(A) Prior to the issuance of a permit for grading or tree removal, an applicant must submit a development plan to the Development Department with a written statement of the proposed work to be accomplished and a site plan prepared by a licensed surveyor, landscape architect, architect or engineer which shall include:
(1) Confirmation that the application is consistent with Chapter 152;
(2) The location, size and variety of existing trees per § 151.267(C);
(3) The nature and extent of the proposed grading, earth-moving or change in elevation; and
(4) The applicant’s plan for controlling on-site generated sedimentation, erosion and runoff;
(5) Tree protection measures consistent with the requirements of this subchapter; and
(6) The number, species, caliper and location of any additional trees that will be planted on the site to comply with state or local stormwater regulations.
(B) A grading permit application shall be approved if it can be determined that:
(1) The grading plan will be performed in accordance with good flood, erosion and sedimentation control practices and good forestry practices;
(2) The application addresses the preservation of existing trees;
(3) The applicant intends to complete site grading according to a reasonable time schedule and will take steps to prevent any negative impacts resulting from the work proposed.
(`00 Code, § 11-1606) (Am. Ord. 2020-11, passed 12-13-21)