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Resolution No. PC-2021-07 <br /> Page Twenty-Six <br /> 103. TREE BOND: A bond shall be required for all trees to be retained. Any tree affected by <br /> development/construction must be protected per the Municipal Code. This bond or <br /> security will be for the value of the trees and shall be held for a minimum of 1 year <br /> following acceptance of public improvements or completion of construction, whichever is <br /> later, and shall be forfeited if the trees are destroyed or substantially damaged. An <br /> arborist shall be onsite during any tree work (i.e. root pruning, trimming, setting up tree <br /> protection, etc.). The bond or security may be released early with a certification letter by <br /> the arborist confirming he/she was present during said tree work and work was <br /> performed in accordance with the arborist's recommendations. (Project Specific <br /> Condition) <br /> 104. ROOT CONTROL BARRIER: The applicant shall provide root control barriers and 4-inch <br /> perforated pipe for all trees located within 8-feet of pavement or other hardscape, <br /> determined by the City Landscape Architect. Root barriers shall be located along the <br /> edge of the pavement wherever the tree is within 8-feet of pavement or hardscape. <br /> Information and details shall be included in the landscape plan submittal for review and <br /> approval by the Landscape Architecture Division. <br /> 105. TREE PRUNING: Pruning shall be conducted by a certified arborist familiar with the <br /> International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) pruning guidelines and shall comply with the <br /> guidelines established by the ISA, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain <br /> the health of the trees. <br /> 106. TREE PROTECTION: Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant shall <br /> install temporary 6-foot tall chain-link fencing (or other fence type acceptable to the <br /> Landscape Architecture Division) per the arborist report. The location of the tree <br /> protection fencing shall be shown on the demolition plans (if applicable), grading, <br /> building, and/or landscape plans. The fencing shall remain in place until final landscape <br /> inspection by the Landscape Architecture Division. The tree protection notes as shown in <br /> the arborist report shall also be printed on the demolition, grading and landscape plans <br /> where applicable to the satisfaction of the City Landscape Architect prior to issuance of <br /> building permits. <br /> Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a "stop work order". (Project <br /> Specific Condition) <br /> 107. PROJECT PLANS: The following statements shall be printed on the demolition, grading <br /> and landscape plans where applicable to the satisfaction of the City Landscape Architect <br /> prior to issuance of building permits: <br /> a. No existing tree may be trimmed or pruned without prior approval by the City <br /> Landscape Architect. <br /> b. Utilize best efforts to locate any new utility trenches outside of the existing <br /> canopy of the trees to be saved. If this is not feasible, the applicant shall submit <br /> a report from a certified arborist acceptable to the City indicating trenching will <br /> not be detrimental to the health of the tree. <br />no less than 96 feet in diameter or hammer- <br /> head (tee). Standards and options are available through the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire <br /> Department, Fire Prevention Bureau. <br />alled. Full trash capture devices shall be a part of the <br /> "Stormwater Treatment Measures and Maintenance Agreement." <br /> of the <br /> Chief Building and Safety Official. Such measures shall be maintained until the <br />