(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLEAR CUTTING. The removal of all live vegetation in excess of six inches in diameter at breast height on any area of 20,000 square feet or more in size.
SELECTIVE CUTTING. The removal of single scattered live trees or shrubs in excess of six inches in diameter at breast height.
(B) Clear cutting of any site shall require a conditional use permit, except as regulated by division (E) below. A reclamation, soil conservation or revegetation plan may be required by the Zoning Administrator as part of the conditional use permit application.
(C) Clear cutting of vegetation shall not be permitted within any required yard of any lot or parcel within any zoning district.
(D) Clear cutting shall not be permitted on slopes greater than 13%.
(E) Clear cutting for commercial tree production purposes shall require a administrative permit.
(F) Selective tree cutting may occur on any lot provided:
(1) The slope does not exceed 30%;
(2) On slopes greater than 13% the Zoning Administrator may require a revegetation plan and a administrative permit; and
(3) Cutting within the St. Croix River District shall be regulated by Ch. 157 of this code.
(Prior Code, § 12-218)