07-14-2009 Council Work Session Packet

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ORONO TREE ORDINANCE FOR DEVELOPERS TREE PRESERVATION AND REFORESTATION Application: This ordinance only applies to new building permits and developments in Orono. This ordinance does not apply to existing single family homes, multiple family homes, comrriercial developments or other existing property that does not require a building permit Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Applicant—An owner, occupant, or a representative of an owner or occupant of a lot, parcel or tract of land for which an application has been filed for a subdivision, Special Use Permit, or any activity requiring the issuance of grading, building utility or demolition permits Caliper Inches refers to the diameter of a tree, and is measured in inches at a point 4.5 feet above the ground. Impacted tree. Any tree impacted by construction activity such that the tree will likely die (as deemed by a forestry specialist). Impacts can include but are not limited to grading changes affecting a tree's root system, mechanical injuries to the trunks of trees, compaction of soil, etc. Replacement trees must be at least two (2) caliper inches for deciduous trees and at least six (6) feet high for coniferous trees. Significant trees. A healthy deciduous tree measuring six (6) caliper inches or greater, or a healthy coniferous tree measuring four (4) caliper inches or greater. Tree. Means a woody plant which at maturity is greater than thirteen (13) feet in height and having a more or less definite crown. Trees to be protected(planned) means the identified seventy (70) percent or more of existing significant trees intended for protection. Trees to be removed(planned) means the entire list of trees planned for removal within a tree preservation plan or trees identified for removal in conjunction with a permitted activity.