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1. Individual tree inventory. An individual tree inventory including an identification system linked to <br />metal field tags located four and one-half (4 1/2) feet from grade on all significant trees must be <br />identified on a plan sheet in both graphic and tabular form. <br />2. Tree inventory sampling. In cases of sites with large tracts of significant trees, the City may <br />approve the use of a sampling inventory for all or portions of a site as an alternative to an <br />individual tree inventory. The sampling inventory must include the methodology for sampling, <br />identification ribbon around the perimeter of the sampling areas, and metal field tags located four <br />and one-half (4 1/2) feet from grade on all significant trees in the sampling area. Within the <br />sampling area, the 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, total estimates and <br />locations of healthy significant trees shall be provided. <br />3. Combination tree inventory. With the approval of the city City, sites that include both large tracts <br />of significant trees and areas of individual significant trees may utilize a combination of the <br />individual and sampling inventory methods. <br />c. Trees that were planted as part of a commercial business such as a tree farm or nursery do not need to be <br />inventoried on an individual tree basis. A general description of the trees and an outer boundary of the <br />planted area must be provided. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant to provide evidence to <br />support the finding that the trees were planted as part of a commercial business. <br />d. A listing of healthy significant trees inventoried in subsection (c)(3)b of this section. Dead, diseased, <br />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 some other form of <br />identification used in the tree inventory in subsection (c)(3)b of this section. <br />f. A listing of the healthy significant trees to remain, identified by the metal field tag or some other form of <br />identification used in the tree inventory in subsection (c)(3)b of this section. <br />g. Outer boundary of all contiguous wooded areas, with a general description of trees not meeting the <br />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 area. These <br />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 detail. <br />l. Size, species, number and location of all replacement trees proposed to be planted on the property in <br />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 staked, as <br />depicted in the approved Tree Preservation Plan, and the required tree protection fencing shall be installed and <br />approved by the City’s Landscape Architect around the critical root zone before land disturbance is to commence. <br />The City has the right to inspect the site at any time for compliance with the plan. No encroachment, land <br />disturbance, trenching, filling, compaction, or change in soil chemistry shall occur within the fenced areas <br />protecting the critical root zone of the trees to be saved. <br />6) Allowable tree removal. Up to thirty (30) percent of the diameter inches of significant trees on any parcel of land <br />being developed, redeveloped, graded, or proposed for construction activity may be removed without having to <br />adhere to the tree replacement requirements. Replacement according to the tree replacement schedule is required <br />when removal exceeds more than thirty (30) percent of the total significant tree diameter inches. The following <br />types of trees do not need to be included as 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 (subject to <br />verification by the City); or <br />d. Trees that were planted by the current property owner. In making such a determination, the City shall <br />consider consistency of the age of the trees, any patterns in the location of trees, historical aerial <br />photography and evidence of intentional planting su ch as invoices, formal planting plans or cost sharing <br />agreements. <br />7) Mitigation plan. <br />a. In any new development, redevelopment, new construction area, or grading project where the allowable <br />tree removal is exceeded, the applicant shall mitigate the tree loss by planting replacement trees in <br />appropriate areas within the development in accordance with the Ttree Rreplacement Sschedule. <br />b. The form of mitigation to be provided by the applicant shall be determined by the City.