Whenever a Tree Clearance Permit is submitted, a Tree Replacement Plan shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the City Arborist.
(a) The Tree Replacement Plan shall be drawn to an appropriate scale and include the following information:
(1) The location, species/common name and D.B.H. of all existing major trees to be cleared. The City Arborist may, at their discretion, accept an estimate of the number and D.B.H. of trees on a site that exceeds three ( 3) acres and may rely upon techniques such as site photographs, aerial photographs, site visits, and any similar method to review and evaluate the Tree Replacement Plan.
(2) Identification of the tree preservation area(s), including all existing major trees that will be preserved and remain on site after construction and development.
(3) Identification ofall major tress that will be removed from the site including trees removed as permitted by Section 950.06.
(4) In the case of a development plan submittal, the location, species and common name, and size of all replacement trees to be planted on the site as required by Section 950.07.
(b) If all required replacement trees cannot be accommodated on site, the plan shall indicate where and how the applicant will replace the balance of the required trees as in a manner set forth in Section 950.08(a).
(Ord. 2024-19. Passed 4-16-24.)