The standards of this section are intended to promote the preservation of important woodlands and large mature trees which contribute to the character, welfare and quality of life in Grand Blanc. These standards are intended to prevent the unnecessarily removal of woodlands prior to, during and following construction on a site. The standards of this section, in conjunction with the standards for
review, are mechanisms to promote goals from the Grand Blanc
.
a. Any
or his or her representative proposing to clear more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the trees of eight (8) inch
or greater on a site, as determined by the
,
first notify the City of the intent of such clearing and/or earth change and submit a proposed sketch plan describing the sites features for review and approval by the
.
b. This section shall not prevent
clearing for approved building envelopes, swimming pools, decks,
, utility lines or construction drives; nor shall this ordinance prohibit site
for farming purposes. The
waive the
standard for select clearing of lower quality species including box elders, elms, poplars, willows and cottonwoods.