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STREET TREE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULE R-7.280 R-7.280-A Street Tree Program - Policy. In order to create attractive and healthy neighborhood environments, no approval shall be granted for a development that involves the creation of a street unless the applicant has submitted and received approval of a Street Tree Plan pursuant to R-7.280-C.1 or executed an agreement with the City pursuant to R-7.280-C.2 that ensures street trees will be planted and established in accordance with the standards and procedures provided for in these rules and the adopted policies of the Urban Forest Management Plan. Street trees shall be planted as each lot or area is developed and shall be required on that portion of street right-of-way that abut lots within the development as well as on new streets within the development site. R-7.280-11 Definitions. As used in these rules, "ANSI A-300," is the "American National Standards Institute A- 300 —1995. American National Standard for Tree Care Operations — Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plan Maintenance — Standard Practices." As used in these rules, "ANSI Z-133.1" is the "American National Standards Institute Z- 133.1 — 2000. American National Standard for Arboricultural Operations — Pruning, Repairing, Maintaining and Removing Trees and Cutting Brush — Safety Requirements." As used in these rules, an "approved Street Tree Plan" is: (a) A plan prepared and submitted by an applicant, that meets the requirements of these rules, and is accompanied by all required fees and/or security deposits, or; (b) An agreement entered into by the applicant and the City whereby the City assumes responsibility for the purchase, installation, and establishment of street trees in accordance with the standards set forth in these rules. R-7.280-C Street Tree Plan - Application. 1. An application for approval of a Street Tree Plan ("Plan") shall be submitted to the City, together with the application processing and review fees established by the City Manager pursuant to Section 2.020 of the Eugene Code, 1971. The City's Urban Forester shall review the Plan and approve or deny the application based on the Plan's compliance with the requirements and standards established in these rules. 2. As an alternative to the requirements of subsection 1 of this section, upon payment of the applicable fees, an applicant may enter into an agreement with the City whereby the City Administrative Order - Page 2 of 14