(A) Existing healthy trees and shrubs may be credited toward landscape requirements. Vegetation to be saved shall be identified on submitted plans. Protection measures shall be installed to maintain tree health and such protective measures shall be shown on the submitted plan.
(B) Credit shall be given for existing, healthy, protected trees shall be on a tree-for-tree basis, for planted buffer areas, and on the basis of fulfilling the requirements for parking areas. When trees exceed twelve (12) inches in diameter, credit may be granted in accordance with Section 9.5.1.4(C). Existing trees will not be allowed to be counted towards landscape screen requirements. Trees so credited must be at least three (3) inch caliper.
(Ord. 21-06, passed - -)