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site's structure, be used to create outdoor living space, utilized to frame desired views, to screen unwanted views, and to provide privacy. Individual trees and tree clusters should be selected to mitigate local microclimate conditions, including the provision of summer shade, and seasonal wind protec- tion. Flowering and fruiting trees are encouraged, as are trees that are native to the Vineyard Avenue Specific Area and/or adapted to a Mediterranean climate. Or- chard type planting patterns are encouraged in some rear and/or side yard areas. Residential trees should be a minimum 15-gallon size with at least 50-percent of the trees being a minimum of 24-inch box-size. 3. Other Residential Lot Plantings Plant materials should be complementary to the Vineyard Avenue Corridor Spe- cific Plan setting. Native plants or plants adapted to Mediterranean-like climates are encouraged. Plantings should be relatively simple in arrangement and character. The massing of shrub and perennial plantings is encouraged. Lawn plantings should be carefully used to play a specific ihnctional or visual role. No more than 40 percent of the entire front yard landscape area should be lawn planting. Flowering or plantings in pots and/or containers are encouraged. Potted plants should be used to soften large paved areas, to create accents at building entries, and to transition between built and landscaped areas. Pots should be properly scaled, and complimentary to the style, color, and materials used in the building architecture. 4. Landscape Details and Materials: a. Pavement Pavement materials should be appropriate to the intended use, selected for a durability and appearance, and be consistent with building architectural style and character. Recommended pavement materials for heavy outdoor use areas include simply patterned concrete with integral color, stone pavers or flatwork, and modular concrete pavers. Final Design Guidelines (Corrected) March 4, 2003 Page 11 of 13