§ 640-40. Performance Surety.

640-40.1   Compliance Prior to Certificate of Occupancy or Final Plat Approval. In the event that new trees proposed to be planted to achieve the Tree Density Standard as set forth in the Tree Regulations contained herein, or other trees or landscape material required to be planted as set forth in this Chapter, are not installed upon application for a Certificate of Occupancy or Final Plat approval as appropriate to the project, then a Performance Bond or other acceptable surety shall be posted with the Department in accordance with the performance bonding requirements and provisions of this UDO.

640-40.2   Compliance upon Permit Completion or Expiration. Properties where a permit is issued to conduct land-disturbing activities that do not require the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or the approval of a Final Plat, or said activities as authorized are completed or the permit expires, shall comply with the Tree Density Standard of Section 630-30 and as follows:

A.

Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, or Grading Only Permits

1.

Replacement trees proposed to be planted to achieve the Tree Density Standard of Section 630-30 which are not planted upon completion or prior to expiration of a clearing, clearing and grubbing, or grading permit, shall be planted within 30 days of the completion or expiration of said permit unless a performance bond is posted with the Department.

B.

Development Permits

1.

Replacement trees proposed to be planted to achieve the Tree Density Standard of Section 630-30 which are not planted upon expiration, as opposed to completion, of a development permit shall be planted within 30 days of expiration of said permit unless a performance bond is posted with the Department.