(A) Protected, heritage or ancestral tree removal through the site plan process. For commercial and residential site development tree removal requests, tree surveys, tree protection plans and tree replacement plans shall be submitted with the building permit application. A tree inventory or partial tree survey in lieu of a tree survey may be accepted to document trees within the limits of construction for small residential projects. Final approval of the site plan shall constitute approval for tree removal.
(B) Tree removal permit (no site plan). An application for the removal of a protected, heritage or ancestral tree must specify:
(1) The approximate location of the tree;
(2) The diameter of the trunk of the tree, as measured four and one-half feet above natural grade level;
(3) The approximate crown size of the tree;
(4) The species and/or common name of the tree;
(5) The approximate size of the lot, tract, or parcel on which it is located;
(6) A photograph of the tree;
(7) The reason for the proposed removal; and
(8) Such other information as may be reasonably required by the city.