(a) All proposed subdivisions and developments shall be designed to preserve, where possible, healthy trees and woodlands, especially trees providing natural buffering and trees having a caliper of eight (8) inches or greater, according to the following provisions:
(1) Design and layout criteria.
A. Existing trees of quality, including but not limited to, trees in areas that are located outside the approved buildable area, in street rights- of-way, and in drainage ways and utility easements, shall be preserved to the extent practicable.
B. Building elevations and street elevations shall be designed to minimize the change in the existing natural grade.
C. Buildings and parking areas should be located to fit into the existing topography and preserve the natural amenities of the site.
(2) Canopy Replacement. All new developments shall preserve, relocate, or plant trees on the site in order to create a future tree canopy cover in accordance with the following schedule:
A. D-1, D-2, D-3 = 40%
B. D-4, D-5 = 35%
C. PRD = 30%
D. MUTND, P-1, P-2 = 25%
E. C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2 = 20%
Future canopy cover shall be calculated based upon tree maturity at thirty (30) years using the criteria set forth in the Street Tree Fact Sheets as calculated by the City Arborist and Street Tree Commission who shall make report their findings and analysis to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) TP&M Plan Required. A TP&M Plan, as described in Section 1218.06, shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of the submittal of the Overall Conceptual Plan, the Preliminary Plat, or the Preliminary Development Plan, as appropriate. In addition, "street trees" are required along all streets as stated in the Improvement Standards of the City of Olmsted Falls .
(Ord. 54-2016. Passed 2-28-17.)