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A. Submittal. A landscape plan that adequately indicates compliance with applicable landscaping standards in this chapter must be submitted with the development/permit application. Landscape plans for commercial developments with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more and multifamily residential developments with more than four dwelling units per lot must be prepared and sealed by a licensed landscape architect registered in the state of Alaska or a professional with similar landscaping expertise, as approved by the city planner

B. Plan Components. Where a landscape plan is required, the plan shall include the following. Design must take into consideration existing trees and incorporate existing trees and vegetation where practical to minimize adverse impacts of development.

1. Calculations, dimensions, notes, and details necessary to describe the landscape elements and their relation to the site boundary and site improvements;

2. The common and scientific name of each plant type or ground cover to be used;

3. The location, quantity, height, and caliper of each plant type;

4. The locations where different plant types will be used, including area and dimensions;

5. The locations, plant size, area, and type of vegetation to be preserved in its natural state to fulfill the requirements of this chapter;

6. The location, area, and type of native vegetation to be removed;

7. Location of any retaining walls and/or fences;

8. Location of existing or proposed utility elements such as easements, transformers, utility poles, overhead and underground utility lines, streetlights, and curb cuts;

9. Location of all lot lines, including all streets that border the lot;

10. Location of any existing or proposed structures, walkways, or parking areas;

11. North arrow, scale, and planting details; and

12. Areas of vegetation to be used for on-site retention/detention of storm water and drainage features including swales, drainage basins, snow storage, storm drain inlets, bioswales, and other similar features, unless shown on civil drawings. (Ord. 22-03 § 6, 2022; Ord. 17-18(AM) § 2, 2017)