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63. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by Director of Community Development as part of the building permit plan set prior to issuance of a building permit. Said landscape plan shall be detailed in terms of species, location, size, quantities, and spacing. Plant species shall be of drought- tolerant nature and suitable for reclaimed water, and the irrigation design shall utilize low-volume drip, bubbler, or other water conserving irrigation systems to the maximum extent possible. 64. Prior to project final, front yard and street side landscaping for the residential development shall be installed and inspected by the Planning Division. 65. The project shall comply with the State of California's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Bay Friendly Landscaping Basic requirements. A licensed landscape architect shall verify the project's compliance with the ordinance: 1) prior to the issuance of a building permit; and 2) prior to final inspection. The verification shall be provided to the Planning Division. 66. The final landscape plan for the school site shall also include planting in the existing excavated areas. The planting details shall be included in the plan set submitted for issuance of building permit. The details are subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development and the City Landscape Architect prior to issuance of a building permit. 67. All trees used in landscaping be a minimum of fifteen (15) gallons in size and all shrubs a minimum of five (5) gallons, unless otherwise shown on the approved landscape plan. 68. The project developer shall provide root control barriers and four inch (4") perforated pipes for street trees and trees in planting areas less than ten feet (10' 0") in width, as determined necessary by the Director of Community Development at the time of review of the final landscape plans. No other trees shall be removed other than these specifically designated for removal. 69. 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. 70. 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 grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations have been followed. 11 of 29