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� § 10.56 G. Steep Slopes.Any applicant requesting a permit for construction of sewage treatment systems,roads,driveways,structures,or other improvements on steep slopes,shall provide adequate information to allow the City to evaluate possible soil erosion impacts and development of visibility from public waters before such permit may be issued. When determined necessary, conditions shall be attached to issued permits to prevent erosion and preserve existing vegetation screening of structures, vehicles, and other facilities as viewed from the surface of public waters, assuming summer, leaf-on vegetation. H. Height of Structures.No structure within the Shoreland Overlay District shall exceed the height limitations set forth in the standards for the underlying zoning district. I. Vegetation Alterations. 1. No live tree within 75 feet of the shoreline or within the bluff impact zone with a diameter of 6 inches or more(or 19 inches in circumference or greater)measured 3 feet above the ground maybe removed without first obtaining a permit from the City staff provided that at least the equivalent number of replacement trees of a size and nature found acceptable to the staff are planted at the same setback from the shoreline as those removed. Appeals of staff determinations as to type,size and quality of the trees to be replaced will be to the Council.Removal of trees that are dead shall not require a permit but such trees must be inspected by City staff prior to their removal. 2. Intensive vegetation clearing within 75 feet of the shoreline, on steep slopes or within the bluff impact zone within the Shoreland Overlay District is prohibited. Limited clearing of shrubs and trees less than 6 inches in diameter and cutting,pruning and trimming of trees of any size is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accomodate the placement ofpermitted stairways and landings,picnic areas,access paths,beach and watercraft access areas,and permitted lock boxes,provided that the screening of structures,vehicles or other facilities as viewed from the water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced. Source:Ordinance No. 127,2nd Series Adopted: 7-11-94 J. Topographic Alterations/Grading and Filling. 1. Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures, sewage treatment systems, and driveways under validly issued construction permits for these facilities do not require the issuance of a separate grading and filling permit. However, all grading and filling activity approved permits for construction of structures, sewage treatment systems, and driveways shall adhere to the grading and filling standards of this section. ORONO CC 376-14 (2-24-92)