(a) Major Tree Replacement. During the course of development of a single lot or a subdivision, including Woodlands, the developer or owner shall be required to replace major trees removed pursuant to Section 1191.02 in accordance with the following schedule with trees having a trunk diameter of at least six (6) inches dbh.
Major Tree Replacement Schedule | |
Trunk Diameter dbh | Replacement Schedule |
Six (6) inches up to twelve (12) inches | One-for-one |
Twelve (12) inches up to eighteen (18) inches | Two-for-one |
Eighteen (18) inches up to twenty four (24) inches | Three-for-one |
Twenty four (24) inches and greater | Four-for-one |
(1) Replacements for major trees trees shall have a trunk diameter at planting of at least two and one-half (2.5) inches caliper.
(b) Replacement Schedule for Woodlands. In addition to the provisions in Section 1191.03(a), the developer or owner of a woodland, as identified on the Canal Winchester Woodland Map shall, during the course of development, be required to retain a minimum of forty percent (40%) of the woodland.
(c) Where it is impractical or not feasible to replace all of the trees on the affected lot or within the affected subdivision, staff may approve one, or any combination of the following alternatives as a means of meeting the tree replacement requirements:
(1) Replace as many trees as is practical on the affected lot;
(2) Replace as many trees as is practical within this affected subdivision phase;
(3) Replace as many trees as is practical within the affected subdivision;
(4) For those trees that cannot be replaced through steps one through three above, the developer shall be required to replace the trees elsewhere in the City, or
(5) Pay a fee as determined by the Canal Winchester Fee Schedule to support the City's effort to replace the trees on public land in the City;
(6) Use larger caliper replacement trees to achieve a planting of equal or greater value with fewer numbers.
(Ord. 18-048. Passed 2-4-19.)