1. The landscaped area shall be at least five (5) percent of the total interior
1. The landscaped area shall be at least five (5) percent of the total interior parking lot area and five (5) percent of the loading bay area. Landscape areas shall be an integral part of the parking lot or loading bay and shall contain an -29- appropriate mix of shade trees and other plants, such as vegetated islands with bioretention areas. Planting along the exterior perimeter of a parking area, whether for required screening or general beautification, shall not be considered part of the five (5) percent interior landscape