5.7. SR 01-27-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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]AN. 27.1999 4:24PM P 6 FROM ': CITY OF OTSEGO PHONE NO. : 612 441 4414 Certification in writing by the forester or landscape architect indicating the tree protection measures were installed on mass graded lots and tree replacement is completed, and/or The .builders have posted security for the custom graded lots. The location of the trees being replaced will be determined on the individual lot tree preservation plan. Tree preservation measures shall require written approval from the City Engineer prior to removal and shall not be removed from the site until the City Engineer has approved the grading as-built plans for a mass graded site nor prior to the release of financial securities held by the City. Home Builders: The City will require an individual lot tree preservation plan prepared and incorporated on the required site survey for each custom graded lot with at least one (1) significant tree. The plan shall be consistent with the original tree preservation plan for the plat. The homeowner, builder and the forest or landscape architect shall meet prior to the development of the individual lot tree preservation plan to determine the placement of the home where the fewest significant trees would be destroyed or damaged. The builder will be responsible for ensuring the tree preservation plan is followed during building construction. On mass graded lots with at least one significant tree to be saved, builders are required to follow the tree preservation plan for the plat. The individual lot tree preservation plan must be certified by a forester or landscape architect and signed by the homeowner. The forester or landscape architect will indicate on the plan the following: Size, species, and location of all significant trees within the construction area. be Identification of all significant trees proposed to be saved and significant trees proposed to be removed.