23.19.07: OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND INCENTIVES FOR THE PROTECTION OF TREES:
   A.   Construction Projects: All construction projects must adhere to all provisions of this section, as well as the tree protection standards set forth in Section 25.01.06(L) of the City Code.
   B.   Should a designated replacement or transplanted tree not survive for a period of three years, the applicant shall be required to replace it with another tree or pay to the city the full cost of replacing the tree at another location to be determined by the Director of Community Development or the Director's designee.
   C.   Projects Requiring Other Approvals: When considering an application for a permit under Chapter 23 (other than a tree removal permit) that preserves established trees, heritage trees, or oak trees, a decision may be made by the Design Review Committee or Planning Commission to modify the proposal or accept alternative solutions to assist in the preservation of such trees. Such modifications may include, but are not limited to, the reduction or rerouting of the driveway location or other hardscape, and the height of a building or other structure(s). The reviewing authority may approve the modification after first finding that:
      1.   The applicant investigated alternative site designs and building footprints using existing development standards;
      2.   The project includes a well-integrated and thoughtful structural design solution that enhances the property and its surroundings;
      3.   The project is not injurious to adjacent properties or uses, or detrimental to environmental quality, quality of life, or the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and
      4.   The project is consistent with the objectives and policies of the general plan.
(Ord. O-20-1369, 2-10-2021)