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56. No tree-trimming and/or pruning would occur unless supervised by a horticultural con- sultant. The project developer would arrange for the consultant to conduct a field inspec- tion of the construction site(s) prior to issuance of grading permits to ensure that all rec- ommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant would then certify in writing to the Planning Director that the recommendations have been followed. 57. For the existing trees that would be located on private lots, the project developer shall re- cord a disclosure/deed restriction on the lot stating that the existing trees on these lots are to be preserved and maintained by the homeowner. The disclosure/deed restriction shall state the measures to be employed by the homeowner to preserve these trees, e.g., not planting turf beneath the drip line/canopy of an existing oak tree. The disclosures/deed restriction shall also describe the permit procedures for removing any existing tree. The disclosures/deed restrictions shall be submitted to the City Attorney and to the Planning Director for review and approval before recordation. 58. At the tentative map stage, the value of the heritage trees to be removed, not including orchard trees, shall be appraised and shall be paid to the City's Urban Forestry Fund at the time of recordation of the Final Subdivision Map. Landscaping and Irrigation System Design and Operation: 59. The project developer shall enter into an agreement with the City, approved by the City Attorney, which guarantees that all landscaping and open space areas included in this project will be maintained at all times in a manner consistent with the approved landscape plan for this development. Said agreement shall run with the land for the duration of the existence of the structures located on the subject property. 60. The project developer shall provide root control barriers and four-inch perforated pipes for street trees and trees in planting areas less than 1 O-feet in width, as determined neces- sary by the Planning Director at the time of review of the final landscape plans. 61. The project developer shall adjust the sprinkler heads to redirect the water away from monument signs and/or entry features while ensuring complete irrigation coverage of the landscaping around the signs/features. 62. All trees used in landscaping, except for a minimum of twelve, 24-inch box size trees, shall be a minimum of 15-gallons in size and all shrubs shall be a minimum of five- gallons, unless otherwise shown on the approved landscape plan. 63. The project developer shall submit detailed landscape and irrigation plans, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director and City Landscape Architect, as part of the improvement plans. These plans shall include a street tree planting plan and landscape plans for all street rights-of-way, landscape trails and berm areas, open space areas, and landscape screening. The irrigation plan shall provide for automatic controls. Said land- Page 15 of 26 October 7, 2003