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51. Prior to occupancy, the landscape architect or landscape designer shall certify in writing to the Director of Community Development that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans with respect to size, number, and species of plants and overall design concept. 52. The applicant is encouraged to use best management practices for the use of pesticides and herbicides. 53. The applicant must provide to the Director of Community Development a building height certification performed by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer. Said certification must allow for the installation of finished roof materials and must meet the approved building height. 54. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared for the applicant by HORTScience, dated July 3, 2013. No tree trimming or pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The applicant 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. 55. In addition to the trees identified to be preserved in the tree report prepared for the applicant by HORTScience, dated July 3, 2013, the applicant shall preserve tree Nos. 164 and 165. 56. The applicant 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 completion of construction 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. 57. The building permit plan check package will be accepted for submittal only after completion of the 15-day appeal period, measured from the date of the approval letter, unless the project developer submits a signed statement acknowledging that the plan check fees may be forfeited in the event that the approval is overturned on appeal, or that the design is significantly changed as a result of the appeal. In no case will a building permit be issued prior to the expiration of the 15-day time-period. 58. The approved building materials and colors shall be stated on the plans submitted for issuance of building permits. 59. All demolition and construction activities, inspections, plan checking, material delivery, staff assignment or coordination, etc., shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No construction shall be allowed on State or Federal Holidays or Sundays. The Director of Community Development may allow earlier "start-times" or later "stop-times" for specific construction activities (e.g., concrete pouring), if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the PUD-101 (Kottinger Gardens) City Council 10 of 22