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56 1 (4 -615) If the applicant or developer does not believe that the estimates requirements contained in this section fairly and accurately represent the effect of the subdivision on the park or trail system of the city, the applicant or developer may request that the city prepare an in -depth study of the effect of the subdivision on the park and trail system and an estimate of that effect in money and/or land. All costs of the study shall be paid by the developer or applicant. If the developer requests the preparation of a study, no application for the development shall be deemed complete until the study has been completed and a determination is made as to the appropriate amount of land or money necessary to offset the effects of the subdivision. (Ord. 04 -03, passed 2 -24 -2003; Am. Ord. 06 -01, passed 5 -29 -2001) TREE PRESERVATION § 1001.125 GENERAL. The following process for preserving significant trees shall be required of subdividers. (Ord. 04 -03, passed 2 -24 -2003) § 1001.126 TREE PRESERVATION BY SUBDIVIDERS. (1) Subdividers shall: (a) Incorporate the preservation of trees into the overall design of the plat; (b) Prepare a tree preservation plan superimposed on the grading plan, as described below; (c) Ensure the tree preservation plan is followed during the plan development (mass grading); (d) Provide a financial guarantee as part of the development agreement to guarantee the preparation and implementation of the preservation plan and the replacement of all significant trees which were to be saved but were actually destroyed or damaged. The financial security in an amount determined by the City Council and adopted by ordinance shall be provided for: 1. Each mass graded lot with at least 1 significant tree to be saved; 2. Each custom graded lot with at least 1 significant tree on the lot; and 3. Each outlot with at least 1 significant tree; (e) Install snow fencing or polyethylene laminar safety netting at the drip line or critical root zones of trees to be saved; DRAFT JANUARY 26, 2009 1 • •