(A) The planting of boulevard trees in residential developments of any size is required, with the financing and planting of these trees being the responsibility of the landowner.
(B) A boulevard tree planting plan must be drawn up by the landowner and submitted to the City Planner for approval at the time of the building permit application. This plan must follow the specifications in the Park Rapids city ordinance and the City's Urban Forestry Committee Technical Manual. The City will not grant the certificate of occupancy until the trees are planted. At the discretion of the City Planner, an extension of no more than 9 months may be granted due to circumstances beyond control of the landowner. Trees not planted within the time frame noted above, will be planted by the city and the total cost assessed to the landowner.
(C) The tree stock life must be guaranteed for 2 years from time of planting. Planting and mulching techniques must follow currently accepted recommendation. Watering of the trees is the responsibility of the landowner after the planting of the tree.
(Prior Code, § 22-34A) (Ord. 428, passed 4-12-2005) Penalty, see § 93.99