(A) All improved areas within dedicated street rights-of-way shall be graded, top soiled, and seeded in accordance with the construction schedule and in a manner approved by the Village Engineer. Street trees shall be required and planted in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
(B) The number, type, and location of trees to be planted as well as existing trees preserved on the site shall be shown on a landscaping plan to be submitted with the final plat. The Planning Commission, with the advice of the Village Tree Board, may review and reject the proposed landscape plan if such plan is not appropriate for the intended use given environmental, technical, or land use considerations. Landscaping plans shall be in accordance with a Master Tree Plan. Where such plans do not exist, landscaping shall be based on criteria derived from the Zoning Code.
(C) The subdivider shall be responsible for the establishment of required trees and such responsibility shall extend for one year from the date of original planting. A bond shall be posted to ensure the planting and replacement of trees. The amount of the bond shall be based on the estimated costs of planting and establishing the required trees, and may be reduced as trees are planted.
(Ord. 96-106, passed 3-20-1996)