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to demonstrate that there are no impacts to significant trees through a Woodland Evaluation Report or some other form of tree survey or study, b. A Tree Preservation Plan is not required for the following activities: i. This section does not apply to the issuance of a development approval for a single-family residence on an existing platted lot of record. ii. This section does not apply to the hat -vesting of trees. For purposes of this section, "hat -vesting" means cutting or clearing trees for purposes relating to forestry operations, as defined in § 154.012. "Harvesting" does not include the clearing of land for purposes of development, even where the trees are sold for purposes of creating lumber for related purposes. 2. Tree Preservation Plan. All applicants shall submit a tree preservation plan prepared by a certified forester or landscape architect in accordance with the provisions of this section. During the review of an application for a building permit, grading permit or Preliminary Plat, the tree preservation plan will be reviewed according to the best layout to preserve significant trees and the efforts of the subdivider to mitigate damage to significant trees. 3. Tree Preservation Plan Requirements. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be a separate plan sheet(s) that includes the following information: a. The name(s), certification(s), telephone number(s) and address(es) of the person(s) responsible for tree preservation during the course of the development project. b. Tree Inventory. The Tree Preservation Plan must include a Tree Inventory through one of the following methods: i. Tree Inventory Individual. An individual inventory including an identification system linked to metal field tags located four and one- half (4.5) feet from grade on all significant trees must be identified on a plan sheet in both graphic and tabular form. ii. Tree Inventory Sampling. In cases of sites with large tracts of significant trees, the City may approve the use of a sampling inventory for all or portions of a site as an alternative to an individual inventory. The sampling inventory must include the methodology for sampling, identification ribbon around the perimeter of the sampling areas, and metal field tags located four and one-half (4.5) feet from grade on all significant trees in the sampling area. Within the sampling area, the quantity, size, species, health and location of all significant trees must be identified on a plan sheet in both graphic and tabular form. Based on sampling, total estimates and locations of healthy significant trees shall be provided. iii. Tree Inventory Combination. With the approval of the City, sites that include both large tracts of significant trees and areas of individual Q