(A) The subdivider shall be required to escrow dollars, as part of the subdivider’s agreement, for the purpose of having the city plant trees and/or provide soil adjustments on the boulevard areas within the development. The City Council may decide, based on financial considerations, that it may not be in the best interest of the city and therefore may waive tree planting requirements if they so desire.
(B) The rate of escrow shall be determined by the wholesale cost of two trees per lot (two-inch caliper deciduous or six-foot height coniferous minimum size), as established by resolution. The subdivider shall only be responsible for the cost of the trees. The planting and maintenance of the trees shall be conducted by the city. Species and location of the trees and the need for soil adjustment shall be determined by the city. The planting of the trees will take place a significant portions of the development are occupied.
(2004 Code, § 153.85) (Ord. 03-336, passed 3-25-2003)