(a) It is encouraged that efforts be made to preserve natural vegetation areas. Consideration shall be given to laying out streets, lots, structures and parking areas to avoid the unnecessary destruction of heavily wooded areas or outstanding tree specimens. It is further encouraged that whenever possible, heavily wooded areas be designed as park reserves.
(b) Credit for Preserving Existing Woods. In perimeter and interior use areas where Service Director has determined that the strict application of this section would require the removal of trees to plant the required landscaping, such required landscaping may be omitted. Preserved woods deemed eligible for credit shall be healthy and of such quality as is acceptable to the Service Director or his designee. In order to maintain the trees within the woods, one hundred percent (100%) of the ground area under and within the drip line of the trees shall be protected from construction damage with fencing and signage, undisturbed (except for removal of trash) and preserved in its natural state.
(Ord. 40-98. Passed 8-17-98.)