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3.General Provisions VI <br /> Existing Tree Value <br /> deciduous deciduous deciduous trees <br /> trees under trees between over 12"DBH <br /> Tree Size 6"DBH or 6"-12"DBH or evergreen <br /> evergreen or evergreen , <br /> trees under trees between trees over 20 <br /> 12'tall 12'-20'tall tall. <br /> Tree 1 large tree 2 large trees large trees <br /> Value <br /> 4. Plantings may be grouped if part of an approved landscape plan. <br /> 5. Standards may be met with different sizes of trees and shrubs. <br /> 6. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage,Foundation Landscape and Landscape <br /> Screen standards simultaneously if applicable by placement. <br /> 7. An existing tree is considered to be removed if the tree trunk is damaged or if <br /> more than 30%of the drip line area is disturbed during the construction process. <br /> 8. The City may allow flexibility in landscape standards if there are conflicts with <br /> solar power,wind power,water harvesting,food production or other innovative measures <br /> proposed for the site. <br /> 9. The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable CPTED(Crime <br /> Prevention Through Environmental Design)standards and reviewed by the police department. <br /> 10. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the right of way without City <br /> authorization and shall not be planted in easements without authorization from the holder of the <br /> easement. <br /> 11. Turf slopes in excess of three to one(3:1)are prohibited. <br /> 12. Commercial,industrial multi-family,public/semi-public and institutional uses <br /> shall install irrigation systems to ensure survivability of landscape materials. <br /> 0) Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards: The purpose of these standards is to <br /> protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation,while not interfering with landowners'reasonable <br /> use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, <br /> biodiversity and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most <br /> critical.Unless specifically excepted,tree preservation and mitigation standards apply to all <br /> plats,site plans,conditional use permits,interim use permits,grading,building,and other <br /> activity that requires a city permit or approval. <br /> 3-40 <br />