(A) One (1) copy of all preliminary and final plans for subdivisions, development sites, and site plans submitted to the Edgewood Zoning Administrator shall be forwarded to the Tree Board for receipt prior to next scheduled meeting. The Tree Board, or its representative, may submit recommendations to the Zoning Administrator and developer with respect to the following:
(1) Minimizing the removal of trees and recommending alternate buildable areas on the site in question;
(2) Minimizing damage that may occur during construction to trees that are to be preserved on the site;
(3) Minimizing the disruption of critical soil strata that may affect the future growth of trees;
(4) Recommend the appropriate species of trees that would be best suited to replace those trees that are to be removed due to construction or land disturbance, and appropriate locations for the trees;
(5) The number, species, variety, and location of trees, if any, to be planted within the city right-of-way at the property owner's expense;
(6) Guidelines for the proper planting and maintenance of any trees on the property; and
(7) Verification of tree inventories submitted to the Zoning Administrator as part of the development plan process.
(B) All Tree Board recommendations shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator on or before the date the matter is scheduled to be heard unless a shorter or longer period of time is directed by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 1996-01-01, passed 2-12-96)