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A. Scope. A Tree Preservation Plan is required as part of an application for: <br /> 1. New building construction in any zoning district; <br /> 2. An expansion of an existing building or hard surface by ten percent or greater, <br /> where an approved tree preservation plan is not on file with the city; <br /> 3. Any project for which a city grading permit or erosion control permit is <br /> required <br /> 4. A plat or minor subdivision. <br /> B. Tree Preservation Plan Submission Requirements. A Tree Preservation Plan must <br /> include a tree survey certified by a registered land surveyor, landscape architect, or <br /> forester. See Appendix A for details on the requirements of a Tree Preservation Plan. <br /> Projects on residential sites of fewer than two lots are not required to have tree surveys <br /> certified. Applicants are encouraged to consult with city staff concerning preservation of <br /> protected trees before developing a Tree Preservation Plan. <br /> C. Review Process. The tree preservation plan shall be reviewed by the city to assess <br /> the best possible layout to preserve significant trees and to enhance the efforts to <br /> minimize damage to significant trees. The applicant shall meet with city staff prior to <br /> submission of the development application or prior to application for the grading permit, <br /> whichever is sooner, to determine the most feasible and practical placement of buildings, <br /> parking, driveways, streets, storage and other physical features, in order that the fewest <br /> significant trees are destroyed or damaged. <br /> Subd. 3 Performance Guarantee. <br /> A. Any applicant required to submit a tree preservation plan shall provide the <br /> required performance guarantee following preliminary approval of the tree preservation <br /> plan and prior to any construction and/or grading to insure completion and maintenance <br /> of all landscaping and trees in accordance with the approved tree preservation plan <br /> required hereunder. <br /> B. The amount of a bond or other approved financial surety shall be 125%of the <br /> cost of materials and installation. <br /> C. The bond or other financial surety shall be provided prior to the issuance of any <br /> building or grading permits and shall be valid for two full years, from the date of <br /> installation. <br /> D. For any tree that is not in accordance with the approved tree preservation plan at <br /> the end of two growing seasons, the applicant shall replace the material to the satisfaction <br /> of the city before the guarantee is released. Where this is not done,the city, at its sole <br /> discretion,may use the proceeds of the performance guarantee to accomplish <br /> performance. <br /> Subd. 4 Compliance with Plan. The applicant shall implement the tree preservation <br /> plan prior to and during any construction. The tree protection measures shall remain in <br /> place until all grading and construction activity is terminated. <br /> A. Tree Removal Prior to Approval. No significant trees shall be removed until a <br /> tree preservation plan is approved by the city and except in accordance with the approved <br /> tree preservation plan. <br /> 6 <br /> 221909v1 <br />