5.7. SR 01-27-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Softwood Deciduous, greater than 24" 2 4 8 Significant woodland replacement Where replacement of a significant woodland is required, the applicant shall be responsible for furnishing and installing one category A replacement tree or two category B replacement trees or four category C replacement trees for every 125 square feet of significant woodland damaged or destroyed, or any increment thereof. Size of replacement trees Category A trees shall be no less than the following sizes: Deciduous trees - not less than 4 inches in diameter Coniferous trees - not less than 12 feet in height Category B trees shall be no less than the following sizes: Deciduous trees - not less than 2 ~ inches in diameter Coniferous trees - not less than 6 feet in height Category C trees shall be no less than the following sizes: Deciduous trees - not less than 1 ~ inches in diameter Coniferous trees - not less than 4 feet in height Species requirement. Where ten or more replacement trees are required, not more than 50% of the replacement trees shall be of the same species of tree without approval of the city. Warranty requirement. Any replacement tree which is not alive or healthy, as determined by the city, or which subsequently dies due to construction activity or lack of watering within I year after the date of project closure shall be removed and replaced with a new healthy tree meeting the same minimum size requirements within 8 months of removal. Replacement. Trees subject to replacement pursuant to this section shall be in addition to landscaping requirements of the City Code. (f) Appeals (1) Appeals from determinations of the city staff under this ordinance shall be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals pursuant to Section 900.40 of the City Code of Ordinances. (g) Violations and Enforcement (1) See Section 900.46 City Code of Ordinances. 7