(a) This chapter shall apply to trees that have a minimum six (6) inch diameter at breast height (DBH), also known as major trees, on all public and private properties, in all zoning districts, unless exempted below.
(1) This chapter shall not apply to single-family residential lots of less than two (2) acres.
(b) No trees shall be removed from any parcel of land until a tree clearance permit has been issued by the Village Administrator or designee, unless specifically exempted by the provisions of this Chapter.
(1) Clearing of Land. No trees shall be removed from any parcel of land until a tree clearance permit has been issued signifying compliance with the regulations of this Chapter.
(2) Clearing of Land Prior to Annexation. Trees removed from any parcel of land within one year prior to its annexation to the Village of Plain City shall be subject to a tree replacement plan as if the parcel had been a part of the Village when the tree removal occurred.
(3) New Development or Construction. No Zoning Permit shall be issued for any development or the construction of any building, structure or vehicular use without it first being determined through the development plan review process that the proposed development is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(4) Substantial Alteration or Expansion of Existing Development. No building, structure or vehicular use area shall be substantially altered or expanded without it first being determined through the development plan review process that the proposed development is in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) The fee for a tree removal permit shall be $15.00 (See Section 1135.04 Fees). Collected fees shall be placed in the Tree Fund. (Ord. 05-08. Passed 2-25-08.)