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Ordinance No. 1974 Page 13 of 21 60. 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 house construction and subdivision improvements and shall be forfeited if the trees are removed, destroyed, or disfigured. For trees that are 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). 61. Prior to construction, temporary six-foot tall chain link fencing or other fence type acceptable to the Planning Director shall be installed around the existing trees to be saved. The final location of said fencing shall be subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director. Fencing shall remain in place until final inspection by the Planning Department; removal of said fencing prior to that time may result in a "stop work" order. In addition, the following tree preservation methods shall be followed for the existing trees to be preserved: a. The applicants shall utilize its 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' 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. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a "stop-work" order. Green Building 62. The approved Green Building Checklist shall be shown on one of the first two pages of the plans submitted for the issuance of a building permit. The sheet number(s) where each checklist item is addressed in the plan set shall be noted on the checklist. All proposed green building measures shall be shown throughout the plan set, as appropriate, as determined by the Planning Director and the Chief Building Official. 63. The Building and Safety Division may require special inspections for the green building measures proposed. If required, the applicant shall provide verification to the Planning Department clearly stating that the Building and Safety Division has inspected and approved all applicable special inspections relating to green building measures. Said verification shall be provided prior to occupancy of the home.