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If the developer chooses to delegate tree planting to the City, the City takes full <br /> responsibility for tracking home construction and the subsequent planting and <br /> establishment of the street trees. <br /> Based on the above fmdings, I hereby adopt the proposed Street Tree Program <br /> Administrative Rule R -7.280 as modified herein: <br /> STREET TREE PROGRAM <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R-7.280 <br /> R- 7.280 -A Street Tree Program - Policy. <br /> In order to create attractive and healthy neighborhood environments no approval shall be <br /> • granted for a development that involves the creation of a street unless the applicant has submitted <br /> and received approval of a Street Tree Plan pursuant to R- 7.280 -B.1 or executed an agreement <br /> with the City pursuant to R- 7.280 -B.2 that ensures street trees will be planted and established in <br /> accordance with the standards and procedures provided for in these rules and the adopted policies <br /> of the Urban Forest Management Plan. Street trees shall be planted as each lot or area is <br /> developed and shall be required on that portion of street right -of -way that abut lots within the <br /> development as well as on new streets within the development site. <br /> As used in these rules, an "approved Street Tree Plan" is: <br /> a) A plan prepared and submitted by an applicant, that meets the requirements <br /> of these rules, and is accompanied by all required fees and/or security deposits, or; <br /> b) An agreement entered into by the applicant and the City whereby the City <br /> assumes responsibility for the purchase, installation, and establishment of street trees in <br /> accordance with the standards set forth in these rules. <br /> R 7.280 -B Street Tree Plan - Application. <br /> 1. An application for approval of a Street Tree Plan (Plan) shall be submitted to the <br /> City, together with the application processing and review fees established by the City Manager <br /> pursuant to Section 2.020 of the Eugene Code, 1971. The City's Urban Forester shall review the <br /> Plan and approve or deny the application based on the Plan's compliance with the requirements <br /> and standards established in these rules. <br /> 2. As an alternative to the requirements of subsection 1 of this section, upon payment <br /> of the applicable fees, an applicant may enter into an agreement with the City whereby the City <br /> assumes responsibility for the purchase, installation, and establishment of - stream- trees in <br /> accordance with the standards set forth in these rules. <br /> 3. No final approval shall be granted for a final subdivision plat, planned unit <br /> Street Tree Plan Agreement - City Plants Alternate -12 of 25 A 4 - 0 0 4 0 5 <br />