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Existing Trees: 33. The project developer shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared by HortScience, Inc., dated November, 2005. The project developer shall install four, 24-inch box-size specimen trees for each heritage-size tree to be removed. The locations of these trees shall conform to the Conceptual Landscape Plan of Exhibit "A" and shall be shown on a landscape plan submitted with the tentative subdivision map. 34. 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 grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The consultant shall certify in writing that such recommendations have been followed. 35. No trees shall be removed other than those specifically designated for removal on the approved plans or tree report. The project developer shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of $5,000.00 for each tree required to be preserved, up to a maximum of $25,000.00. 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. Landscaping and Irrigation System Design and Operation: 36. 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. 37. A final landscape plan and irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by Planning Director as part of the improvement plans prior to issuance of a grading permit. Said landscape plan shall be consistent with the approved landscape plan plus any conditions of approval, and shall be detailed in terms of species, location, size, quantities, and spacing. 38. All trees used in landscaping be a minimum of IS-gallons in size and all shrubs a minimum of five-gallons, unless otherwise shown on the approved landscape plan. 39. Six-inch vertical concrete curbs shall be installed between all paved and landscaped areas. 12