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6. Screening. All developments shall be in conformance with Section 1325.05 Subd. 4. 7. Tree Preservation. Clear cutting of an entire stand of trees is prohibited on all parcels. All developments shall be in conformance with Section 1325.055. and subject to an approved Tree Mitigation Plan as outlined in Section 1325.055, Subd. 6. D. Landscaping Plan. A1. Scope. In cases where a landscaping plan is required by this Code or by an approval granted by the City, the applicant for the building or grading permit shall submit a landscape plan prepared in accordance with the provisions of Appendix A of the Zoning Code. A landscape plan shall be approved by the City and implemented by the property owner: 1a) For any new development or new building construction in any business, industrial, Institutional, R-3, R-4, or I-FLEX zoning district, and planned unit developments, except as otherwise provided by specific development agreements. 2b) For any existing commercial, industrial, or institutional building or parking lot to be expanded by at least ten (10) percent, or at least 5,000 square feet, where an approved landscape plan is not on file with the city. In the case where a plan is required under this subparagraph, the property owner may submit a plan implementation schedule that would allow the plan to be implemented over a period of three years. 3c) No building permit for any construction described in items (a) and (b) of this subparagraph shall be issued unless a landscape plan required hereunder is approved by the city. B. Landscaping Plan Standards. 1. If the City determines, at its sole discretion, that landscaping to be planted in satisfaction of the ordinance exceeds that which can be accommodated practically on-site, a green space fee may be collected at the sole discretion of the City in lieu of on-site planting. The green space fee amount shall be the cost of materials and installation of landscaping, plus ten (10) percent, and shall be provided by the applicant and approved by the City. All funds shall be expended exclusively towards landscaping, as defined by the ordinance, for implementation of the goals listed in Subd. 1.A of this section and Section 1325.055, Subd. 1. E. Performance Guarantee. 1. A landscape performance bond or other acceptable financial surety is required for all screening or landscaping required in this Code to insure completion and maintenance of all landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan required hereunder. 2. The amount of the bond or surety shall be 125% of the cost of materials and installation.