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27.71.100 LANDSCAPE COMPATIBILITY AND SOIL TESTING.

The location and nature of all landscaping shall be compatible with the soil, amendments, existing plantings to remain and character of the landscaping in the vicinity. For projects with over 10,000 square feet of landscape area or in areas of questionable soils such as the foothills or areas of bay fill, soils testing shall be required. Testing shall be performed by a professional testing laboratory. Soil shall be amended according to test report recommendations.