(A) If the Village Administrator determines that a tree removal permit meets all of the standards of §§ 93.06 and 93.08 and that a justification for removal of regulated trees in excess of the standards of § 93.04(B) above has been established, then tree replacement will be required as a condition of the tree removal permit.
(B) Replacement of trees shall occur on the site or on property permanently reserved as open space. Removal of trees must be in accordance with a tree/woodlands management plan.
(C) All replacement trees shall have a 2 ½ inch d.b.h. or greater. Tree replacement shall be at the following ratio:
Removed Tree Size | Ratio Replacement/ Removed Trees | |
Conifers (height) | Deciduous (d.b.h.) | |
20 ft. to 25 ft. | 6 < 8 | 1 |
26 ft. or larger | > 8 < 15 | 2 |
> 15 | 3 | |
(D) All replacement trees shall satisfy American Association of Nurseryman standards.
(E) The location of replacement trees shall be subject to the approval of the Village Administrator and shall provide the optimum enhancement, preservation and protection of woodland areas.
(Ord. 189, passed 8-23-04)