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i <br /> OPEN SPACE , Landscaping <br /> The natural environment has been a dominant influence on the Everett region and Setbacks <br /> its residents. That influence is reflected in the approach to landscaping the Simpson <br /> and Eclipse Neighborhoods. As plantings mature, they will complement and visually Front setback areas must be landscaped with Type <br /> establish the character of the neighborhoods. The underlying intent of the landscaping Ill Landscaping (as defined in EMC 19.35.050), <br /> should be to reinforce and enhance the scale of the residential areas,screen unwanted provided that: <br /> views and improve the livability of multiple-family residential areas. • Tree and shrub types and locations allow for <br /> natural surveillance between dwelling units <br /> Up to one-third of the required landscaped areas can be for active or passive recreational and the street. <br /> use, or for use by pedestrians. Examples may include walkways, play areas, picnic • There shall be the equivalent of one tree for <br /> areas,plazas,and open recreational facilities. each thirty feet of street frontage. <br /> • Planting strip areas and trees between the <br /> r.r" A,' sidewalk and street shall not qualify for the <br /> -,. landscaped area requirements above. <br /> Public Streets <br /> 1., -., <br /> Landscaping in the public right-of-way is required <br /> and is subject to review by the City of Everett. <br /> S <br /> '� 'x." t`'r' I s Private Spaces <br /> t" Any yard space visible from the street should receive <br /> r. , <br /> " ` - landscaping prior to occupancy. Landscape design <br /> • <br /> L. L. should strongly encourage use of native and drought <br /> tolerant species.See Appendix A for a recommended <br /> ... <br /> . • - I + list of plants for residential landscaping that are <br /> �,�....,r,. proven hardy in this climatic zone.The list highlights <br /> Z.7-7.7. <br /> --� 9 native and low water species of trees; shrubs and <br /> ground cover. Exotic plants such as European <br /> Hawthorn, European Ash Spurge Laurel, Butterfly <br /> f Bush, Monkeytail tree, Fatsia, Yucca, or palms <br /> should not be planted. Nor should invasive species <br /> like English ivy,Holly or English Laurel be planted. <br />