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of two inches at time of planting. in accordance with the planting 36-52(9]. Ail trees must be planted specifications of Section (5) Trees existing on the site may be used to satisfy the canopy coverage requirements of Section 36-52(1). 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). (6) Street trees to be planted along the street in the public right-of-way may be used to satisfy the canopy coverage requirements. (7) No landscape plan shall be approved unless the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee makes the following certifications: (a) all existing trees to be retained in compliance with the requirements of this chapter are physically and structurally sound; (b) Where street trees are proposed, the landscape plan provides for acceptable spacing, lawn area and species selection in relation to streets, sidewalks, utilities, traffic sight lines, and parking areas. (8) No Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for any part of a development until the trees required by Section 36-52(1) for that part of the development for which occupancy has been requested have been planted and alt such trees have been determined by to be physically and structurally sound by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee or have been bonded for with security acceptable to the City to ensure the timely completion of the approved tree planting plan. Any trees bonded shall be planted prior to or during the next planting season. (9) Ail trees to be planted shall be installed in conformance with the following criteria: (a) Ail trees to be planted shall conform to the most recent edition of the "American Standards for Nursery Stock" published by the American Association