Methods and standards for tree protection shall be in accordance with this section.
(A) Trees identified to be preserved shall have four-foot, orange-tree-protection fencing installed at the critical root zones.
(B) (1) No person engaged in the construction of any structure(s) or improvement(s) or any activity shall encroach or place solvents, material, construction machinery or temporary soil deposits within six feet of the area outside the critical root zone, as defined herein, of any existing significant tree within a tree save area, transitional or undisturbed buffer zone.
(2) When proposed developments encroach into the crown dripline area of any landmark/oak tree, special construction to allow the roots to breathe and obtain water shall be engineered and implemented, as determined by the Community Development Director.
(C) All tree protection devices must remain in functioning condition until the project is completed or until the certificate of occupancy is issued.
(D) (1) Any tree designated in the plan to be saved, which is negligently damaged during construction or as a result of negligent construction, as determined by the arborist, shall be treated according to accepted National Arborists Association Standards.
(2) If fatally damaged, trees shall he replaced with six-inch-caliper trees equal to five times the diameter of the tree removed.
(Ord. 2006-009, passed 5-8-06) Penalty, see § 156.99