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5 <br /> <br />sampling areas, and metal field tags located four and one-half (4 1/2) feet from <br />grade on all significant trees in the sampling area. Within the sampling area, the <br />quantity, size, species, health and location of all significant trees must be <br />identified on a plan sheet in both graphic and tabular form. Based on sampling, <br />total estimates and locations of healthy significant trees shall be provided. <br />3. Combination tree inventory. With the approval of the city City, sites that include <br />both large tracts of significant trees and areas of individual significant trees may <br />utilize a combination of the individual and sampling inventory methods. <br />c. Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business such as a tree farm or nursery <br />do not need to be inventoried on an individual tree basis. A general description of the <br />trees and an outer boundary of the planted area must be provided. The burden of proof <br />shall be on the applicant to provide evidence to support the finding that the trees were <br />planted as part of a commercial business. <br />d. A listing of healthy significant trees inventoried in subsection (c)(3)b of this section. <br />Dead, diseased, nuisance or dying trees do not need to be included in the totals. <br />e. A listing of the healthy significant trees removed, identified by the metal field tag or <br />some other form of identification used in the tree inventory in subsection (c)(3)b of this <br />section. <br />f. A listing of the healthy significant trees to remain, identified by the metal field tag or <br />some other form of identification used in the tree inventory in subsection (c)(3)b of this <br />section. <br />g. Outer boundary of all contiguous wooded areas, with a general description of trees not <br />meeting the significant tree size threshold. <br />h. Locations of the proposed buildings, structures, or impervious surfaces. <br />i. Delineation of all areas to be graded and limits of land alteration and disturbance. <br />j. Identification of all significant trees proposed to be removed within the construction <br />area. These significant trees should be identified in both graphic and tabular form. <br />k. Measures to protect significant and specimen trees and City standard tree protection <br />detail. <br />l. Size, species, number and location of all replacement trees proposed to be planted on the <br />property in accordance with the Mitigation Plan, if necessary. <br />m. Signature of the person(s) preparing the plan. <br />5) Implementation. All new construction areas, development sites, and redevelopment sites shall be <br />staked, as depicted in the approved Tree Preservation Plan, and the required tree protection fencing <br />shall be installed and approved by the City’s Landscape Architect around the critical root zone <br />before land disturbance is to commence. The City has the right to inspect the site at any time for <br />compliance with the plan. No encroachment, land disturbance, trenching, filling, compaction, or <br />change in soil chemistry shall occur within the fenced areas protecting the critical root zone of the <br />trees to be saved. <br />6) Allowable tree removal. Up to thirty (30) percent of the diameter inches of significant trees on any <br />parcel of land being developed, redeveloped, graded, or proposed for construction activity may be <br />removed without having to adhere to the tree replacement requirements. Replacement according to <br />the tree replacement schedule is required when removal exceeds more than thirty (30) percent of <br />the total significant tree diameter inches. The following types of trees do not need to be included as <br />part of the tally of tree removals: <br />a. Dead, diseased, nuisance, or dying trees; <br />b. Trees that are transplanted from the site to another appropriate area within the City; <br />c. Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business, such as a tree farm or nursery <br />(subject to verification by the City); or <br />d. Trees that were planted by the current property owner. In making such a determination, <br />the City shall consider consistency of the age of the trees, any patterns in the location of <br />trees, historical aerial photography and evidence of intentional planting such as invoices, <br />formal planting plans or cost sharing agreements. <br />7) Mitigation plan.