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streets 3. Is compatible with adjacent development. Maximum front yard setbacks may be adjusted without any requirement for pedestrian amenities if the location of the front yard is unsafe or intrinsically unsuitable for pedestrians or to protect disruption to significant natural resources. (b) Minimum Setbacks for Park Im rovements in PRA] Zone. The minimum required special setbacks for park improvements may be adjusted upon a finding that the proposal achieves all of the following: 1. Consistent with EC 9.2600 Purpose of Park, Recreation and open Space Zone. 2. Is compatible with adjacent development. (3) Landscape Standards Adjustment. where this land use code provides that the landscape standards may be adjusted, the standards may be adjusted upon finding that the proposed landscape is consistent with the following applicable criteria: (a) General Landscape Standards Standards establishing a minimum percent of landscape area on the development site, may be adjusted upon a finding that the proposal achieves all of the following: 1. where necessary, provides visual separation between adjacent development. 2. Provides clearly defined entries and pedestrian pathways. 3. Enhances and softens structural elements. 4. Breaks up large expanses of parking. 5. Protects and enhances the value of adjacent or on -site natural areas. 6. In the case of multiple-family developments, buffers dwellings from views that are unattractive and creates areas for outdoor privacy for residents. (b) Basic Landscape Standard (L -12. The standards of EC 9.6210(1) maybe adjusted if the proposal enhances a development site by providing attractive, open landscaped areas where distance is the primary means of separating different uses or developments. (c) Low Screen Landscape Standard (L -2). The standards of EC 9.6210(2) maybe adjusted if the proposal achieves at least one of the following: 1. A landscape treatment that uses a combination. of distance and low- level screening (minimum 30 inches, maximum of 42 inches) to separate uses or development and the screening is adequate to soften the impact of the use or development. 2. In those instances where visibility between areas is more important than a total visual screen, the alternative landscape treatment is appropriate for the site. (d) High Screen Landscape Standard (L -31. The standards of EC 9.6210(3) maybe adjusted if the proposal uses landscape screening to provide a Ordinance - 328