A Tree and Vegetation Survey shall be prepared and submitted as part of the site plan (see Chapter 1181). The Tree and Vegetation Survey shall be prepared by a landscape architect, arborist, environmental scientist, or similarly qualified individual or company. The Tree and Vegetation Survey shall be prepared according to the following standards and shall include at least the following information:
(a) The Tree and Vegetation Survey shall be drawn at a scale not less than 1" = 50' unless, due to the size of the site, a different scale drawing is recommended by the City Engineer.
(b) The Tree and Vegetation Survey shall delineate vegetative cover areas by type (early successional farm field, late successional farm field, shrubs, immature forest, mature forest, etc.). The delineation shall be indicated on a site map by a circumferential line drawn around the approximate limits of groupings of plants of similar age and composition.
(c) A map key or other notation shall be made on the survey map for each vegetative cover type indicating predominant species, average caliper size of woody vegetation, and general appearance in terms of health.
(d) All trees greater than 24" D.B.H., or which are otherwise noteworthy because of species, uniqueness, rarity or landmark quality shall be located on the survey with a notation indicating species, and general condition in terms of health.
(Ord. 173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)