(A) In all cases of street tree planting pursuant to § 8.32.170, and in all cases of street tree planting on individual residential lots, the subdivider, developer or owner shall pay the city a fee per street tree. This fee shall be determined on an annual basis by resolution of the Council. This fee shall include the cost of the requisite tree or trees, tree stake(s), soil amendment, root barrier and irrigation. The fee will cover, in part, the cost of installation by city forces or by parties under contract with the city, a maintenance fee for the interim period from planting until occupancy of the residential unit, and an administrative processing fee.
(B) There is hereby created a “Street Tree Trust Account” within the city for disbursement of funds necessary for the administration of this chapter, as well as to plant and maintain trees pursuant to § 8.32.170. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Street Tree Trust Account. Upon completion of the subdivision or the individual residential lot, and following a satisfactory inspection by the department and a request from the owner, developer, or subdivider, the unused portion of the fee paid shall be returned. Fees not requested within one year of project completion shall remain in the Street Tree Trust Account to be used for tree planting elsewhere in the city at the discretion of the Director.
(1995 Code, § 8.32.180) (Ord. 08-12, passed 7-15-2008)