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iii. Installation Size <br /> iv. Height/Width at Maturity <br /> v. Point Value per Tree/Shrub (as defined below) <br /> k. Location of all existing or proposed curb lines and curb cuts for streets, <br /> alleys, or parking lots; <br /> 1. Schedule of total required points, as defined herein, classified by trees or <br /> shrubs, and total points provided; and <br /> m. Any additional infortnation as determined by the Economic and Urban <br /> Development Director to be necessary for approval of the proposed plan. <br /> 2. Installation of Materials <br /> A landscape plan must be approved by the Economic and Urban Development <br /> Department prior to the installation of required landscaping. <br /> 3. Certificate of Occupancy <br /> All landscaping must be installed and inspected prior to the issuance of a <br /> Certificate of Occupancy. The Economic and Urban Development Director may, <br /> at his/her discretion,permit the posting of a bond in an amount equal to one <br /> hundred twenty percent(120%) of the estimated cost of all improvements where <br /> inclement weather or seasonal conditions prohibit the installation of landscaping <br /> materials. All bonds deposited with the City of Decatur shall have as security <br /> thereon a surety company qualified to do business in the state of Illinois. <br /> 4. Performance Standards <br /> All landscaping shall be required to perform in accordance with the following <br /> provisions: <br /> a. Safety <br /> i. Landscaping shall not hinder the vision of motorists and pedestrians <br /> necessary for safe movement into, out of, and within the site. All <br /> landscaping materials shall comply with the clear vision requirements <br /> as stated in Section II of this Ordinance. <br /> ii. Landscaping materials shall be selected and placed in such a manner <br /> that they do not interfere with or damage existing or proposed utilities <br /> or overland drainage. <br /> iii. Landscaping materials shall be selected and placed so that the safe and <br /> enjoyable use of surrounding properties is not inhibited. <br /> iv. Landscaping materials shall be selected and placed with a sensitivity <br /> toward the ultimate size that will be achieved over time. <br /> v. Landscaping with thorns, berries and other harmful plant characteristics <br /> shall be carefully placed to avoid potential harm to people or property <br /> on and off-site. <br /> vi. Weak-wooded trees shall only be used where limb breakage will not <br /> cause harm to property or life. <br /> 129 <br />