§ 15-304. Tree removal permits for individual lots/parcels for single-family or duplex development.

(a)

No development, land clearing, or other tree cutting or tree removal shall be permitted without first obtaining a tree removal permit or building permit with concurrent tree removal approval, unless exempted per section 15-279(a)(9).

(b)

Removal of protected trees shall require approval as follows:

(1)

Pre-existing lots, as defined in this ordinance, for single-family or duplex development shall not be required to get a tree removal permit. The previously approved Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP) constitutes tree removal approval. The building permit plot plan shall state the developable area of the lot. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the minimum number of trees shall be preserved or planted in accordance with section 15-306.

(2)

Individual lots for single-family residential duplex development that were approved as part of a preliminary subdivision plan with an approved tree replacement plan development shall not be required to get a tree removal permit. They shall be developed in accordance with the approved PSP and associated tree replacement plan.

(3)

Lots or parcels for single-family residential duplex developments, which are not a part of an approved Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP), shall be required to get tree removal approval; however, issuance of the building permit constitutes tree removal approval for the building pad, the driveway, on site disposal system and fifteen (15) feet around the principal building pad. The issuance of a building permit for accessory buildings, pools, decks, patios, walks, tennis courts and utility services also constitutes tree removal approval. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the minimum number of trees shall be preserved or planted in accordance with section 15-306. Any additional tree removal shall be subject to tree removal permit, fees, and replacement as required by this ordinance, in accordance with section 15-304(c).

(c)

Applications for tree removal permits for individual lots/parcels for single-family or duplex development shall identify the following items:

(1)

All trees twenty-four (24) inches DBH or greater, on a scaled drawing including:

a.

Location.

b.

DBH.

c.

Common name.

(2)

Tree removal calculations as follows:

a.

Identification, DBH, and location of all trees to be removed.

b.

Cumulative DBH proposed for removal.

c.

Removal and replacement Calculations per 15-283(d) for trees twenty-four (24) inches or greater.

(3)

Identification of trees to be planted, including:

a.

Location.

b.

Caliper.

c.

Cumulative Caliper to be planted.

(4)

The application shall identify the developable area of the lot.

(d)

Tree protection shall be required in accordance with section 15-282.

(Ord. No. Code 1965, § 19A-49; Ord. No. 85-33, § 9, 12-9-85; Ord. No. 2001-19, § 12, 11-6-01)