(A) When applicable. If the applicant determines that there is insufficient space on the lot to allow for the planting of all replacement trees, or replacement at the required rate would otherwise be inconsistent with the current standards generally observed by professionals in the forestry, landscaping and landscape architecture professions, the Village Manager shall charge a fee in lieu of some or all of the replacement trees otherwise required under this subchapter.
(B) Amount. The fee to be charged in lieu of replacing any protected tree or heritage tree shall be as established in the annual fee ordinance.
(C) Use of payments in lieu. The proceeds of any fees collected under this section shall be used for the planting of trees on public parkways or other public properties in the village. Where consistent with good forestry practices, the fees collected for a particular lot shall be used for replacement trees within the block or blocks on which the lot is located or on the block or blocks on the opposite side of the street or streets on which the lot is located.
(Ord. 945, passed 10-11-2005)