A. Damage or Removal of Vegetation is a Violation. The damage, disturbance, or removal of any landscaping area or vegetation required by this section shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance subject to the remedies described in Article 8: Enforcement.
B. Replacement Required.
1. Any disturbed landscaping areas, areas of preserved existing vegetation, or required plant material shall be replaced in accordance with the approved development application and these standards.
2. Trees or vegetation that die within one year of construction completion shall be removed and replaced with new vegetation of equal or greater size.
3. Replacement trees shall be planted within 180 days of removal of required vegetation.
C. Revegetation Plan Required. In cases where required landscaping or existing vegetation required to be preserved is damaged, disturbed, or removed, a revegetation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director, in accordance with the following standards:
1. Any tree with a caliper of at least eight inches that is damaged or removed shall be replaced with one or more trees that have a caliper of at least two and one-half (2 1/2) inches and a cumulative caliper equal to or greater than the original tree.
2. Trees damaged or destroyed less than eight inches in diameter shall be replaced to satisfy the performance criteria of this section.
3. Shrubs may also be required to restore the landscaping performance criteria for the disturbed area.
D. Location of Replacement Trees and Vegetation.
1. Replanting shall be located within the vicinity of the violation.
2. If the area is too small for sufficient growth, a more suitable location on the site may be selected, as permitted by the Planning Director.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)