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Turf slopes in excess of three to one (3:1) are prohibited. 9. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards: The purpose of these standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation, while not interfering with landowners' reasonable use and development of property. The goal is to minimize unnecessary Toss of habitat, biodiversity and forest resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most critical. Unless specifically excepted, tree preservation and mitigation standards apply to all plats, site plans, conditional use permits, interim use permits, grading, building, and other activity that requires a city permit or approval. a. Tree preservation and mitigation standards are described in the following table: b. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards Environmentally Sensitive.Area (ESA) Category Tree Location within Basic Use Area ree Location: not within Basic Use Area deciduous trees 6" dbh and over or evergreen trees between 12' -20' tall deciduous trees 6 -12" dbh or evergreen trees between 12' -20' tall deciduous trees over 12" dbh or evergreen trees over 20' tall Non -ESA no mitigation required provide one tree per tree removed provide two trees per tree removed - Natural Resource Conservation Area or Natural Resource Corridor Enhancement Area provide one tree per four trees removed provide two trees per tree removed provide three trees peT tree removed Natural Resource Protected Area provide one tree per two trees removed provide two trees per tree removed provide three trees per tree removed Trees used for mitigation may also fulfill the Open Areas Landscape Standards at the discretion of the City. Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance Amended Updated August 2012 3-42 General Provisions • •