(A) Diseased trees. Diseased or dead trees that pose a hazard shall be removed immediately and disposed of and replaced with native tree species.
(B) Intensive clearing in shore and bluff setbacks. Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore setbacks and on steep slopes is not allowed.
(C) Limited clearing in shore and bluff setbacks and overlays. Limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting, pruning and trimming of trees to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings, picnic areas, access paths and beach and watercraft access areas, as well as providing a view to the water from the principle dwelling site, in shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is allowed by permit; provided that:
(1) Screening of structures, vehicles and other facilities as viewed from the water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced;
(2) Along rivers, existing shading of water is preserved; and
(3) No tree larger than four inches of diameter is removed, except to accommodate a stairway or landing.
(D) Clearcutting. Vegetation removal, clear cutting, where allowed, must be done according to Best Management Practices in Minnesota. Soil erosion must be prevented and area storm water drainage patterns shall not be altered.
(E) Select or open cutting. Vegetation removal, select or open cutting, where allowed, must be done according to Best Management Practices in Minnesota. Reestablishing the same species removed shall occur when and where possible.
(F) Grading. Any area disturbed during any grading operation shall have the native topsoil augmented and the area shall be replanted with native vegetation.
(Ord. 906-2011, passed - -2011) Penalty, see § 152.999