(A) No vegetation shall be removed along the shoreline, within shore impact zones, on steep slopes, and within bluff impact zones, except in conjunction with an approved site preparation or land alteration permit to accommodate the placement of stairways, landings, access paths, or authorized shoreland alterations.
(B) Except within bluff impact zones and steep slopes, between the shore impact zone and the building setback line, the removal of 25% of trees and 100% of shrubs is allowed. Pruning and limbing of trees is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways, landings, or access paths.
(C) All vegetative alterations are subject to the following conditions.
(1) The cutting is not done in any contiguous strip or row over 12 feet wide from the OHW to the structure setback.
(2) The screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced.
(3) Along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved.
(4) All cutting is done by hand, without the use of heavy machinery, and topsoil is not disturbed.
(5) Erosion and stormwater control plans must be approved by the County Soil and Water Conservation District. A silt fence or other sediment control measures meeting SWCD standards must be properly installed between the project area and the lake or river before any construction begins and must remain in place until all permanent erosion control measures are in place.
(D) Diseased or dead trees that pose a hazard shall be removed immediately and disposed of and replaced with native tree species.
(E) Intensive vegetative clearing is allowed behind the structure setback.
(Ord. passed 4-10-2017) Penalty, see § 150.999