Existing features that would add value to residential development or to the local government as a whole, such as trees, watercourses and falls, beaches, historic spots and similar irreplaceable assets, shall be preserved in the design of the subdivision. No trees shall be removed from any subdivision nor any change of grade of the land effected until approval of the preliminary plat has been granted. All trees on the plat required to be retained shall be preserved and all trees where required shall be welled and protected against change of grade. The preliminary plat shall show the number and locations of existing trees and indicate all those marked for retention.
(Ord. 66, passed 10-12-1999)