An existing health tree greater than ten inches in DBH (diameter breast high) is a valuable natural resource by virtue of age, size and contribution to the environment, and must be preserved and protected to the extent practical and feasible. Trees 10 inches in DBH shall be flagged and shown on a required plat or site plan for development. No more than 25% of said trees shall be removed from a lot, except by variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. In the event a variance is granted, each tree removed shall be replaced by a tree at least 2 DBH in a location meeting required landscaping.
(Ord. passed - - )