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permit instead of on a separate document. For a building permit for an addition to an existing structure, the tree survey information may be provided in an informal medium that sufficiently conveys the information. f. At the City's discretion, the tree survey requirement may be waived under the following circumstances: 1) Deciduous trees greater than 6" dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' tall will not be removed and are not likely to be impacted by construction. 2) Deciduous trees greater than 6" dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' tall will only be removed within the basic use area and the basic use area is not an ESA. 4213. Tree Preservation Plan: a. A tree preservation plan shall be required for all soil disturbance activities where Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards apply. A tree preservation plan shows how the Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards will be met and how preserved trees will be protected during construction and other potentially harmful activities. b. The tree preservation plan shall be based on the tree survey. c. If a tree survey shows that no desirable deciduous trees over 6" dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' in height on the development property or adjacent properties are near the construction area, the City may waive the tree preservation plan requirement. d. A tree plan shall identify: 1) The basic use area. 2) The disturbance area. 3) Tree size (dbh), species, condition, location, and root protection zone (5' out from the drip line) for all deciduous trees over 6" dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' tall to be preserved, or; The combined root protection zone of all stands of trees designated for preservation, whichever is applicable. 4) Location and type of tree protection fence. 5) Staging areas. Page 14 Landscaping Regulations Draft Amendment 070313 • • •