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SECTION 8 – LANDSCAPING <br />94 <br />8-2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS <br />8-2.1 GENERAL <br />Landscaping features shall be designed in accordance with the Municipal Code City of South Bend <br />Zoning Ordinance Section 21-09.01 Landscape, Chapter 19 - Trees and Vegetation, and the South <br />Bend Tree & Lawn Regulations. Further, all plantings shall be in accordance with ANSI A300 Tree <br />Planting Standards part 6. Placement of landscaping features relative to intersections, drives and other <br />roadway features shall be in accordance with Section 2 – Streets, Walkways & Paths. Wherever <br />possible, landscaping features shall be centered between curb and sidewalk. Unless otherwise <br />specified, trees and shrubs shall be selected from the Street Tree Master Planting List. For a listing of <br />prohibited tree and shrub species, see Sections 19-13 and 19-14. <br />8-2.2 WATER <br />An adequate water supply shall be provided as part of any proposed planting or seeded grassed area <br />until these plantings are viable or a stand of grass is in place. Irrigation systems shall be considered <br />and may be required in areas containing planting beds or other similar landscaping features that will <br />be later maintained by City staff or located within the right-of-way. <br />8-2.3 TOPSOIL <br />Topsoil shall be stockpiled and reused to the extent possible as part of any construction activity. This <br />topsoil shall be kept separate from other soil material when stockpiling. It shall be clean and free from <br />large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, stones larger than 1 inch in diameter, or other litter and waste products. <br />At least 95 percent must pass the No. 10 sieve and the pH must be between 6.5 and 7.2. Any topsoil <br />imported from off-site sources shall be consistent with the above listed requirements. A minimum <br />topsoil depth of 6 inches for seeded areas and 4 inches for sodded areas shall be provided. <br />8-2.4 SEEDING <br />Seeding shall be installed consistent with these standards and in accordance with provisions set forth <br />in INDOT Specifications, Section 621. All seeding shall be Type U, or approved equal. Mulch shall <br />only be hydromulch using wood cellulose fiber on 6 inches of topsoil after fine grading. Straw mulch <br />shall not be used for seeding applications. <br />8-2.5 SODDING <br />Nursery sodding shall be installed consistent with INDOT Specifications, Section 621. All lawn areas <br />shall be graded and receive 4 inches of topsoil that complies with Section 8-2.3 prior to sod placement. <br />Generally, all parkway areas within one foot adjacent and behind the sidewalk and other disturbed <br />areas within the right-of-way shall be sodded. Within these areas, fine grading shall be performed <br />between the curb line and sidewalks and topsoil placed to establish a minimum depth of 4 inches prior <br />to placement of sod. <br />8-2.6 PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL <br />Permanent erosion control materials, such as turf reinforcement mats, shall comply with INDOT <br />Specifications, Section 621. All installed turf reinforcement mats shall be biodegradable.