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Memo to Planning Commission/OA 02-07 <br /> November 26,2002 <br /> Page 2 <br /> III Tree Ordinance <br /> The Tree Ordinance includes definitions of terms that are used in the ordinance. It <br /> establishes the Tree Advisory Committee and the position of City Forester.Duties of the <br /> Committee and the City Forster include planning and implementing an annual work plan, <br /> advising the City Council and other commissions on issues relating to trees,educate citizens <br /> and promote tree care, issue permits under this section, develop and maintain a tree <br /> inventory and inspect and control nuisance trees.The Tree Advisory Committee will also <br /> hear appeals of any person who disagrees with the decision of the City Forester. The <br /> Ordinance sets up a licensing procedure for businesses engaged in planting, cutting and <br /> trimming trees.The Ordinance creates regulations and a permitting procedure regarding tree <br /> planting, maintenance and removal. <br /> Tree Preservation Ordinance <br /> The Tree Preservation Ordinance establishes rules and regulations regarding tree removal <br /> and tree preservation.A permitting process is established.Included as part of that process <br /> are guidelines on when a permit will be required,in which cases exemptions are allowed and <br /> what information needs to be included with the application.Parameters for the removal of <br /> trees are established;any specimen trees,significant trees and/or significant woodlands that <br /> are destroyed or removed beyond those limits shall be replaced per the tree replacement <br /> schedule. An inspection process and performance guarantees are also included. Staff <br /> IIIdecisions can be appealed to the Tree Advisory Committee. <br /> The Tree Preservation Ordinance includes two methods to determine allowable tree <br /> removal. One method is based on the type of development occurring and the other is based <br /> on the zoning district.The Commission will need to decide which method they would like <br /> included in the ordinance. <br /> Recommendation <br /> The Planning Commission should recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance <br /> amendment establishing the Tree Ordinance and the Tree Preservation Ordinance. <br /> • <br /> S:\PLANNING\Case Files\OA 02-07 Tree Preservation\11-26PC.doc <br />