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Attachment 2: Landscaping and Tree Preservation Standards - REVISED JUNE 21, 2010 Page 15 1) the basic use area 2) the disturbance area 3) tree size (dbh), species, condition, location, and root protection zone (5' out from the dripline) for all deciduous trees over 6" dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' tall to be preserved, orr the combined root protection zone of all stands of trees designated for preservation, whichever is applicable. 4) The pion shall show ILocation and type of tree protection fence, 5) staging areas 6) temporary construction access routes, and 7) concrete washout areas. soil disturbance. 8) Existing and proposed grading. 9) The plan shall show directional felling and trenching to separate root systems prior to bulldozing trees or stumps if necessary to avoid damage to adjacent trees. 10) Coordination of utility planning so that utilities are installed in a manner that protects trees intended to be saved. e. Trees to be preserved shall be tagged in the field and keyed to the tree preservation plan. The City may inspect the trees to verify compliance with the preservation plan at any time during construction. f. The tree preservation plan shall not conflict with natural resource management plan required for environmentally sensitive areas. See Section 2, Subd. 6.E.2.b. q. See the Stormwater Ordinance for other construction related requirements. gh.The following shall occur prior to soil disturbance: 1) The tree preservation plan shall be approved by the City. 2) Fencing and all tree protection measures shall be installed and inspected by the City. 3) Erosion control measures shall be installed and inspected by the City. 4) All required financial securities have been submitted. 5) Any required development agreement has been approved. 14. Tree Preservation During Construction: Trees that are to be preserved must be protected by the following methods unless otherwise approved by the City. a.Tree protection fencing shall be installed and maintained 5' out from the identified drip line of the trees (root protection zone) prior to soil disturbance. Fencing shall be a minimum of 4' high and of a highly visible material, such as snow fence or polyethylene laminar safety netting, and must be standing throughout the construction process. Cut roots with clean, pruning cuts at the fence line prior to fence installation to avoid later tearing of the roots. Signage shall should be installed to instruct workers to stay out of the root protection zone. •