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Sttikethfetighs to be removed <br /> Underlines to be added <br /> 2. A second tree shall be located in the front yard area. Overstory, evergreen, and <br /> ornamental tree species are permitted. <br /> d S ecies <br /> 1 All required trees shall be of species which are classified as overstory, ornamental and <br /> coniferous trees by the American Nurseryman's Association. <br /> (2) Not more than 50 percent of the xenuired number of overstory or ornamental trees shall <br /> be composed of one species. <br /> (3) All required trees shall be selected from the University of Minnesota Extension Service's <br /> list of recommended trees for Southeast Minnesota; or as approved by the city's planning <br /> department. <br /> (e) Minimum side and root condition o(trees. Minimum size and root condition of required trees shall be <br /> as follows: <br /> (1) Overstory trees shall be two inches in diameter as measured six inches above the ground, <br /> and trees must be balled_and_burlapped. <br /> 2 Ornamental trees shall be 1'/2 inches in diameter as measured six inches above the round <br /> and trees must be balled and burlapped. <br /> 3 Coniferous trees shall be six feet in height,and trees must be balled and burlapped. <br /> (fl Placement ofAlant materials <br /> 1 All required landsca ing shall be located on the lot occu ied by the use building. facili <br /> or structures. No landscapi:nlZ shall be located within any public ripht-of-nLay unless <br /> approved by the cijy. <br /> 42� Plant materials shall be located to provide reasonable access to all utilities. <br /> At all intersections, sight visibility_triangles shall be kept clear of landscape materials that <br /> would obstruct the sight lines of motorists at intersecting streets. <br /> (eg) Installation. All landscape improvements required by this subsection shall be installed by the <br /> owner no later than one year after the issuance of a building permit for the subject property. <br /> Replacement of any dead trees, shrubs,ground covers and sodding shall be responsibility of the <br /> property owner. <br /> (dh)Inspection. Twelve months after the date of issuance of a building permit, the city may conduct a <br /> field inspection of the subject site to assure compliance with the requirements of this <br /> subdivision and implementation of the approved landscape plan. <br /> (ei) Exceptions and adjustments. Where a strict application of this subsection is not possible due to <br /> unique topographic landform,irregular lot shape or historic features worthy of preservation, the <br /> applicant may present an alternative landscape and screening plan to the city for alternate <br /> approval. <br /> (€1) Performance guarantee. If required landscape improvements have not been completed at the time a <br /> certificate is requested for occupancy of a property, a financial guarantee to ensure completion <br /> of the improvements shall be supplied prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The <br /> financial guarantee shall be in an amount equal to approximately 100 percent of the value of the <br /> uncompleted landscape improvements, and shall be released one year after completion of the <br /> 11IEIII 11 <br /> Last Updated March 2014 A <br />