10.26.2021-SBN-Standards-Manufacturer-Additions-Minor-Revisions-final

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