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P93 <br />applicable by placement. Desirable existing trees are valued <br />according to the following table: <br />Existing Tree Value <br />eoiauou: <br />1 large tree <br />2 large trees 3 large trees <br />b. Plantings may be grouped if part of an approved landscape plan. <br />c. Standards may be met with different sizes of trees and shrubs. <br />d. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage, Foundation Landscape <br />and Landscape Screen standards simultaneously if applicable by <br />placement. <br />e. An existing tree is considered to be removed if the tree trunk is <br />damaged or if more than 30% of the drip line area is disturbed <br />during the construction process. <br />f. The City may allow flexibility in landscape standards if there are <br />conflicts with solar power, wind power, water harvesting, food <br />production or other innovative measures proposed for the site. <br />9. <br />The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable CPTED <br />(Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) standards and <br />reviewed by the police department. <br />h. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the right of way without <br />City authorization and shall not be planted in easements without <br />authorization from the holder of the easement. <br />Turf slopes in excess of three to one (3:1) are prohibited. <br />9. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards: The purpose of these <br />standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation, while not <br />interfering with landowners' reasonable use and development of <br />property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary Toss of habitat, <br />biodiversity and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas <br />where tree cover is most critical. Unless specifically excepted, tree <br />preservation and mitigation standards apply to all plats, site plans, <br />conditional use permits, interim use permits, grading, building, and other <br />activity that requires a city permit or approval. <br />