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408.2.3 Shading by Trees
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Where shading is provided by trees, such trees shall be selected and placed in accordance with all of the following:
- Trees selected shall be those that are native or adaptive to, the region and climate zone in which the project site is located. Invasive plant species shall not be selected. Plantings shall be selected and sited to produce a hardy and drought resistant vegetated area;
- Construction documents shall be submitted that show the planting location and anticipated ten year canopy growth of trees and that show the contributions of existing tree canopies; and
- Shading calculations shall be shown on the construction documents demonstrating compliance with this section and shall include only those hardscape areas directly beneath the trees based on a ten year growth canopy. Duplicate shading credit shall not be granted for those areas where multiple trees shade the same hardscape.
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