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• • APR -18 -2000 09:03 651 292 0083 P.05/12 REVIEW DRAFT 04/18/00 ■ Land disturbing activity, whether temporary or permanent, affecting thirty (30) percent or more of a significant tree's critical root zone; ■ Utility construction (i.e. sewer, water, storm sewer, gas, electirc, telephone and cable TV and trenching) resulting in the cutting of thirty (30) percent or more of a significant tree's roots within its critical root zone; ■ Mechanical injury to the trunk of a significant tree causing wounds or loss of bark, which may result in tree decline; • Compaction of thirty (30) percent or more of the surface of the soil within a significant tree's critical root zone. This includes compaction caused by vehicle movement, material storage, or similar actions; • Chemical pollution from leaking or spilling of liquids (e.g. paint, fuels, concrete rinsewater) that alters the soil chemistry; • The complete removal of a tree. III. APPLICABILITY A. Tree Preservation Plan Required: 1. On individual single- family lots with existing significant trees or woodlands as identified by the City, a Tree Preservation Plan, as described in Section IV.A. herein, shall be submitted for review by City staff in conjunction with a building permit application. 2. A Tree Preservation Plan as described in Section W.B. herein, shall be reviewed and approved by the City in conjunction with all applications for: • Preliminary Plat • Planned Development Overlay (PDO) • Site and Building Plan Review • Earth moving and land reclamation or other land disturbing activity. B. Plan Review Process: 1. The applicant is encouraged to meet with City staff prior to submission of a Tree Preservation Plan to determine the most feasible and practical placement of buildings, parking, driveways, streets, storage and other physical features, in order to minimize loss and damage to significant trees and woodlands. 2. Upon submittal, City staff will review the Tree Preservation Plan to evaluate compliance with the regulations and standards herein. City staff will notify the applicant of any deficiencies with the plan or if additional information is needed to complete the evaluation. 4