§ 96.18 CREDIT FOR EXISTING VEGETATION.

   (A)   Existing preserved trees and shrubs may be credited towards required buffer trees, street trees, and parking lot trees.

   (B)   (1)   Credits and other incentives to preserve vegetation. Preserved trees may be credited at the rate of:

         2"-6" caliper tree = 1 tree

         7"-12" caliper tree = 2 trees

         13"-18" caliper tree = 3 trees

         19"-24 " caliper tree = 5 trees

         25" + caliper tree = 6 trees

      (2)   In order to receive credit, preserved vegetation must be in good health and condition. Trees designated to be preserved must be indicated on the landscape plan.

(Ord. passed 9-11-2006)