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58 <br />TREE PRESERVATION <br />§ 1001.125 GENERAL. <br />The following process for preserving significant trees shall be required of subdividers. <br />(Ord. 04 -03, passed 2 -24 -2003) <br />§ 1001.126 TREE PRESERVATION BY SUBDIVIDERS. <br />(1) Subdividers shall: <br />(a) Incorporate the preservation of trees into the overall design of the plat; <br />(b) Prepare a tree preservation plan superimposed on the grading plan, as described below; <br />(c) Ensure the tree preservation plan is followed during the plan development (mass grading); <br />(d) Provide a financial guarantee as part of the development agreement to guarantee the <br />preparation and implementation of the preservation plan and the replacement of all significant trees which <br />were to be saved but were actually destroyed or damaged. The financial security in an amount determined <br />by the City Council and adopted by ordinance shall be provided for: <br />1. Each mass graded lot with at least 1 significant tree to be saved; <br />2. Each custom graded lot with at least 1 significant tree on the lot; and <br />3. Each outlot with at least 1 significant tree; <br />(e) Install snow fencing or polyethylene laminar safety netting at the drip line or critical root <br />zones of trees to be saved; <br />(f) Install signage at all tree protection areas that instruct workers to stay out; <br />(g) Install erosion control measures; <br />(h) Keep tree protection measures in place and in good condition until all grading and <br />construction activity is terminated; and <br />(i) Prevent change in soil chemistry due to concrete wash out and leakage or spillage of toxic <br />materials such as fuels or paints. <br />DRAFT JANUARY 5, 2009 <br />