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Contents14-172 Certificate Of Occupancy/Bonding

14-172 Certificate Of Occupancy/Bonding

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  1. (1) If the landscaping has not been installed and inspected for proper installation prior to receiving certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy may be granted, provided the following conditions are met:
    1. (a) The property owner posts a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit with the city treasurer;
    2. (b) The amount of the bond or letter of credit shall be based on material and installation costs of the uninstalled landscape material, including a ten percent contingency cost, as shown on the submitted landscape plan; and
    3. (c) The cost of the landscaping shall be certified by a licensed contractor.
  2. (2) After receiving the certificate of occupancy, the remaining landscape material shall be installed within six months. The bond or letter of credit shall be called if the required landscaping has not been installed by the end of the six-month period, and the funds shall be applied to complete the landscaping work.