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�jStfikethfoughs to be removed <br /> Underlines to be added <br /> City of <br /> Elk -�-� <br /> River <br /> Ordinance 16 - <br /> An Ordinance Amending Section, 30-934, Landscaping of the City of Elk River, <br /> Minnesota, City Code <br /> The City Council of the City of Elk River does hereby ordain as follows: <br /> SECTION 1. That§ 30-934, Landscaping, of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances shall read <br /> as follows: <br /> e. Credits. <br /> 2. For existing trees. The total number of required new trees may be offset by the retention of <br /> existing trees on the lot provided that such trees satisfy the requirements of this section as to <br /> size and species. A sliding sca4eThe Existing Tree Credit Chart shall be used to determine the <br /> amount of credit for existing trees. Existing trees between four inches in diameter and less <br /> than eight inches in diameter will receive credit for one tree. Exi RifIg'Hees ef',ght inches ifl <br /> diameter or greater wi14 receive credit for two "ees.. Existing trees closer than 15 feet together <br /> shall be considered one tree and the largest diameter tree will be utilized to calculate the tree <br /> credit. The diameter of and distance between trees shall be measured six inches above the <br /> ground. <br /> Existing Tree Credit Chart <br /> Deciduous Tree Diameter Deciduous Tree Credit <br /> 2"to<4 1/2" One(1) <br /> 4 1/2"to<8" Two(2) <br /> 8"or more Three(3) <br /> Coniferous Tree Height Coniferous Tree Credit <br /> 6' to< 10' One(1) <br /> 10' to< 15' Two(2) <br /> 15' or more Three(3) <br /> Subsection 30-9340(3) pertaining to approved tree species shall apply to the types of trees <br /> given credit. <br /> 3. For native grasses and plant communities. The total number of required trees may be offset by the <br /> provision of native grasses and wildflowers. Planting or preservation of native planting <br /> communities will receive credit for one tree per 500 square feet of native grass area. Credits <br /> may not exceed 50 percent of the total requirements. A native grass and plant community <br /> maintenance plan shall be submitted to the ci every year by March 1. <br /> SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and be published as provided by <br /> law. <br /> Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 19th day of September, 2016. <br /> URE <br /> Last Updated il7asch 2014 INATJ <br />