1150.07 MINIMIZE TREE STANDARDS.

   (a)   Protected trees allowed to be removed through the permit process shall be placed on a 1:1 ratio as follows:

      (1)   Deciduous canopy trees. Replacement trees shall be canopy trees having a diameter no less than three inches at twelve inches above grade.

      (2)   Evergreen trees. Replacement trees shall be evergreen trees of eight foot minimize heights.

   (b)   Developments must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of tree replacement on site after construction.

   (c)   Any trees required to fulfill the buffering standards shall not be counted in meeting the minimum tree standards of this chapter.

   (d)   Wooded parcels may be required to exceed the minimum standards of preservation requirements. (Ord. 29-1999. Passed 10-12-99.)