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A landscape plan shall be prepared by a person experienced in the selection and installation of plants. For multifamily projects with five (5) or more units and non-residential projects with more than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross floor area, the landscape plan shall be prepared by one of the following: licensed landscape architect, Washington State Certified Nurseryman, or Washington State Certified Landscaper. A landscape plan shall accompany all development applications and shall contain the following information at a minimum:

A. Name and address or location of project

B. Date of the plan

C. North arrow and scale (1"=50' or larger)

D. All property lines, rights-of-way, streets, walks, vehicular drives, parking lots, curbing, existing and proposed structures, building entrances, overhead and underground utilities, freestanding lights, service or loading areas, signs, open spaces, plazas, and recreation amenities, with materials noted.

E. Proposed location of all trees, shrubs, ground cover, and any proposed or existing physical elements, such as fencing, walls, curbing, or benches, that may affect the overall landscape.

F. A plant schedule which indicates the scientific and common names, quantities, spacing, and sizes at planting and maturity for all plants in the landscape plan.

G. Location, sizes and species of existing significant trees as defined in section 19.57.080. Areas with existing vegetation that will be retained should be marked and described.

H. A legend which shows symbols and types of plant.

I. Location and details of irrigation system. The source of water and type of irrigation system shall be noted.

J. Location and dimensions of any designated sensitive areas and required sensitive area buffers, as defined in Chapter 14.12.

K. Plant materials shown on the landscaping plan at three-quarters (3/4) mature size in appropriate relation to the chosen scale of the plan, except that mature size shall be used for plants that will reach mature size within five (5) years of planting.

L. A calculation of the square footage of landscaping proposed, with separate totals for living and non-living landscape.

M. Such other submissions consistent with this chapter as may be required by the Planner.