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i i APA Model Ordinance Outline (For Discussion Purposes) <br />(This outline follows APA 'model' in Tree Conservation Ordinances. American • <br />Planning Association Planning Advisory Service Report # 446, dated August 1993) <br />toried <br />, with <br />G. <br />H. <br />K. <br />Purpose Statement <br />Definitions Section <br />Information Submittal / Inventory Requirements <br />Define What Will Be Protected <br />- Specimen Trees / Significant Trees? <br />- Woodlands? <br />- Percentage of Tree Cover? <br />- Buffers? Views? <br />- Special Areas such as Parkways, etc.? <br />Define What Activities Are Covered and Who Must Comply <br />- Land Disturbance. vSite Clearing? <br />- Pruning? <br />- Exemptions: - Existing Residential? - Ag/Comm'l Forestry/Nurseries? <br />- Based on Parcel Size? - Diseased or Dangerous Trees? <br />- Special Features - Public Utilities and Agencies? <br />- Re-forestation of Historically Cleared Lands? <br />Define How Ordinance Will Be Administered <br />- Staff-administered? <br />- Advisor)' bodies? <br />- Review Procedures: - Submission Requirements - Permit Requirements <br />- Fees - Notification - Appeals <br />Define Standards for Permit Reviews: <br />- Permit & Plan Review Standards <br />- Replacement / mitigation standards <br />- Economic hardship a factor? <br />- Standards and Flexibility <br />Define Construction Protection Measures: <br />- Impact injuries/Accidental Cutting <br />- Excavation <br />- Grade Changes <br />- Other Construction Hazards <br />- Construction Monitoring <br />Establish What Degree of Maintenance "After Development" is Desired/Required <br />Establish Enforcement Program: <br />- Who Enforces <br />- Fines and Penalties <br />- Escrow accounts / Certificates of occupancy <br />- Other administrative Measures <br />Complements to Regulation: <br />- Incentives <br />- 'Compensation' Mechanisms <br />- Education