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Tree Requirements 89. The project developer shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared for Ponderosa Homes by Hort Science, dated "January 13, 2013." No tree trimming or pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The project developer shall arrange for the horticultural consultant to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of City permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations have been followed. 90. The project developer shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Director of Community Development in the amount of $5,000 for each tree required to be preserved, up to a maximum of $25,000. This cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following acceptance of public improvements or completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees are destroyed or substantially damaged. No trees shall be removed other than those specifically designated for removal on the approved plans or tree report. 91. The following statements shall be printed on to the site, grading, and landscape plans where applicable to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of a building permit: a. No existing tree may be trimmed or pruned without prior approval by the Director of Community Development. b. No equipment may be stored within or beneath the driplines of the existing trees. c. No oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other harmful materials shall be deposited or disposed within the dripline of the trees or in drainage channels, swales, or areas that may lead to the dripline. d. No stockpiling/storage of fill, etc., shall take place underneath or within five feet of the dripline of the existing trees. 92. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project developer shall install a temporary six foot tall chain-link fence (or other fence type acceptable to the Director of Community Development) outside of the existing tree drip lines, as shown on the plans. The fencing shall remain in place until final landscape inspection by the Community Development Department. Removal of such fencing prior to that time may result in a "stop work order." 93. To the extent permitted by law, the project applicant shall defend (with counsel reasonable acceptable to the City), indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, boards, commissions, employees and agents from and against any claim (including claims for attorneys fees), action, or proceeding 13-Unit!Development Plan Ponderosa Homes PUD-97, Conditions of Approval 18 of 32 4202 Stanley Boulevard