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54. Planning Division approval is required before any changes are implemented in site design, grading, house design, house colors or materials, green building measures, landscape material, etc. 55. 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. 56. Before project final, all landscaping shall be installed, review, and approved by the Planning Division. 57. The developer and future homeowners are encouraged to use reclaimed gray water, rain water, etc., for landscape irrigation. If used, the details shall be shown on the permit plan set to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development before issuance of a building permit. 58. The applicant is encouraged to use best management practices for the use of pesticides and herbicides. 59. 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. 60. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared for the applicant by Traverso Tree Service, dated September 8, 2015. 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. 61. 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. 62. The permit plan check package will be accepted for submittal only after the ordinance approving the PUD development plan becomes effective, unless the project developer submits a signed statement acknowledging that the plan check fees may be forfeited in the event that the ordinance is overturned or that the design is significantly changed. In no case will a permit be issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance. 63. The approved building materials and colors shall be stated on the plans submitted for issuance of building permits. P14-0124, P14-0125, and PUD-107/377 St. Mary Street Planning Commission Page 12 of 25