If a protected private tree is removed for any reason or is seriously damaged, destroyed or razed during construction or other regulated activities, such trees shall be replaced with new trees in accordance with the following:
A. Tree Replacement Schedule:
Size Of Existing Protected Trees dbh (In Inches)
| Number Of
Replacement Trees
| |
Size Of Existing Protected Trees dbh (In Inches)
| Number Of
Replacement Trees
| |
36 | or greater | 8 |
30 | or greater | 7 |
26 | – 29 | 6 |
20 | – 25 | 5 |
13 | – 19 | 4 |
8 | – 12 | 3 |
4 | – 7 | 2 |
In interpreting the above exchange rate, in the event of a fraction of an inch, if a fraction is equal to one-half inch (1/2") or greater, the higher full number shall be used.
B. Minimum Size Of Replacement Trees: All replacement trees shall have a minimum dbh of three inches (3"), upon installation.
C. Species Of Replacement Trees: The following are the permitted species of replacement trees:
Basswood (Tilia americana)
Beech, European (Fagus sylvatica)
Buckeye, yellow (Aesculus octandra)
Coffeetree, Kentucky (Gymnocladus dioica)
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
Hickory, bitternut (Carya cordiformis)
Hickory, shagbark (Carya ovata)
Larch, European (Larix decidua)
Larch, Japanese (Larix kaempferi)
Lilac, Japanese tree (Syringa reticulara)
Linden, silver (Tilia tomentosa)
Magnolia, cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminara)
Maple, black (Acer nigrum)
Maple, miyabe (Acer miyabei)
Maple, sugar or rock (Acer saccharum)
Oak, bur (Quercus macrocarpa)
Oak, chinkapin (Quercus muchlenbergi)
Oak, red (Quercus rubra)
Oak, shingle (Quercus imbricaria)
Oak, swamp white (Quercus bicolor)
Oak, white (Quercus alba)
Pagodatree, Japanese (Sophora japonica)
Pecan (Carya illinoensis)
Sourgum, black gum, or tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica)
Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Yellowwood (Cladrastis lurea)
Other species shall require the specific written concurrence of the approval authority.
D. Amended Tree Preservation Plan: Removal of, or other regulated activity otherwise adversely affecting protected private trees designated for preservation by a tree preservation plan shall be allowed only by amending such plan and with the approval of the village administrator. The amended tree preservation plan shall indicate the location, species and size of all replacement trees consistent with the requirements for a tree preservation plan as set forth in this chapter.
E. In The Field Adjustments: In the field adjustments to trees designated for preservation on the tree preservation plan may be necessary during the course of construction. In such instances, the developer or property owner shall not remove, or otherwise adversely affect, any protected private trees designated for preservation prior to site inspection and/or consultation with the village administrator, or his or her designee, and with a specific written tree removal permit for such protected private trees. If in the opinion of the village administrator, or his or her designee, that any tree designated for preservation substantially impedes the development, in the field adjustments may be approved by the village administrator, or his or her designee, and a tree removal permit may be issued for such protected private trees without the need for resubmission of an amended tree preservation plan, but such removal shall be and remain subject to the other provisions of this chapter.
F. Fee In Lieu: Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the site in question cannot accommodate all of the required replacement trees, a fee in lieu of such replacement trees shall be paid to the village based upon an estimated cost for each replacement tree and planting thereof as approved by the village administrator, or his or her designee. Such fees paid in lieu of replacement trees shall be used only for providing of trees on village property, including, but not limited to, village rights of way, and the care and maintenance thereof. (Ord. 2007-845, 3-13-2007)