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d. Structures shall be designed to discourage the occurrence and entry of <br />pests into buildings, thus minimizing the need for pesticides. <br /> <br />35. Prior to occupancy, the landscape designer shall certify in writing to the Planning <br />Director that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved <br />landscape and irrigation plans with respect to size, number, and species of plants <br />and overall design. <br /> <br />36. The existing City street trees along the Main Street frontage of the site shall not <br />be removed. Any proposed pruning of street trees to accommodate the <br />proposed development shall be subject to approval by the City Landscape <br />Architect prior to pruning. Pruning shall be conducted by a certified arborist <br />familiar with the International Society of Arboriculture pruning guidelines and <br />shall comply with the guidelines established by the International Society of <br />Arboriculture, Tree Pruning Guidelines, current edition, to maintain the health of <br />the trees. In addition, the following tree preservation methods shall be followed <br />for the City street trees to be preserved: <br /> <br />a. The applicant shall utilize his best efforts to locate any new utility trenches <br />outside the dripline of the existing street trees to be saved. If this is not <br />feasible, then the applicant shall submit a report from a certified arborist <br />acceptable to the City that indicates the trenching will not be detrimental to <br />the health of the tree. <br /> <br />b. No oil, gasoline, chemicals, or other harmful materials shall be deposited <br />or disposed within the dripline of the trees or in drainage channels, <br />swales, or areas that may lead to the dripline. <br /> <br />c. No signs, wires, or ropes shall be attached to the trees. <br /> <br />d. No stockpiling/storage of construction materials, fill, etc., shall take place <br />underneath or within 5 feet of the dripline of the existing trees. <br /> <br />e. No equipment or temporary structures shall be placed within or beneath <br />the dripline of the existing trees. <br /> <br />f. Protective chain link fencing or other protection approved by the City <br />Landscape Architect shall be installed around the existing street trees to <br />be saved during all construction activities. The location of said fencing <br />shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Landscape <br />Architect. <br /> <br />Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a stop-work order. <br /> <br />37. The project developer shall post cash, letter of credit, or other security <br />satisfactory to the Planning Director in the amount of ten thousand dollars <br /> 7 <br /> <br />