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9 14. Landscaping. Developer agrees to install one over story tree in the boulevard of each Lot, and require one additional over story, evergreen, or deciduous tree in the front yard of each Lot. For Lots not sold by April 31, 2023, Developer agrees to install one tree in the front yard of all unsold lots. All required trees shall meet minimum size standards as outlined in Elk River City Codes. (01) All residential landscaping requirements shall be completed prior to occupancy of the dwelling unit, or by June 1 following occupancy if occupancy occurs October 15 through May 31. (02) In the event the landscaping, including trees and establishment of turf, is not complete at the time of Certificate of Occupancy, the City may issue a certificate of occupancy and require the provision of a cash deposit from the builder of the lot to guarantee the successful completion of the landscaping improvement. The cash deposit shall be no less than $1,000.00. The City, its employees, agents or contractors shall have the right to go upon the property to complete the landscaping without permission of the owner of the property or lot, and shall not be liable for trespass. The City may also require a deposit as part of the building permit fee to secure compliance with the landscaping requirements. 15. Surface and Groundwater Management. (01) Dewatering. Due to the variable nature of groundwater levels and stormwater flows, it will be the Developer’s and the Developer’s contractors and subcontractors responsibility to satisfy themselves with regard to the elevation of groundwater in the area and the level of effort needed to perform dewatering and storm flow routing operations. All dewatering shall be in accordance with all applicable county, state, and federal rules and regulations. DNR regulations regarding appropriations permits shall also be strictly followed. (02) Wetlands. If the Developer proposes the filling of wetlands in connection with development of the Subdivision, final plat approval is contingent upon, and the final plat shall not be recorded until, receipt of necessary permits from appropriate regulatory agencies to fill wetlands as proposed by the Developer and approval by the Technical Evaluation Panel of the proposed mitigation plan for wetlands filling. If these permits are denied, or approval of the wetland permit and mitigation plan is subject to conditions which significantly impact the Subdivision, the final plat for the Subdivision shall be resubmitted to the City Council for consideration of changes required for the wetland approvals. The City shall receive a copy of the monitoring report annually for three years. (03) Erosion Control. Prior to initiating any work on the site, the erosion control plan, Plan B, shall be implemented by the Developer and inspected and approved by the City or other regulating authority. The City may impose additional erosion control requirements if they are deemed necessary to protect the downstream waters of the state. All areas disturbed by the grading operations shall be stabilized per the MPCA NPDES Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity and the City MS4 permit. Seed shall be in accordance with the City’s current seeding specification which will include temporary erosion control measures to provide ground cover as rapidly as possible. All seeded areas shall be fertilized, mulched, and watered as necessary for seed retention and growth. The parties recognize that time is of the essence in controlling erosion. If the Developer does not comply with the MPCA NPDES Stormwater Permit for Construction Activity, the City MS4 permit, with the erosion control plan and schedule, or supplementary instructions received from the City or other regulating authority, the City may take such action as it deems appropriate to control erosion. The City will endeavor to notify the Developer in advance of any proposed action, but failure of the City to do so will not affect the Developer’s and City’s rights or obligations hereunder. If the Developer does not reimburse the City for any cost the City incurred for such work within ten (10) days, the City may draw down the letter of credit to pay any costs. No development, utility or street construction will be