(A) Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for the development site, the Administrator or a duly appointed assistant shall inspect the site for the purpose of certifying compliance with the requirements of the tree approval. Posting surety satisfactory to the Administrator in lieu of actual compliance may be permitted.
(B) The Administrator or a duly appointed assistant shall again inspect the site for the purpose of certifying compliance with the requirements of the tree approval prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until compliance with the requirements of the tree preservation ordinance has occurred, unless written extension is granted by the Administrator. Such extension may only be granted if:
(1) The Administrator determines seasonal or weather conditions are not suitable for planting or other compliance; or
(2) The applicant demonstrates that compliance is not otherwise feasible and provides satisfactory proof of purchase of planting materials and delivery date.
(C) If at the time of inspection for the certificate of occupancy or the expiration of the duly authorized extension, the required tree approval conditions have not been met, the city may use the surety to insure that these conditions are met, which may include performance of the work by or on behalf of the city. Additionally, failure to comply with such conditions at the expiration of the duly authorized extension or during the life of the surety, whichever occurs earlier, shall constitute a violation of this chapter and be subject to any and all penalties and remedies provided herein.
(D) After development is complete, the Administrator shall continue to make random inspections to insure that required trees are maintained. Replacement shall be required should any of these trees die, be removed, or be destroyed at any time after completion of development. Replacement must be completed within a period of time determined by the Administrator, but not longer than six months from notice by the Administrator.
(Ord. 52-1990, passed 9-19-90)