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Tree Preservation Ordinance Draft, August I, 200S Page 3 . . "Coniferous! evergreen tree" a woody plant which, at maturity, is at least 12 feet in height, having foliage on the outermost portion of the branches year-round. . "Deciduous tree" a woody plant which, at maturity, is at least 15 feet in height, having a defined crown and which sheds leaves annually. . "Hardwood deciduous tree" includes, but not limited to, Ironwood, Catalpa, Oak, Maple hard, Walnut, Ash, Hickory, Birch, Black Cherry, Hackberry, Locust, Linden and Basswood. . "Significant tree" a healthy tree measuring a minimum of 6 inches in diameter for hardwood deciduous trees, 12 inches in diameter for softwood deciduous trees and a minimum of 12 feet in height for coniferous trees. . "Softwood deciduous tree" includes, but not limited to, Poplar, Aspen, Silver maple, Willow, Elm and Cottonwood. . "Specimen tree" is a healthy hardwood deciduous tree measuring 30 inches or more in diameter and a minimum of 50 feet in height for coniferous trees. Permit Required . No application for preliminary plat, building permit, excavation permit, grading permit, or any other City approval that results in land alteration shall be considered unless the applicant for such approval has first obtained a tree preservation permit. Furthermore, no application for preliminary plat, conditional use permit or site plan will be considered if zllegalland alteration has occurred in the last 5 years. Tree Preservation Plan A tree preservation plan shall be approved by the City and implemented for any land alteration in connection with any of the following: 1. New development in any zoning district. 2. New building construction in any zoning district. 3. Expansion of any commercial, industrial or institutional building or impervious surface by 10% or greater square feet, where an approved tree preservation plan is not on file with the City. 4. Any project requiring a grading permit. Exemptions For Existing Single Family Residences No tree preservation plan is required for single family residences applying to remodel or expand an existing building. . The number of trees removed from privately owned land shall be limited to two (2) significant trees per year, unless an approved Forest Management Plan has been obtained. Trees removed because they are an obstruction to traffic or power lines, or trees removed because they pose a hazard to structures or sewer systems shall be excluded from these requirements. S:\PLANNING\Tree Preservation\Tree Pres Ord 8 I OS.DOC 3