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NMIb. <br /> plan, and which have died shall be replaced within three months of <br /> — notification by the city. However, the time for compliance may be <br /> extended up to nine months by the city in order to allow for seasonal <br /> or weather conditions. <br /> 5. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls exceeding four feet in height,and <br /> staged walls which cumulatively exceed 16 feet in height or involve <br /> more than 4 tiers, must be constructed in accordance with plans <br /> prepared by a registered engineer or landscape architect. <br /> 6. Landscaping Performance Security Required. When screening, <br /> landscaping or other similar improvements to property are required <br /> by this ordinance a letter of credit shall be supplied by the owner in <br /> an amount equal to at least one and one-half times the value of such <br /> screening, landscaping or other improvements. The letter of credit <br /> shall be conditioned upon reimbursement of all expenses incurred by <br /> the city for engineering,legal,contracting or other fees in connection <br /> with making or completing such improvements. The letter of credit <br /> shall be provided prior to the issuance of any building permit and <br /> shall be valid for a period of time equal to one full growing season <br /> after the date of installation of the landscaping. The city may accept <br /> some other form of security in lieu of a letter of credit in an amount <br /> and under such conditions that the city may determine to be <br /> appropriate. In the event that construction of the project is not <br /> completed within the time prescribed by building permits and other <br /> approvals, the city may, at its option, complete the work required at <br /> the expense of the awner and the surety. <br /> The city may allow an extended period of time for completion of all <br /> landscaping if the delay is due to conditions which are reasonably <br /> beyond the control of the developer. Extensions which may not <br /> exceed nine months, may be granted due to seasonal or weather <br /> conditions. When an extension is granted,the city shall require such <br /> additional security as it deems appropriate. <br /> 11 <br />