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The tree survey and preservation and protection plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Board as part of its site plan approval process and preliminary subdivision plat recommendation process. The Planning Board may require the alteration of a proposed site plan or subdivision plat to meet the intent of this subchapter. Approval of a site plan or a positive recommendation on a preliminary subdivision plat may be withheld for failure to comply with the terms of this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018)
All monumental trees and monumental tree stands that are identified for preservation on the approved preservation and protection plan shall be preserved and protected from harm through the development process. If, through reckless or careless action by the developer or through disregard for the requirements of this subchapter, the developer removes or destroys a tree or trees indicated for protection, he or she shall, at his or her expense, replace the tree(s). Replacement shall be achieved by planting two trees of the same variety for each tree removed or destroyed. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of eight feet tall and have a diameter of at least two inches measured six inches above the ground at the time of planting and shall be planted in the general vicinity of the removed or destroyed tree(s).
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
(A) No person, in the construction of any structure(s) or improvement(s) or any activity, shall encroach or place solvents, material, construction machinery or temporary soil deposits within six feet of the area outside of the drip line, as defined in this chapter, of any monumental tree or any tree within a tree protection zone.
(B) (1) Before development, land clearing, filling or any land alteration, the developer shall be required to erect suitable protective barriers as required by the Ordinance Administrator, including tree fences, tree protection signs and erosion barriers until completion of site landscaping.
(2) Authorization to remove the protective devices shall be in writing by the Ordinance Administrator.
(3) Inspection of tree protection barriers is required prior to any land disturbance or development.
(4) The Ordinance Administrator shall be contacted to schedule an inspection time.
(C) (1) Materials for active tree protection shall consist of chain link, orange laminated plastic, wooden post and rail fencing or other equivalent restraining material.
(2) In addition to fencing, where active tree protection is required, each tree to be saved shall be marked at the base of the trunk with blue colored water-based paint.
(D) Materials for passive tree protection shall consist of heavy mil plastic flagging, a minimum of four inches wide with dark letters reading “Tree Protection Area - Do Not Enter” or equivalent signage of a continuous, durable restraint.
(E) All tree protection devices must remain in functioning condition until the certificate of occupancy is issued and must be removed promptly thereafter.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018) Penalty, see § 152.999
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING
AND STACKING
AND STACKING
It is the purpose of this subchapter to relieve traffic congestion in the streets, to minimize any detrimental effects of off-street parking areas on adjacent lands and to ensure the proper and uniform development of automobile parking areas throughout the town.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018)
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