If a protected 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 requirements:
A. Tree Replacement Schedule:
Size Of Existing Trees dbh | Number Of Replacement Trees | |
Size Of Existing Trees dbh | Number Of Replacement Trees | |
Protected heritage trees: | ||
30" or greater | No removal shall be permitted | |
26" - 29" | 15 | |
20" - 25" | 12 | |
Other protected trees: | ||
13" - 19" | 5 | |
8" - 12" | 4 | |
4" - 7" | 3 | |
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 two inches (2"), upon installation.
C. Species Of Replacement Trees: The following are the permitted species of replacement trees:
Aspen, quaking (Populus tremuloides)
Beech, American (Fagus grandifolia)
Birch, Renaissance Oasis (Betula papyrifera)
Birch, river (Betula nigra) (multi-stem, not less than 10 feet in height)
Buckeye, Ohio (Aesculus glabra)
Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa)
Cedar, white (Thuja occidentalis)
Coffeetree, Kentucky (Gymnocladus dioica)
Crab, prairie (Malus ioensis)
Cyprus, bald (Taxodium distichum)
Dogwood, pagoda (Cornus alternifolia)
Elm, American (Ulmus americana)
Fir, douglas (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Franklin tree (Franklinea alatmaha)
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)
Hawthorn, cockspur (Crataegus crusgalli)
Hickory, bitternut (Carya cordiformis)
Hickory, shagbark (Carya ovata)
Hickory, sweet pignut (Carya glabra)
Hornbeam, American (Carpinus caroliniana)
Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana)
Larch, American (Larix larcina)
Linden, American (Tilia americana)
London Plane Tree (Platanus acerifolia)
Magnolia, cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)
Magnolia, sweet bay (Magnolia virginiana)
Maple, red or swamp (Acer rubrum)
Maple, sugar (Acer saccharum)
Mulberry, red (Morus rubra)
Oak, bur (Quercus macrocarpa)
Oak, chinquapin (Quercus muehlenbergii)
Oak, pin (Quercus palustris)
Oak, red (Quercus rubra)
Oak, shingle (Quercus imbracaria)
Oak, swamp white (Quercus bicolor)
Oak, white (Quercus alba)
Pagodatree, Japanese (Sophora japonica)
Paw paw (Asimina triloba)
Pine, white (Pinus strobus) (not less than 10 feet in height)
Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) (multi-stem, not less than 10 feet in height)
Serviceberry, Allegheny (Amelanchier laevis) (multi-stem, not less than 10 feet in height)
Sourgum (black tupelo) (Nyssa sylvatica)
Spruce, Black Hills (Picea glauca)
Tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Walnut, black (Juglans nigra)
Yellowwood (Cladrastis Kentuckea)
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 trees designated for preservation by a tree preservation plan shall be allowed only by amending such plan and with the approval of the applicable approval authority. 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 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 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 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 with the prior written approval of the Village Administrator, 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, which shall be as specified from time to time in section 1-10-7 of this Code. 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. 2018-O-18, 9-4-2018)