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1. Trees less than 36 inches in diameter 1 inch of replacement tree per inch of tree <br /> diameter removed <br /> 2. Trees greater than 36 inches in diameter, 1/2 inch of replacement tree per diameter <br /> inch of tree removed <br /> -1-3.Replacement trees shall be at least 1.5 inches in diameter, and of a type approved <br /> by the City, provided that at least the equivalent number of replacement trees of a <br /> size and nature found acceptable to the staff are planted at the same setback from <br /> the shoreline as those removed. Removal of trees that are dead shall not require a <br /> permit, but such trees must be inspected by city staff prior to their removal. <br /> (b) Intensive vegetation clearing within 75 feet of the shoreline,on steep slopes or within the bluff impact <br /> zone within the Shoreland Overlay District is prohibited.Limited clearing of shrubs and trees less than <br /> six inches in diameter and cutting, pruning and trimming of trees of any size is allowed to provide a <br /> view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of permitted <br /> stairways and landings, picnic areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted <br /> lockboxes, provided that the screening of structures, vehicles or other facilities as viewed from the <br /> water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced. <br /> Sec. 78-1286.—Topographic alterations/grading and filling.New Public and Private roads. <br /> _(a) Permit Required. A plan showing proper drainage and protection of adjoining properties shall be <br /> . : b .... . .. . - . . . - . . . "' . . .. . .(a) Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, sewage treatment <br /> systems, and driveways under validly issued construction permits for these improvements do not <br /> require the issuance of a separate grading and filling permit. However, All grading and filling activity <br /> . .. . .. . . . --- , , ... --• , . . • . <br /> (b) Grading,filling or excavating of more than 50 cubic yards is prohibited without an interim use permit <br /> within the shore setback of the public waters enumerated in section 78 1217. <br /> (c) New Public and private roads,driveways,parking areas,and public or private watercraft access ramps <br /> shall not be constructed within the shore setbackShore Setback of the public waters enumerated in <br /> section 78-1217. If no alternatives exist, such improvements shall be subject to the standard zoning <br /> variance review procedure, and such review shall consider the following: <br /> (1) Such improvements shall be designed to take advantage of natural vegetation and topography to <br /> achieve maximum screening from view from public waters. <br /> (2) All roads and parking areas shall be designed and constructed to minimize and control erosion <br /> to public waters consistent with the requirements of all agencies with jurisdiction and in <br /> accordance with City Code chapter 79. <br /> Page 14 Final Draft <br />