(a) Permit Required; Application. Any relocation or removal of trees regulated in this chapter shall require a permit from the Director of Public Service or his designee. An application shall be made by the owner or agent and submitted to the Director or his designee and include the following:
(1) A completed use permit application, on a use form prescribed by the City, which includes the following information:
A. The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and of the applicant's agent.
B. The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property.
C. The project location, including as applicable, the street, road or highway, section number, name of subdivision and name of any watercourse which will or may be impacted.
D. A detailed description and statement of purpose of the proposed activity;
(2) A use permit application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) per lot;
(3) Where the applicant is not the owner of the property, a written authorization from the owner permitting the proposed activity; and
(4) A tree survey, which includes the following information:
A. The shape and dimensions of the lot or parcel, together with the existing and proposed locations of structures and improvements, if any;
B. Locations, based upon actual field survey, identifying by number all existing trees of eight-inch d.b.h. or greater and all other trees to be protected or for which tree replacement credits are expected. All such trees proposed to remain, to be transplanted or to be removed shall be so designated. The plan shall be accompanied by a separate key identifying the numbered trees by size, common and genus name (for example, Maple/Acer), type, condition, density and spacing. All such trees shall be tagged in the field with their identifying numbers;
C. Existing general soil conditions throughout the parcel;
D. A statement showing how trees not proposed for removal are to be protected during land clearing, construction and on a permanent basis, including the proposed use of protective barriers, tree wells and tunneling or retaining walls;
E. Locations and dimensions of all setbacks, easements and existing and proposed public and private utilities;
F. Statements as to grade changes proposed and proposed drainage pattern changes for the lot or parcel and how changes will affect these regulations. Existing contour data for the entire property with a vertical contour interval of no more than two feet, and vertical contour data at an interval of no more than one foot for all areas to be disturbed by proposed tree removal operations, extending for a distance of at least fifty feet beyond the limits of such areas. Indicated elevations shall be based on United States Geological Survey datum;
G. The number of trees to be cut which have a d.b.h. of eight inches or more, plus a plan and cost estimate for their replacement;
H. Information as to how all trees to be retained shall be identified at the site, whether by painting with water base paint, flagging, etc., prior to field inspection; and
I. The legal property description, zoning classification including adjacent parcels, existing structures, the extent of existing woodland areas and the size and location of all elements of the proposed activity.
(b) Alternate Site Plan Information. Where the proposed activity is located on a site with no trees with a d.b.h. of eight inches or greater, the applicant shall so indicate in his application, and submit a "no tree" affidavit.
(c) Land Clearing and Grubbing. Where the proposed activity is land clearing or grubbing, only the preparation of a site plan which depicts the location of all trees as required by subsection (a)(4)B. hereof shall not be required. However, the applicant shall provide general information as to the number and size of the protected trees on the property before a use permit for the clearing or grubbing may be granted.
(Ord. 92-103. Passed 11-16-92.)