This article establishes the policy of the village of Deerfield as it relates to the preservation of existing trees, landscaping, and street tree planting. The village manager or his/her designee shall administer and enforce this article. The village manager or his/her designee shall adopt and promulgate the "Administrative Manual" to implement and promote the purposes and provisions of this article consistent with good forestry practice. Without limiting the generality of this authority, the "Administrative Manual" may, among other things, prescribe:
(a) The classification of tree species considering relative desirability, hardiness and disease and pest resistance for tree preservation and replacement purposes;
(b) Specifications for protecting trees during construction activities;
(c) Requirements for tree removal permits;
(d) Procedures for permit and plan review and approval;
(e) Requirements for tree replacement plans;
(f) Requirements for tree protection, construction envelope and conservancy area fencing;
(g) A tree replacement formula considering the size, condition and species value of the tree to be replaced;
(h) Evaluation and assessment of construction sites; and
(i) Requirements for approving a mitigation credit for the elimination of Rhamnus (Buckthorn). (Ord. 0-05-9, 3-21-2005; amd. Ord. 0-21-10, 3-15-2021)