1472.08 TREE REPLACEMENT AND TREE PROTECTION STANDARDS.

   (a)   Generally. Any protected or public tree required to be replaced under this chapter shall be replaced with an equivalent tree as designated in the UFMP and approved by the Administrative Official. The Administrative Official will determine the time of replacement, and the location of the replacement trees and assign the agent responsible for replacing the tree.

   (b)   Size and Number. A sufficient number of trees shall be planted to equal or exceed the diameter, measured in DBH, of each tree altered. Each replacement tree shall be at least two and one-half inches DBH.

   (c)   Location. Each replacement tree should be planted on the same lot or tract as the tree which was altered. However, if the replacement tree cannot be planted on the same lot or tract in accordance with the Village's Standard of Care, the Administrative Official may authorize any or a combination of the following:

      (1)   Replacement on other private property within the Village of Richton Park, with the approval of the owner of the property on which the replacement tree is to be planted and with said owner's agreement, in writing, to maintain the replacement tree to the standards established in this chapter;

      (2)   Replacement on public property as approved by the Village; or

      (3)   Payment to the Village as provided by Section 1472.07(c)(5).

   (d)   Time of Replacement. Any replacement trees required to be planted must be planted not later than ninety days after the order of the Administrative Official, or within thirty days of the date any appeal from such order becomes final, provided, however, that the Administrative Official may require the deferral of the planting of replacement trees up to an additional 180 days based on weather and other arboreal considerations.

   (e)   Longevity and Duration. If a replacement tree dies within three years from the date it was planted, the person subject to the requirement to plant the replacement tree must replace the dead tree with another replacement tree within ninety days of the order of the Administrative Official ordering such replanting.

   (f)   Tree Protection Procedures. Unless otherwise exempted by this chapter, any protected tree for which a permit is required shall comply with Section 7.15(B) of the Village Zoning Ordinance "Tree Protection During Construction Procedures".

(Ord. 1787. Passed 6-27-22.)