During all phases of construction, all steps necessary to prevent the destruction or damage to natural vegetation, trees and wildlife habitat shall be taken, including, but not limited to the following:
(a) No construction activity, movement or placement of equipment, vehicles, or materials or spoils storage shall be permitted outside the construction line indicated on the Preservation Plan.
(b) No excess soil, additional fill, liquids, or construction debris shall be placed outside the construction area.
(c) Trees to be protected must be marked with a paint marker (outer trees to be marked where clusters are to remain) and the location of protective fencing or other physical barriers around trees and other vegetation to be preserved must be approved by the City Engineer prior to the beginning of construction, including site clearing. For trees, the fencing or other protective barrier must located a distance from the trunk that equals, at a minimum, the distance of the critical root zone or 15 feet, whichever is greater, unless otherwise approved by the City Arborist.
(d) Unless otherwise authorized by the tree removal permit, no soil is to be removed from or placed upon the critical root zone of any tree that is to remain.
(e) All utilities, including service lines, shall be installed in accordance with the Preservation Plan. The developer has the responsibility of informing utility companies of the approved Preservation Plan. Public utilities which have been notified of the Preservation Plan shall be responsible for adhering to said plan during installation of necessary utility service lines. Every effort shall be made to protect trees during placement of utility service lines including auguring and/or jacking as opposed to open cutting.
(Ord. 173-2000. Passed 12-17-00.)