(a) Any party desiring to remove a Protected Tree shall first obtain a tree removal
Permit from the City of Springboro.
(1) Permit fee.
A. The cost of a permit will depend on the number of Protected Trees to be removed. Permit Fees shall be calculated as follows:
1. Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to remove up to ten trees.
2. One hundred dollars ($100.00) for up to fifty trees.
3. Two hundred dollars ($200.00) for up to 100 trees.
4. Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for more than 100 trees.
B. The following trees shall be considered "Exempted Trees," with no permit required for their removal:
1. Diseased trees.
2. Trees that constitute a threat to public health or safety.
(2) Replacement certification. Any party desiring to remove a tree must certify as part of an application for a tree removal permit that they will comply with the requirements of Chapter 280 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Springboro, specifying, as part of said application, the number and type of trees to be replaced pursuant to the requirements of Section 280.04.
(3) Any party desiring to be released from the requirements of Section 280.03(a)(2), may make a cash payment to the City in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each tree which would be required to be replaced pursuant to the terms hereof, which fee shall be deposited into the Tree Preservation Account established pursuant to Section 280.03(a)(4).
(4) The City may require applicants for the subdivision of real property to guarantee the tree replacement obligation hereunder by a performance bond.
(5) Permit fees, replacement payments, fines and penalties will be deposited into a Tree Preservation Account:
A. Separate from the General Fund.
B. Monies to be used only for tree planting and maintenance on public property.
C. Use of fund to be determined by City Manager.
(Ord. 95-61. Passed 11-2-95.)