Trees or woodlands removed beyond the permitted threshold(s), as described above in § 153.298, shall be mitigated by the applicant through either of the following methods as determined by the city:
(A) Replace the trees or woodlands in accordance with the tree replacement provisions as outlined below in § 153.300; or
(B) Pay to the city the sum per caliper inch calculated from the total amount of caliper inches of the required replacement trees in accordance with the tree replacement provision in § 153.300. The fee per caliper inch shall be set forth in the city fee schedule, and the payment thereon shall be deposited into an account designated specifically for tree mitigation.
(Ord. 537, passed 11-8-2004; Am. Ord. 596, passed 2-8-2010)