It is recognized that there are three different ways in which wooded areas may be utilized within new developments. These different uses require different management and preservation approaches. It is further recognized that existing wooded areas may consist of quality trees mixed with undesirable trees and undesirable underbrush. The three utilization methods are as follows:
(a) Natural undisturbed. Some developments may include, when completed, large wooded areas that are appropriate to have remain in their natural state. These areas shall be shown on the Tree Preservation and Management Plan and be approved by the Planning Commission as "Natural Undisturbed" areas after review and comment by the City Arborist.
(b) Buffer zones or screening.
In some cases, the trees of a wooded area may be utilized to provide (or contribute to providing) a required buffering or screening function. It will be necessary to identify specific trees or groups of trees that are appropriate for the screening/buffering purpose, with the balance to be removed without damaging those to be saved. Additional trees or other landscaping approaches may need to be added to achieve the intended purpose. The quality of the existing trees and their suitability, either individually or as a group, for the screening or buffering plan shall be proposed by the developer, documented in the TP&M Plan, and reviewed and recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission by the City Arborist.
(Ord. 54-2016. Passed 2-28-17.)
(Ord. 54-2016. Passed 2-28-17.)