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07/01/99 THU 14:44 FAX 6514502502 INVER GROVE HTS CITY HAL ~005 laver Grove Heights Code 540.05, Subd. 6 Subd. 6. Constru. ction Damaee to Significant Trees in or Near Preservation Area. Significant trees which are within thirty (30) feet of the proposed grading limits shall be surveyed by the applicant. Any sig~nificant tree that the applicant commits to preserve that is subsequently damaged, during or as a result of' construction, shall be replaced by the applicant on a one for one diameter inch basis. Subd. 7. Landscape Bond. The applicant shall post with the City a landscape performance bond or cash deposit or Letter of Credi: in the amount of 510,000 when the land alteration exceeds the woodland removal threshold limit. The bond shall ensure adherence to the requirements of this Section 540. 540.07. Collector a.,nd Arterial Roa. ds and Trunk and Lateral Utility Construction: Subdivision 1. This section shall only apply to collector and arterial road and trunk and lateral utility construction projects. All interior roads and utility service will be required to adhere to applicable zoning district thresholds. Subd. 2. ~oad and Utility Construction. Sig-nificant trees shall not be destroyed or removed within the right-of-way unless such destruction or removal is absolutely necessary because of engineering standards relating to accessibility, safety, sight distances or maintenance requirements, and acceptable alternate means of construction or alternate routes are not possible. Subd. 3. Reforestation. If the road or utility construction destroys or removes (50%) or less of the significant trees or tree cover in the right-of-way, then the person or entity conducting the construction shall not be responsible for reforestation. If, however, more than 50% of the significant trees or tree cover within the easement or right-of-way are destroyed or removed, then the person shall be responsible for the following: a. Piling a landscape bond of $10,000 pursuant to 540.05, Subd. 7. Replacement of trees that exceed the 50% threshold in accordance with Section 540,05, Subd. 5. The replacement tree~ shall be planted on the adjoining setback areas, assuming the landowners consent; otherwise, thc replacement trees shall be planted on public lands as determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation. S40.09 Exception. The requirements of this Section 540 shall not apply to the removal of trees seriously damaged by storm, other acts of nature, or disease.