When in the judgment of the planner, landscaping or improvements are deemed in need of reconstruction, repair or maintenance during the first year after date of preliminary acceptance, the developer shall be notified in writing, by certified mail, outlining the areas of discrepancy and the required remedial action. If satisfactory remedial action is not taken within the period specified by the planner, the city may cause the improvements or landscaping to be maintained at the property owner’s expense. (Prior code § 16.43.810)