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§ 10.56 �- 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 may be 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 cleazing 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,pnuung 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 of permitted 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 sepazate 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. ;•'� �.`� 2. Grading, filling or excavating of more than 10 cubic yards is 4 � >> prohibited within 75' of the Ordinary High Water Level of the public waters enumerated in ;1��' Subdivision 7 of this section. Grading, filling or excavating of 10 cubic yards or less shall require �� `� City staff review and permit and be subject to other pertinent sections of the Zoning Code. Source:Ordinance No. 171,2nd Series Adopted: 3-23-98 ORONO CC 376-14 (2-24-92)