Applications for a tree permit shall be filed with the Department. When a site is proposed for development necessitating review and approval of a site plan or plat or any other type of permit pursuant to the City Code, said application for a tree permit shall be made at the same time as such other related application. The application for a tree permit shall consist of the following:
(a) Three copies of the tree permit application.
(b) A tree location survey in a form acceptable to the Department, which shall bear the following information and details:
(1) Minimum scale of one inch equals fifty feet. The scale shall be the same as a related site plan.
(2) The shape and dimensions of the lot or parcel, together with the existing and proposed locations of structures and improvements, including existing and proposed utilities.
(3) The locations and dimensions of all setbacks and existing or proposed easements.
(4) All trees of eight inches DBH or greater on the project site shall be tagged in the field with identifying numbers, using noncorrosive metal tags.
(5) The exact locations of all existing trees, determined by actual field survey, of eight inches DBH or greater, including trees within the adjoining street right-of-way and trees twenty-five feet beyond the limits of the property lines, including adjacent properties and all trees to be affected by the development, such as trees located within areas of right-of-way improvements or off-site utility work. All such trees proposed to remain, to be relocated or to be removed, shall be so designated and the numbered trees shall be identified by size (DBH), grade at the base of each tree and crown spread to scale. Such verified information shall be provided by a registered land surveyor. The survey shall be accompanied by a separate key identifying the numbered trees by size, common name/genus and condition. This information must be provided by a registered landscape architect, certified arborist or forester, through an on-site inspection, who must verify the contents by seal or signature, whichever applies.
(6) If existing trees are to be relocated, the proposed location for such trees, together with a statement as to how such trees are to be moved, protected and/or stored during land clearance and construction and how they are to be maintained after construction.
(7) A statement showing how trees to remain are to be protected during land clearance, construction and on a permanent basis, including the proposed use of tree wells, protective barriers, tunneling or retaining walls.
(8) The number of trees to be removed which are of eight inches DBH or greater.
(9) The requirement for a tree location survey may be waived by the Department for areas fifty feet or more outside the construction zone. If waived, a statement indicating predominant species and estimated number and size of trees in this area shall be required. The area to remain undisturbed shall be snow fenced prior to any activity.
(c) For tracts of land ten acres or larger, a tree location survey meeting the conditions of the above requirements shall be submitted with the following supplemental documentation: An aerial photograph or copy thereof, of suitable quality, one inch equals 100 feet minimum.
(d) An on-site examination shall be made by the Department in lieu of the tree location survey under any of the following conditions:
(1) Where a permit is requested to remove or transplant trees on a lot which is zoned for single-family purposes and upon which is located an occupied one-family dwelling;
(2) Where a permit is requested in connection with the construction of a one-family dwelling on a lot which is zoned for single-family purposes and which is not located within a subdivision for which a final plat has been approved subsequent to the effective date of this chapter; or
(3) Where a permit is required to remove three or fewer trees.
(Ord. 682. Passed 8-18-99; Ord. 829. Passed 6-14-06.)