants. 5.5 Irrigation All street visible landscape areas must have an automatically controlled Irrigation system, professionally designed, and constructed with commercial grade materials. Irrigation controllers should be capable of real time evapotranspiration (ET) based schedule adjustment, facilitated by an ongoing weather monitoring service. The use of drip and/or subsurface irrigation technology is strongly encouraged. Irrigation systems must be maintained such that run-off or overspray does not occur on adjacent pavement, structures or other non-landscape area. In addition low water-use plants are encouraged to reduce the need for irrigation. Native plantings, when planted In the correct location, are usually low water use, and many require only temporary irrigation during the establishment period. 5.6 Fencing In Landscape Zone A, front yards, fencing is not allowed. In Zone B, rear and side yards, the fencing along the back of the property is Fence Type B, as provided by Developer. For fencing along side yards at the property line or within the property, Fence type A, B, C or D can be used, or substitution as approved by the Developer. Fence Type A can also be supplemented by infilling the wooden rail with wire mesh. The intent is to have smaller farm-like fencing along property boundaries with taller fencing allowed within the property. Wood and rustic materials are encouraged. Ornamental aluminum or steel fences are discouraged. Fences at the side yard property line, can be no higher than 42 inches. Elsewhere fences should not exceed five feet. Trees and shrubs are encouraged as a means to provide screening and as an alternative to fencing. 5.7 Retaining Walls Can be of stacked stone, wooden timber, or rustic concrete blocks. Color should be earthtone, and form should be curvilinear to blend in with existing grades and landscape. Geotechnical considerations take precedence. MEADOWLARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES Pleasanton, California DRAFT May 2006 p.14