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a. Tree preservation and mitigation standards are described in the following table: Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Category Tree Location: within Basic Use Area deciduous trees 6" dbh and over or evergreen trees between 12'-20' tall Tree Location: not within Basic Use Area 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 per 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 b. Trees used for mitigation may also fulfill the Open Areas Landscape Standards at the discretion of the City. c. Trees with thirty percent (30%) of the roots damaged are considered to be removed and must be mitigated for at the applicable rates. d. Undesirable trees are not subject to the Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards. e. On existing lots with existing buildings where no building or development activity that requires a permit or approval from the City is occurring, the removal of trees is not subject to tree preservation and mitigation standards. f. Replacement trees shall be planted on site. g. The applicant may request to pay a fee per tree in lieu of some or all of the trees required for mitigation. At the City's discretion, the City may accept the fee for planting trees within the general area of the development project. The City shall maintain a standard fee per tree based on the estimated market rate cost to purchase and install trees.