Prior to the submittal of a tree preservation plan, a conceptual site plan and site analysis shall be submitted that provides the following information:
(A) Concept plan.
(1) Location and extent of existing forest canopy cover with site topography (2-foot contours) and slope analysis (12-18% and over 18%)
(2) Written description of the forest by tree type, size, general health and quality of the forest. Description shall include typical under-story and forest floor plant materials. Description shall be mapped and
graphically illustrate the context of the existing forest canopy and topography exhibit.
(3) Proposed locations of buildings, pads, roadways and other structures.
(4) Visual impact of development on woodlands, internally and from external view corridors.
(5) Soils and extent of proposed disturbance zones.
(6) Wetlands and other protected water bodies.
(7) Other significant natural features.
(B) Preliminary plat and site plan review.
(1) A tree preservation plan shall be submitted with the application for preliminary plat or site plan approval. The tree preservation plan shall be prepared by a landscape architect or forester and by a registered surveyor, unless otherwise approved by the city, and shall provide the following information:
(a) A tree survey identifying the location, number, size (diameter) and species of all significant trees proposed to be removed, disturbed or preserved. The tree survey shall be omitted if at least 50% of the tree canopy is preserved as determined by the Zoning Administrator using available resources (i.e. aerial photo, site visit);
(b) Proposed disturbance zones;
(c) Location and dimension of preliminary building pads and construction zone proposed on each buildable lot;
(d) Proposed locations and details of tree protection fencing to be installed for all trees to be preserved;
(e) A reforestation plan if the amount of tree removal exceeds the thresholds provided by this subchapter.
(2) The conceptual site plan, site analysis and tree preservation plan shall be reviewed and evaluated by a representative of the city. The city may make recommendations for adjustment of locations of structures, roadways, utilities, or other elements that may be necessary to enhance tree preservation and reforestation efforts.
(Ord. 125, passed 5-11-99)