Sec. 42-370

All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition.

If the weather prohibits the installation of the required tree, plant or screening materials at the time of occupancy, the applicant may, at his option, post a cash bond for the installation of the required plants and installation costs.

If the full canopy, street tree, or other tree requirement cannot be achieved on-site, the applicant may provide cash in lieu of the remaining tree requirement subject to the following.

All landscape materials shall be kept in healthy condition free of disease and infestation.

If the required landscaping is not installed within 6 months, the bond shall be forfeited to the town to use for planting of the required materials.

The property owner shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of all landscape materials, fences and walls required by this section.

Maintenance of trees and shrubs by the owner shall follow best practices as prescribed by the International Society of Arboriculture.

No occupancy permit shall be signed until the trees, plants, and other screening materials required by this article have been installed.

The property owner shall, upon written notice from the administrator, repair or replace any landscape materials, fencing or walls not meeting the requirements of this chapter within 30 days.

The cost to establish a new tree(s) with a 10-year canopy area starting with a 2.5-inch caliper nursery stock at a price established by Town Council.

This price covers the cost typically associated with purchasing plant material, cost of installation, and cost associated with proper tree care to ensure the development and survival of a healthy tree over a 5-year period.

Fees collected for these purposes shall be based on the cost of plants needed to complete the required canopy cover using 2.5-inch caliper nursery stock tree and the cover specifications of Section 42-368, Plant Selection Guide.