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Section 10: Section 35.090 of Ordinance 1671-89 (EMC 19.35.090) which reads as follows: Landscaping adjacent to freeways. Where perimeter landscaping is required by this title for specific uses, and the lot upon which such use is proposed abuts the right-of-way of Interstate 5, SR 526 or SR 2, a landscape strip, a minimum of ten feet in width, shall be planted along the entire length of the lot adjacent to the highway. Said landscape strip shall be planted to Type II standards, unless the use is otherwise required to provide more substantial landscaping by other sections of this title. Is hereby amended to read as follows: Landscaping adjacent to freeways. Where perimeter landscaping is required by this title for specific uses, and the lot upon which such use is proposed abuts the right-of-way of any limited access state highway, including Interstate 5, SR 526 or SR 2, a landscape strip, a minimum of ten feet in width, shall be planted along the entire length of the lot adjacent to the highway. Said landscape strip shall be planted to Type II standards, unless the use is otherwise required to provide more substantial landscaping by other sections of this title. Section 11: Section 35 of Ordinance 1671-89, as amended is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection to be codified as EMC 19.35.095: Additional landscaping requirements and design standards. A. Landscaping in the public right-of-way. Landscaping located within public rights-of-way shall be approved by the Everett public works department, prior to planting, as part of the review of landscape plans required by Section 35.100. The public works department may require specific types of street trees for planting in public rights-of-way abutting the property for which the landscaping is required. Such street trees shall be selected and planted in accordance with the public works department requirements. B. Landscaping by bus stops. Landscaping shall allow visibility of bus stops and shall not interfere with transit operations. Trees planted within bus zones shall not be located within 18 inches of the top back of curb. C. Landscape design for crime prevention. 1. Landscape designs should discourage concealment issues close to buildings, doors and windows. 2. Landscaping should be installed and maintained to not interfere or obstruct: a. exterior surveillance cameras b. views of all doors and windows c. exterior light fixtures 3. Landscaping should be designed and maintained to enhance safety by providing visual corridors throughout the interior of parking lots and other portions of the site used by pedestrians, such as by selecting a majority of shrubs that can be maintained below 3 feet high and a majority of trees with the lowest branches above 6 feet high. D. Pedestrian walkways shall be permitted to cross required landscape areas and drive aisles. 21