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trees shall be shown on the plans submitted for issuance of building permits and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permits. Said modifications shall be shown on the plans submitted for issuance of building permits and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permits. 29. The applicant shall provide root control barriers and four inch perforated pipes for trees in planting areas less than ten feet in width, as determined necessary by the Planning Director at the time of review of the final landscape plans. 30. The applicant shall install an automatic irrigation system for all project landscaping, including the landscaping installed in the City right-of-way. 31. Except as otherwise conditioned, all trees used in landscaping shall be a minimum of 15 gallons in size and all shrubs a minimum of 5 gallons. 32. Prior to occupancy, the landscape architect shall certify in writing to the Planning Director that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans with respect to size, number, and species of plants and overall design and shall certify the green building landscape credits claimed, if applicable. 33. The project developer shall comply with the recommendations of the tree report prepared by HortScience Inc. dated June 28, 2006. No tree trimming or pruning other than that specified in the tree report shall occur. The project developer shall arrange for the arborist to conduct a field inspection prior to issuance of grading permits to ensure that all recommendations have been properly implemented. The arborist shall certify in writing to the City that such recommendations have been followed. 34. The existing California black walnut tree within the southern planter of the site shall not be removed. The project developer shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the tree. This cash bond or security shall be retained for one year following completion of construction and shall be forfeited if the tree is removed, destroyed, or disfigured. If the tree is removed, destroyed, or disfigured during construction, the applicant shall pay a fine in the amount equal to the appraised value of the subject tree. If the fine based on the appraised value of the tree(s) exceeds the bond amount, the applicant shall pay the difference between the bond and the appraised value of the subject tree(s). 35. In addition to the tree preservation measures outlined in the tree report prepared by HortScience Inc. dated June 28, 2006, the following tree preservation methods shall be followed during construction of the site. These methods shall be listed on the building permit plans and shall include the following: a. The existing California black walnut tree may not be trimmed or pruned without prior approval by the Planning Director. Any City approved pruning of the existing California black walnut tree shall be performed by a certified arborist.