§ 816-6.1204. Deposit conditions.

Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for a property where trees are required by this chapter to be saved, the owner or developer shall deposit cash or other acceptable security with the department on a per tree basis in the amount established by the involved development's conditions of approval or approved applications.

As required, the county may hold the deposit for a two-year period to guarantee the health of the trees for a two-year period upon completion of construction. In addition, the applicant or developer may be required to enter into a tree maintenance agreement secured by said deposit/bond by which they agree to maintain said trees in a living and viable condition throughout the term of the agreement. This agreement may be transferred to any new owner of the property for the remaining length of the agreement.

(Ords. 94-59, 94-22).