§ 19.15. Compliance upon Permit Completion or Expiration.  


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  • Properties where a permit is issued to conduct land disturbing activities that does not require the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or the approval of a final plat, shall comply with the tree density standard of this ordinance as follows:

    19.15-1 Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, or Grading Only Permits. A performance bond or letter of credit shall be posted with the county for the replacement units prior to the issuance of a land disturbance permit. The amount shall be equal to 130 percent of the value of the new trees or landscape material and their installation.

    19.15-2 Continuing Maintenance. The owner, occupant, tenant, and respective agent of each, if any, shall be jointly and severally responsible for the perpetual maintenance and protection of buffers and landscape plantings required by this ordinance. The county arborist is hereby authorized to order diseased, infested, dying, dead or damaged landscaping required herein to be replaced. Replacement trees and landscaping shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of this ordinance.