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32. No trees shall be removed other than those specifically designated for removal on the approved plans. 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 each tree required to be preserved, up to a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). 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). 33. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a report from a certified arborist acceptable to the City evaluating the potential impacts from the new masonry wall on the existing valley oak tree near the southeast corner of the site (tree no. 38 in the tree report prepared for this project by Traverso Tree Service dated March 5, 2007). The arborist shall make recommendations on the location and construction of the wall to ensure the survivability of the valley oak tree. The final location and construction of the southerly portion of the masonry wall shall be subject to the review and approval by the Planning Director. 34. Protective chain link or securely staked nylon fencing shall be installed around the existing trees to be saved during all construction activities. The location of said fencing shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director. In addition, the following tree preservation methods shall be followed: a. The applicant shall utilize his best efforts to locate any new utility trenches outside the dripline of the existing trees to be saved. If this is not feasible, then the applicant shall submit a report from a certified arborist acceptable to the City that indicates the trenching will not be detrimental to the health of the trees. b. No oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other harmful materials shall be deposited or disposed within the dripline of the trees or in drainage channels, swales, or areas that may lead to the dripline. c. No signs, wires, or ropes shall be attached to the trees. d. No stockpiling/storage of construction materials, fill, etc., shall take place underneath or within 5 feet of the dripline of the existing trees. e. No equipment or temporary structures shall be placed within or beneath the dripline of the existing trees. 6