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Ordinance No. 2200 Page 23 of 26 prior to their installation. If above-ground, they shall be painted forest green or an equivalent dark-green color. Screens shall consist of berms, walls, or landscaping satisfactorily integrated into the landscape plan. Landscape screens shall include shrubbery designed by species and planting density to establish a complete screen within 1 year from the date of planting. Weather protection devices, such as measures to protect pipes from freezing, shall require approval by the City Landscape Architect prior to use; at no time shall fabric or other material not designed and/or intended for this purpose be wrapped around or otherwise placed on these devices. 107. MAINTENANCE: The applicant and all future owners of the property shall, at no expense to the City, maintain all the landscaped areas related to the project in a healthful, attractive and reasonably weed-free manner consistent with the approved landscape plan, for the duration of the existence of the project. Trees 108. ARBORIST REPORT UPDATE: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide an updated arborist report based on the latest plans. The arborist report shall include updated recommendations, tree protection requirements. and valuations for trees that may be impacted by construction—both on and off-site. The update shall include trees along the church property line and the trees on-site impacted by the driveway and other construction. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations of the updated arborist report. In addition, the applicant shall arrange for the Project Arborist to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of a building permit to ensure all recommendations have been properly implemented. The Project Arborist shall certify in writing that all recommendations have been followed. (Project Specific Condition) 109. TREE REMOVAL MITIGATION: Any trees approved to be removed by the City shall have its full value paid into the City's Urban Forestry Fund. A credit for replanting trees shall be as follows: a. $200 credit for a 15-gallon size replacement tree; b. $400 credit for a 24-inch box size replacement tree; and c. $800 credit for a 36-inch box size replacement tree. 110. TREE BOND: Any tree affected by development/construction must be protected per the Municipal Code. The applicant shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Director of Engineering/City Engineer, for all Heritage Trees and any other significant tree as deemed by the City Landscape Architect. This bond or security will be for the value of the tree(s), up to a maximum of$100,000, and shall be held for a minimum of 1 year following acceptance of public improvements of completion of construction, whichever is later, and shall be forfeited if the trees are destroyed or substantially damaged. An arborist shall be onsite during any tree work (i.e. root pruning, trimming, setting up tree protection, etc.). The bond or security may be released early with a certification letter by the arborist confirming he/she was present during said tree work and work was performed in accordance with the arborist's recommendations. 111. ROOT CUTTING: The applicant shall comply with the following tree root cutting requirements: a. Roots 1-inch in diameter or larger to be removed shall be cleanly cut with a hand saw. Roots smaller than 1-inch in diameter are not considered to be significant and may be removed by the most efficient means. b. Roots larger than 2-inches in diameter and within 8-feet of the tree trunk shall not be cut or ground unless prior approval has been received from the Landscape Architecture Division.