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Trees to be removed(unplanned) means any tree that is impacted or removed that was <br /> intended for preservation according to a tree preservation plan. <br /> REMOVAL <br /> A permit authorizing removal must be obtained from the city prior to the <br /> removal of trees on any property that is tbe subject of as development petition prior <br /> to the issuance of a permit. A Tree Survey is required for all new construction on a <br /> property. <br /> Protection from Development. <br /> Developments affected by this article are required to protect all trees not needed to be <br /> removed to allow the reasonable development of the parcel. At a minimum, seventy (70) <br /> percent of the existing significant trees on the property shall be protected. If the number <br /> of trees to be removed is greater than the allowed 30%, the list for removal shall be sorted <br /> by caliper inch, with the smallest of the trees counting towards the allowed removal. <br /> Required replacement shall be calculated using the largest of the trees proposed for <br /> removal. <br /> Inventory and Survey Required. <br /> All properties affected by this article are required to submit a tree survey and <br /> inventory for review and approval as part of the development process. All tree surveys <br /> and inventories shall be prepared by a forestry specialist and including the following: <br /> A. A page depicting the location of all existing significant trees on the property. <br /> Each tree shall be labeled with a unique identification number. <br /> B. A page depicting the 70%+ of significant trees proposed to be protected as part of <br /> this development. Significant trees intended for removal shall be clearly <br /> distinguishable from those intended for preservation. Proposed lot lines, building <br /> pads, driveways, streets, easements, and any areas in which tree disruption is <br /> expected shall be shown. <br /> C. A page depicting all required plantings including: <br /> (1) the required street trees for the development showing the general location <br /> and number of required street tree plantings, and identify areas in which <br /> existing trees can be used to meet the requirement. Note the final placement <br /> of street trees shall be determined by the City. <br /> (2) the locations and size of required replacement trees (if the development <br /> intends to remove greater than 30% of the existing trees), and <br /> (3) any required landscape plantings (if applicable). <br /> D. A page depicting the final tree design of all lots showing the significant trees <br /> intended for preservation and any required plantings. <br /> E. A page showing a matrix listing the unique identification number for the <br /> significant tree, the species or common name, the proposed lot& block on which <br />- the tree resides,the size in caliper inches, and an indicator as to whether the tree is <br />