5.7. SR 01-27-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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(3) All tree preservation plans shall be certified by a forester or landscape architect. An application for tree preservation permit shall include the following information: 1. Location of all existing and proposed buildings, structures or impervious surfaces. 2. Delineation of all areas to be graded or filled and limits of disturbance. 3. A tree inventory depicting the size, species and location of all existing significant trees, specimen trees and significant woodlands located within the area to be platted or within the parcel of record. This data should be provided in tabular form. 4. Identification of all significant trees, specimen trees and significant woodlands proposed to be removed or impacted by the construction area. This data should be provided in tabular form. 5. Measures to protect significant trees, specimen trees and significant woodlands. 6. Size, species and location of all replacement trees proposed to be planted on the property in accordance with the tree replacement schedule. 7. A plan that accurately identifies the location and types of all existing trees and woodlands to be removed and those to be preserved on the lot or plat. The drawing shall illustrate where protection devices will be placed and areas to be used for material and equipment storage. 8. Applicants of new single family residential building permits are required to submit and individual lot tree preservation plan when significant trees, specimen trees and/or significant woodlands exist on the site. In any development where the limits of tree removal pursuant to the schedule in the approved tree preservation plan are exceeded, the applicant shall mitigate the tree loss by one of the following methods: 1. tree replacement within the development area or affected parcel in accordance with the tree replacement schedule; or 2. tree replacement in accordance with the tree replacement schedule on other property owned by the applicant in the City; or 3. tree replacement in accordance with the tree replacement schedule on public property in the city. Trees replaced under this requirement shall be in addition to any other trees required pursuant to other city ordinances or subdivision regulations. Minimizing tree loss should be achieved by any combination of the following: 1. Realignment of streets, utilities and lot lines. 2. Consideration of alternative utility configurations such as the use of ejector pumps, force mains, or revised home elevations to minimize grading.