When an area is required to be landscaped under the terms of this chapter, the requirement may be met by the installation and maintenance as set forth below, of a combination of living shrubs, trees, vines, lawn or other ground cover, water surfaces and paved or graveled surfaces provided that such paved or graveled area shall not cover more than ten (10) percent of the area required to be landscaped.

Plant materials shall be selected from among those species and varieties known to thrive in the Oakdale area climate. The Site Plan Review Committee may require the substitution of any plant material which they have reason to believe will not survive successfully under the particular conditions of the site in question.

Whenever street trees are required to be installed, such street trees shall conform to the street tree planting plan of the City of Oakdale, contained in Chapter 32 of this Code, in terms of variety, size and spacing, or if the plan is not applicable, shall be selected from a list of approved street trees supplied by the Public Works Department.

Landscaping required by this chapter shall mean the installation of planting and related improvements on the front portion of the lot between the building and the street, except for necessary walks and driveways, and such other areas as may be determined through Site Plan Review.