5.7. SR 01-27-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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$1000, the developedbuilder can be assessed additional charges by multiplying the total diameter inches of significant trees and specimen trees to be preserved by the rate of payment of $25.00 per diameter inch and the total square feet of significant woodlands to be preserved by the rate of $1.20 per square foot. The performance guarantee will be released upon verification by the city that the tree preservation plan was followed and all such requirements have been met. No performance guarantee shall be released earlier than one year after the date of the project closure. Subd. 13. Removal of Diseased Trees Required. Prior to any grading, all diseased, hazardous, and nuisance trees identified on the subject property ' ' by the city forester, tree inspector or designated agent of the City of Shakopee shall be remedied in accordance with the tree disease control and prevention regulations of the City Code. Any and all diseased and nuisance trees so identified shall be removed from the property, at the time of grading, if so directed. Subd. 14. Compliance With Plan. The applicant must implement the tree preservation plan prior to and during any construction. The tree protection measures must remain in place until all grading and construction activity is terminated, or until a request is made to and approved by the city forester or designated agent of the City. No significant trees, specimen trees, or significant woodlands may be removed except in accordance with the approved tree preservation plan. If any significant trees, specimen trees or significant woodland, which were intended to be preserved, are removed without permission of the city forester or damaged so that it is in a state of decline within one year from date of project closure, a cash mitigation, calculated per diameter inch of the removed/destroyed tree or per total square foot of significant woodlands, in the amount set forth in the city fee schedule, shall be remitted to the city. The city has the right to inspect the development or building site in order to determine compliance with the approved tree preservation plan. No person may unreasonably hinder, prevent or delay a city representative while engaged in the execution or enforcement of his/her duties prior, during or after project approval. All sites shall be staked, as depicted in the approved grading plan, and the required tree protection fencing shall be installed before grading is to commence. The city shall inspect the construction site prior to the beginning of the grading to ensure that protective fencing and other protective measures are in place. No encroachment, grading, trenching, filling, compaction, or change in soil chemistry shall occur within the fenced areas protecting the critical root zone of the trees to be saved. Subd. 15. Allowable Tree Removal Schedule. A. Specimen trees, significant trees, and significant woodlands that are destroyed or removed beyond the following amounts must be replaced in accordance with the Tree Replacement Schedule: 1. SINGLE LOT DEVELOPMENT.