In order to encourage the preservation of the city’s older trees, credits toward required points may be given in the event existing trees are preserved.
(A) Landscape points shall be applied for each existing significant tree of the following sizes.
Size of Existing Significant Tree | Landscape Points Applied |
Size of Existing Significant Tree | Landscape Points Applied |
6-inch caliper | 22 |
7-inch caliper | 24 |
8-inch to 10-inch caliper | 26 |
10.1-inch caliper to 15-inch DBH | 30 |
15.1-inch to 20-inch DBH | 35 |
20.1-inch to 25-inch DBH | 40 |
Over 25-inch DBH | 50 |
(B) Trees for which an owner/developer wishes to receive credit must be in the developed area; however, no more than 25% of the total points may be located within the public rights-of-way.
(C) Any significant tree claimed for points that dies during construction, or as a result of construction, shall be replaced with a tree (or trees) to equal or exceed the point of value of the lost tree.
(Ord. passed 2-3-2011, § 2.32.090)