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70. The project applicant or developer and future homeowners are encouraged to use best management practices for the use of pesticides and herbicides. 71. The project applicant or developer shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report dated "August 2011," including identified payments to the City's Urban Forestry fund. 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. 72. The project applicant or 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 except for the 13 additional trees required to be removed in order to construct the Sunset Creek Lane connection: 6 black walnut trees, 6 olive trees, and, on the existing right of way in Sycamore Heights, 1 oak tree. 73. The approved building materials and colors shall be stated on the plans submitted for issuance of building permits. Tree Requirements 74. The following statements shall be added 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 Community Development Director. 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. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the project applicant or 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 Page 15 of 30