(a) For any development project that meets the criteria of Section 341.02 ("development project") and is situated on one (1) or more acres of land, and for apartment, townhome or condominium projects of four (4) or more units situated on any size parcel of land, a Tree Preservation Plan shall be submitted as part of the Building Permit application. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved by the Commissioner of Park Maintenance and Properties ("Commissioner") or a designee before a Building Permit is issued. A Tree Preservation Plan is not required for single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and three-family dwellings or for any person, firm, or corporation demolishing a building or structure pursuant to a valid demolition permit issued under Chapter 3115 of this Code.
(b) The Tree Preservation Plan shall include: (1) the location, botanical name, dimension at breast height (DBH), and vertical height of all existing trees on the property; (2) the intent to preserve, relocate, or replace each tree; (3) measures to be taken to protect new and mature trees during construction, and to protect roots and soil during construction, following Best Management Standards and ANSI Standards for Arboriculture, as may be amended from time to time; and (4) any other information the Commissioner or a designee requires to determine compliance with this chapter. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be adhered to during all phases of construction on any development project for which a Tree Preservation Plan is required.
(c) The Commissioner or designee shall review all Tree Preservation Plans and notify the City Planning Director of approval or disapproval within thirty (30) business days of submittal of the Tree Preservation Plan. When a plan is determined to be inadequate, written notice of disapproval stating the specific reasons for disapproval shall be communicated to the applicant. The notice shall specify the modifications, terms and conditions that are necessary for approval of the plan. The Commissioner or designee may make periodic inspections of trees within the development site to ensure compliance with this chapter. If the Commissioner does not approve or disapprove the Tree Preservation Plan within thirty (30) business days of its submittal, the Tree Preservation Plan is deemed approved.
(Ord. No. 1121-18. Passed 12-3-18, eff. 12-5-18)