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t more in a direction greater than 45 degrees east ar west of true south. Ex~ sty n~af„ b. f-site shade. The site, or a par- tion of the site for which the exemption is sought, is within the shadow pattern of off-site features, such as but not limited to buildings, topography, or non-exempt vegetation, which will remain after development occurs on the site from which the shade is originating. ~l} Shade from existing or approved aff-site buildings or structures and from topographic fea- tures i s assumed to remain after development of the site. ~2} Shade from vacant developable areas off- site is assumed to be the shadow pattern that would result from the 1 argest bui 1 di ng allowed at the closest setback al 1 owed on adjoining 1 and, whether ar not that building now exists. ~3} Shade from aff-site vegetation is assumed to remain after development of the site i f that veg- etation is situated in a required setback; ar part of a developed area, public park, or legally reserved open space; or part of landscaping or other features required pursuant to this code. c. xi,stin on_s~te,_ ~,,, -_ ' ,shade. The site, or portion of the site for which the exemption is sought is: ~ 1 } Within the shadow pattern of on-site fea- tures such as, but not limited to, buildings and topography which wi 11 remain after the development occurs; or ~2} Contains non-exempt trees at least 30 feet tal 1 and more than six inches i n diameter measured four feet above the ground which have a crown cover over at 1 east 8o percent of the site yr relevant portion. The applicant can show such crown cover exists using a scat ed survey or an aeri a1 photograph. If granted, the exemption shall be approved subject to the condition that the applicant preserve at 1 east 50 percent of the trees that cause the shade that warrants the exemption . The applicant shall file a note an the p1 at or documents i n the office of the county recorder binding the applicant to comply with this requirement. 5. Ad'ustments to the deli n standard. The city manager or his or her designee shall reduce to the minimum extent necessary the number of lots that must comply with the solar design standard upon finding that the applicant has shown one or more of the following site characteristics to apply: Densit . If the design standard in this sub- section is applied and the resulting density is less than proposed or allowed by this code. The following condi- tions, among others, could constrain the design of the development i n such away that compliance with this sub- Ordinance - fi