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(1) For facilities 150 feet in height or less, at least one row of evergreen shrubs capable of forming a continuous hedge at least five (5) feet in height within two (2) years of planting shall be spaced not more than five (5) feet apart within 10 feet of the perimeter of the required setback area. • (2) For towers more than 150 feet in height, in addition to the requirements set forth in subsection (a)(1), above, at least one row of deciduous trees, with a minimum caliper of two and one-half inches (2Y:") at the time of planting, and spaced not more than 40 feet apart, shall be provided within 20 feet of the perimeter of the required setback area. (3) All security fencing shall be screened from view. (b) Landscaping materials shall consist of drought -resistant native species. (c) Landscaping materials shall be maintained by the owner and operator of the support structure for the life of the installation. (d) Existing vegetation on the site shall be preserved to the greatest practical extent. Existing vegetation, topography, walls and fences, etc., combined with shrubs or other features may be substituted for the required shrubs or trees, if the director of neighborhood development services or his designee finds that they achieve the same degree of screening as the required shrubs or trees. (e) In lieu of the landscaping requirements set forth within this section, an applicant may prepare a detailed plan and specifications for landscaping and screening, including plantings, fences, walls, topography, etc., to screen support structures and accessory uses. The plan shall accomplish the same degree of screening achieved by the requirements of this section, but may deviate from the specific requirements set forth if, in the opinion of the director of neighborhood development services, or his designee, the public interest will be equally served by such plan. In certain locations where the visual impact of a proposed facility would be minimal (such as a property surrounded by undevelopable land, or • a site located within a heavily -developed area of the city) the specific landscaping requirements set forth within this section may be reduced or waived by the director of neighborhood development services or his designee. Sec. 34-690. Lighting and Security. (a) No communications facility shall be artificially lighted, except for: (1) Security and safety lighting of equipment buildings, if such lighting is appropriately down - shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site. (2) Such lighting as may be required by the FAA, FCC or other applicable governmental authority, installed in such a manner as to minimize impacts on adjacent residences. Where the FAA or FCC requires lighting "dual lighting" (red at nighttstrobe during day) shall be utilized unless otherwise recommended by FAA or FCC guidelines. (b) Security fencing shall be required around the perimeter of support structures and any accessory utility structures associated with freestanding communications facilities, in accordance with the following minimum requirements: (1) Security fencing shall be maintained by the owner and operator(s) of the communications facility, for the life of the facility. (2) Security fencing shall be constructed of decay -resistant materials, and shall be not less than six (6) feet in height. • (3) Security fencing shall be equipped with anti -climbing devices. Page 6 of 13