The
of Forest Grove, a reminder of the
’s namesake, offer historic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, environmental and monetary values to the community. This subarticle of the Code establishes guidelines, a legal framework and authority for the community forestry program. The intent of this subarticle is to enhance the quality of life in Forest Grove by promoting good stewardship that will ensure the continued health of the community forest. The Development Code creates a protected status for
as listed below:
A.
: Any woody perennial plant permitted by the
to be planted in the public right-of-way. Typically a one and three-fourths inch or larger nursery stock
.
B. Natural Resource
:
and
within sensitive lands or vegetative corridors as required by Clean Water Services Design and Construction Standards.
C.
on
:
which have a diameter of six inches or larger, or Oregon White Oaks with a diameter of three inches or larger, measured at four and one-half feet above
, on land subject to or undergoing
review.
review includes
review, design review,
or
review or
review.
D.
on approved
: Existing
shown on
and designated for protection as part of the
approval.
E.
:
placed on the register list (includes
) as described in § 35.096 of the Municipal Code. Register
may include
from any of the above categories as well as
on private property.
Where any
fits into more than one category, the most restrictive criteria apply.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed 3-9-2009)