(a) All major trees shall be preserved unless exempted as follows:
(1) An existing tree will be located within a public right-of-way or easement.
(2) An existing tree is located within the area to be covered by a proposed structure or within 12 feet from the perimeter of such structure(s) and such structure(s) cannot be located in a manner to avoid removal of an existing tree at the same time permitting desirable, logical and appropriate development of the lot.
(3) An existing tree will be located within a proposed driveway designed to service a single-family home.
(4) An existing tree is damaged, diseased or a safety hazard.
(5) The tree is an undesirable species in its present condition.
(6) Established single-family lots shall be exempt from this section, however; new subdivision development of single-family lots shall not be exempt.
(b) When preparing and reviewing subdivision plans and landscape plans, good faith effort shall be made to preserve natural vegetation areas. Streets, lots, structures and parking areas shall be laid out to avoid the unnecessary destruction of wooded areas or outstanding tree specimens. Developers of land are encouraged to designate wooded areas as park reserves.
(c) Significant Trees. All significant trees shall be protected and preserved to ensure that the value provided to Commercial Point and its citizens by the cultural, historical, biological, or horticultural significance of any tree is continued into the future.
(Ord. 2021-20, passed 7-19-2021)