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) <br />J <br />CfTYOF <br />ORONO ) <br />SEBOW <br />ORDINANCE NO. 97-778 <br />iJUN 2 6 1997 <br />AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MINNETONKA <br />CITY CODE CHAPTER 300 REGARDING <br />TREE PROTECTION AND DENSITY RANGES <br />»• • • <br />THE CITY OF MINNETONKA DOES ORDAIN: <br />ARTICLE I - TREE PROTECTION <br />Section 1. The following existing definition in City Code §300.02 is amended to read <br />as follows: <br />Significant Tree - A deciduous tree of at least eight inches caliper or coniferous tree <br />of at least 15 feet in height, excluding a diseased tree which is likely to die. The caliper <br />of a deciduous tree shall be measured 4.5 feet above the base of the tree. <br />Section 2. City Code §300.28, Subd. 16(b)(3) is amended to read as follows: <br />a tree survey showing all significant trees and a tree preservation plan; <br />Section 3. City Code §300.28, Subd. 18(a) is amended to read as follows: <br />a) The plan shall comply with the performance standards regulating tree removal <br />under subdivision 19 below. <br />Section 4. City Code §300.28, Subd. 19 is amended to read as follows: <br />SUBDIVISION 19. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REGULATING TREE REMOVAL. <br />Standards governing the preservation, protection, and planting of trees are <br />necessary to: <br />1) prevent tree loss by eliminating or reducing compaction, filling or <br />excavation near tree roots; <br />2) prevent or reduce soil erosion and sedimentation and storm water runoff; <br />improve air quality and reduce noise pollution; <br />4) enhance energy conservation through natural insulation and shading; <br />control the urban heat island effect; <br />increase and maintain property values;