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the planting specificatiqns of Section 36-52(9). (5) Trees existing on the site may be used to satisfy the canopy coverage requirements of Section 36-52(2). The landscape plan must identify such trees. Trees must be physically and structurally in good condition. All such trees on the site during construction must be protected in accordance with the provisions of Section 36-52(10). Stands of five or more trees shall be credited canopy area equal to that covered at the time of application for approval of the landscape plan. (6) Street trees to be planted along the street in right-of-way may be used to satisfy the canopy requirements. the public coverage (7) No landscape plan shall be approved unless the Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director's designee makes the following certifications: (a) Ail existing trees to be retained in compliance with the requirements of this Article are physically and structurally sound; (b) Where street trees are proposed, the landscape plan provides for acceptable spacing, lawn area and specie selection in relation to streets, sidewalks, utilities, traffic sight lines, and parking areas. (8) NO certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any part of the development until the trees required by Section 36-52(1) for that part have been planted and 211 such trees have been determined to be physically and structurally sound by the Director of Parks and Recreation or by the Director's designee. In lieu of actual planting, an applicant for a certificate of occupancy may post a bond or other form of security acceptable to the City Attorney to ensure the timely completion of the approved tree planting plan. (9) Ail trees to be planted shall be installed in conformance with the following criteria: (a) Ail trees to be planted in accordance with "American Standards for Nursery Stock" published by the American Association of Nurserymen. All trees shall be balled and burlapped or container-grown. (b) All trees shall be installed in accordance with the road and bridge specifications of the Virginia Department of Transportation and "Landscape Planting and Protection Manual, Portsmouth, Virginia."