Before any clearing or disturbance of the property pursuant to the requirements of this Chapter, a TP&M Plan shall be presented to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(a) The submission and approval of the TP&M Plan can be a phased process if the project itself is phased.
(1) Initial Overall TP&M Plan. An Initial Overall TP&M Plan shall be provided at an appropriate scale that shows wooded areas within the total area and that provides some of the details required by Section 1218.07 by identifying in a general way the condition of the trees in those areas that are to be cleared for roadways, utilities, etc. The roadways and utility areas shall be located so as to preserve desirable trees insofar as is practicable. In addition, , the planned uses of the wooded areas shall be indicated in terms as defined in 1218.04, at least for those portions to be utilized as "Natural Undisturbed" or for "Buffer Zones or Screening".
(2) Detailed TP&M Plan. A detailed TP&M Plan shall be prepared by qualified individual and submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission as part of a request for Preliminary Plat Approval for a subdivision or Preliminary Development Plan Approval. The Tree Protection and Management Plan shall comply with Subsection (b) hereof.
(b) The Tree Protection and Management Plan shall be drawn at an appropriate scale and shall indicate the following:
(1) Specific wooded areas that are proposed for use as "Natural Undisturbed", or "Buffer Zones or Screening as defined in Section 1218.04 shall be delineated
(2) All individual trees greater than eight (8) inch caliper that are not part of a wooded area to be preserved and counted in the tree canopy replacement;
(3) All new trees to be planted on the site to meet the minimum canopy replacement requirements set forth in Section 1218.05(a)(2); and
(4) The location and outline of all existing and proposed buildings, driveways, parking lots, and drainage ways on the property.
(5) Tree aeration systems if proposed.
(c) The TP&M Plan(s) must be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and receive its approval prior to any clearance or disturbance of the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission may request review comments from the Shade Tree Commission for street areas and /or public property and may request additional review from the City Arborist and/or City Engineer.
(Ord. 54-2016. Passed 2-28-17.)