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hPP 04 ''Sr 10:0B hM TP h'-ELII hVS P.3^12 Draft document Jg). 4/3/9T TREE PRESERVATION AND REPLACEMENT POLICY CTTV OF ORONO 1. Purpose. It i& the policy of the City of Orono to recognize and preserve existing natural resources of the community. In its effort to maintain the wooded character of the area, the City finds that trees provide numerous benefits including, but not limited to; stabilization of the soil by the prevention of erosion and sedimentation, reduction of storm water runoff, improvement of air quality, reduction of noise poUutiori, control of urban heat island effect, protection and increase of property values, protection of privacy, energy conservation through natural insulation, providing habitat for birds and other wildlife and conservation and enhancement of the city's physical and aesthetic env ironment The purpose of this policy is to preserv e and protect significant trees or stands of trees whose loss due to land disturbances associated with the process of development or construction would adversely affect the character of neighborhoods, subdivisions, public or semipublic projects This policy also recognizes that, despite the best efforts of the City and property owners, trees may occasionally be lost in the development or construction process. In those cases tree replacement or reforestation shall be required. n. Applicability. This policy shall apply to any person or entity that would disturb land areas and impact significant trees or stands of trees in neighborhoods, subdivisions, public and semipublic projects such as streets, utilities and parks whether disturbed by a public agency or private developer; except when the City Council may waive these requirements where there would be greater public need for the project than to meet the requirements of this policy The terms and provisions of this Policy, in conjunction with the Orono Tree Preservation Ordinance No shall apply to all activity which requires the issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit m. Definitions. All words in this Policy have their customary dictionary definition except as specifically defined herein The word "shall" is m^datory and the words "should" and "may" are permissive Technical terms used in this Policy are denned in Appendix A RiiilHahle Area- The portion of a lot which is not located within any minimum required yard, landscape slrip/area, or buffer, that portion of a lot wherein a building may be located, as prescribed by the Orono Zoning Code.