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f. A listing of the healthy significant trees to remain, identified by the metal field tag or some other form of identification used in the tree inventory in subsection (b) above. g. Outer boundary of all contiguous wooded areas, with a general description of trees not meeting the significant tree size threshold. h. Locations of the proposed buildings, structures, or impervious surfaces. i, Delineation of all areas to be graded and the limits of land alteration and disturbance. j. Identification of all significant trees proposed to be removed within the construction area. These significant trees should be identified in both graphic and tabular form. k. Measures to protect significant and specimen trees and the City standard tree protection detail. 1. Size, species, number and location of all replacement trees proposed to be planted on the property in accordance with the Mmitigation P-plan, if necessary. in. Signature of the person(s) preparing the plan. 4. Implementation. All new construction areas, development sites, and redevelopment sites shall be staked, as depicted in the approved Tree Preservation Plan, and the required tree protection fencing shall be installed around the critical root zone before land disturbance is to commence. The City has the right to inspect the site at any time for compliance with the Tree Preservation pPlan. No encroachment, land disturbance, trenching, filling, compaction, or change in soil chemistry shall occur within the fenced areas protecting the critical root zone of the trees to be saved. Allowable Tree Removal. Up to thirty (30) percent of the diameter inches of significant trees on any parcel of land being developed, redeveloped, graded, or proposed for construction activity may be removed without having to adhere to the tree replacement requirements. Replacement according to the Tree Replacement Schedule is required when removal exceeds more than thirty (30) percent of the total significant tree diameter inches. The following types of trees do not need to be included as part of the tally of tree removals: a. Dead, diseased, nuisance, or dying trees; b. Trees that are transplanted from the site to another appropriate area within the eCity; c. Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business, such as a tree farm or nursery (subject to verification by the City); or d. Trees that were planted by the current property owner. In making such a determination, the City shall consider consistency of the age of the trees, any patterns in the location of trees, historical aerial photography and evidence of LA515-1-734483.r2