10-4-9: FORESTLAND CONVERSION STANDARDS:
   A.   R-1, R-1A And RS Zoning Districts: "Forestland conversion" as defined by section 10-2-2 of this title is not allowed in the R-1 Zoning District, except as follows:
      1.   Road right-of-way and utility easement areas, site grading, construction of permitted structures, on site septic systems, access roads, utility service lines, firebreaks, parking, landscaped yard areas, gardens, private recreation areas, and other accessory uses customary with R-1 development approved by the City.
      2.   Expansion of an existing commercial agricultural use in existence at the time of adoption hereof.
      3.   Park and public open space areas, as per plans approved by the City. Open park areas not required for active recreation shall be landscaped and replanted (as practical) with native forest species.
      4.   Forestland conversion in RS areas shall be allowed for the above uses, subject to the requirement that residential development sites may be cleared to a maximum of one-third (1/3) of the lot area or legal parcel of property.
      5.   Landowners may request approval of a conditional use permit for forestland conversion. The application must include a landscape plan meeting the requirements of this title and a ground cover and erosion control plan with implementation within six (6) months of plan approval. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed for compliance with the general conditional use permit standards in chapter 7 of this title.
   B.   R-2, R-3, C1, C2, OS, CI And I Zoning Districts: Forestland conversion in the above zoning districts is allowed by a conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions:
      1.   A land use application has been submitted with a development plan and narrative explaining the need for forestland removal, including a landscape plan meeting the requirements of this title.
      2.   A plan for screening adjacent property zoned for residential use where necessary for requirements of this title has been accepted and approved by the City.
      3.   A plan for ground cover and erosion control has been prepared per current State requirements and has been accepted and approved by the City, with implementation of the plan within six (6) months of approval. (Ord. 2014-19, 6-17-2014; amd. Ord. 2019-010, 7-16-2019)