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MRR -23 -2000 10:18 b01 e e 17bb3 r.10D/11 REVIEW DRAFT 0323/00 ■ 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; ■ The complete removal of a tree. III. APPLICABILITY A. Tree Preservation Plan Required: 1. A Tree Preservation Plan as described in Section IV herein, shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council 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 2. On individual single - family lots, a Tree Preservation Plan, as described in Section IV herein, shall be submitted for review and comrnent by City staff in conjunction with a building permit application. [process may need to be clarified] B. Plan Review Process: 1. The applicant shall 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, the 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. 3. For any project that requires a Tree Preservation Plan, the City will make a determination that the Tree Preservation Plan is acceptable for implementation prior to issuance of any permits. C. Performance Security Required: The applicant shall provide security for the performance of its obligations pursuant to this section following City approval of the Tree Preservation Plan and prior to commencement of any land disturbing activity as follows: 4