(A) Section 152.495 provides for the retention and protection of large trees when land is developed.
(B) To better ensure the survival of existing trees, the developer should heed the following guidelines (in addition to the mandatory requirements of § 152.495):
(1) Protect trees with fencing and armoring during the entire construction period. The fence should enclose an area ten feet square with the tree at the center;
(2) Avoid compacting the soil around existing trees due to heavy equipment. Do not pile dirt or other materials beneath the crown of trees;
(3) Keep fires or other sources of extreme heat well clear of existing trees;
(4) Repair damaged roots and branches immediately.
(a) Exposed roots should be covered with topsoil.
(b) Severed limbs and roots should be painted.
(c) Whenever roots are destroyed, a proportional amount of branches must be pruned so the tree doesn’t transpire more water than it takes in.
(d) Injured trees must be thoroughly watered during the ensuing growing year.
(5) Prune all existing trees that will be surrounded by paving to prevent dehydration.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999