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and other natural features. Natural features and other distinctive characteristics of the site shall be integrated into the plan to create functional variations in the arrangements of dwellings, open space areas and accessory uses. (b) Building DesiM In order to enhance privacy and encourage attractive building arrangements, the alignment of buildings should be varied and the fagades of adjoining dwelling units shall be offset. Attractive variations in such elements as fagade, width, color, exterior materials and roof lines are desirable. (c) Landscaping. All development and open space areas shall be landscaped according to an overall coordinated plan, utilizing a variety of trees, including evergreen type to maximize screening potential year-round. Existing trees and significant vegetation shall be retained wherever feasible and desirable. Plantings, walls, fencing and screens shall be so designed and located as to optimize privacy and aesthetic quality without encroaching upon required automobile sight distances. (d) Vehicular Circulation. The circulation system and parking facilities shall be designed to fully accommodate the automobile and emergency vehicles with safety and efficiency. Any driveway to arterial and collector streets shall be placed at locations where the traffic can be controlled and operated effectively with the minimum interference with the capacity and flow of the existing streets. (e) Pedestrian Circulation. Each residential cluster development shall be served by a comprehensive walkway system adequately separated from vehicular circulation connecting residential buildings to parking and open space areas. 1136.05 AREA AND DENSITY REGULATIONS. The following minimum requirements are established to guide and control the planning, development, and use of land in a Residential Cluster District. (a) Development Area. The minimum area to qualify for a Residential Cluster District development shall be five contiguous acres, provided that an individual project may be less than five acres when it is contiguous to and designed in connection with an existing residential cluster district or development. (b) Development Area Density. The residential density of the entire development area shall follow the schedule below, and in no case exceed 5.25 units per acre. Open Space Preserved' Permitted Density (based on total develo ment area) 20% of buildable area 4.25 units/acre 25% of buildable area 4.75 units/acre 30% of buildable area 5.25 units/acre Open space is regulated in 1136.08.