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3/6/2017 Orono,MN CodeofOrdinances <br /> Sec. 78-1285. -Vegetation alterations. <br /> . • <br /> (a) No live tree within 75 feet of the shoreline or within the bluff impact zone with a diameter of six inches <br /> or more (or 19 inches in circumference or greater) measured three feet above the ground may be <br /> removed without first obtaining a permit from the city staff, provided that at least the equivalent <br /> number of replacement trees of a size and nature found acceptable to the staff are planted at the same <br /> setback from 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 /> (Ord. No. 101 2nd series, § 1(10.56(16)(I)), 2-24-1992; Ord. No. 127 2nd series, § 7, 7-11-1994; Ord. No. 178 <br /> 3rd series, § 14, 10-10-2016) <br /> https://www.municode.com/library/mNorono/codes/code of ordinances?nodeld=TITVILAUS CH78ZORE ARTIXSHMA_DIV3SHOVDIST S7&1285VEAL 1/1 <br />