(A) Number of copies. The applicant shall submit three sets of tree preservation plans, surveys and/or drawings with the information required below.
(B) Format. All tree preservation plans, surveys and/or drawings shall be submitted in the form required by the city arborist, and shall contain and provide tree protection notes, details and specifications clearly indicating the trees that will remain and the trees that are to be removed.
(C) Contents. A tree survey shall be prepared for the subject area/property under one of the following criteria, dependent on type of development:
(1) For contiguously developed lots located inside the city limits, the developer or property owner must provide a tree survey of the area contained in the front and rear yard setbacks, as established in the lot layout standards (§ 153.0996 of this chapter) of the lots that are to be made ready for construction. The tree survey is not required to include the area located within easements;
(2) For individually developed lots located inside the city limits, the developer or property owner must provide a tree survey of the area contained in the front, rear and side yard setbacks, as established in the lot layout standards (§ 153.0996 of this chapter) of the lots that are to be made ready for construction. However, the tree survey is not required to include the area located within easements;
(3) The location and size in diameter inches of each protected and/or heritage tree (and significant stands at the discretion of the applicant) located in the front, rear and side yard setbacks (as applicable) of each lot or contiguous lots for which a tree removal development approval is requested (and parkway trees as defined);
(4) The existing and/or proposed topographical information, easements, rights-of-way, setbacks, parkways and property lines;
(5) The location and size of each existing or proposed tree or groups of trees that will be relied on by the applicant for mitigation;
(6) A summary table indicating the total number, diameter inches and species of protected trees and protected trees to be removed within the surveyed area, and the total number and caliper inches of mitigation trees to be planted or alternative mitigation trees to be saved and maintained;
(7) Location of all existing and proposed structures, utilities, paved areas and sidewalks, to the extent such information is available;
(8) Tree protection notes, details and specifications; and
(9) Written statement by the applicant explaining the purpose for the requested tree removal.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § B-16)