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(f) Removal threshold. <br />(1) Within residential developments, at least forty percent (40 %) of the inches of <br />existing significant tree DBH shall be retained on site. <br />(2) Within business and employment developments, at least thirty percent (30 %) of <br />the inches of existing significant tree DBH shall be retained on site. <br />(q) Reforestation /restitution requirement. If a development exceeds the removal threshold <br />specified in (f) above, the developer shall either reforest areas within the site, pay <br />restitution, or some combination thereof. <br />(1) For every one (1) significant tree inch that is removed in excess of the removal • <br />threshold, the developer shall replant 1.25 inches (diameter) of new trees or <br />provide the City with $125.00 in restitution. <br />(2) Significant trees removed for water quality treatment ponds, public trails and <br />sidewalks, and jerterial and collectors streets are exempt from the removal <br />threshold calculation. <br />Protection from disease and pestilence. All clearing in oak stands shall be performed <br />prior to April 15 or after July 15 of each season. Any development involving oak trees on <br />or adjacent to the development area must submit a plan in conjunction with the <br />preliminary plat that identifies what precautionary steps will be taken to protect the trees <br />from oak wilt. <br />Encroachment. If encroachment into a tree preservation area occurs that causes <br />irreparable damage to tea treejsj the tree preservation plan shall be revised to <br />compensate for the loss. Under no circumstances shall the developer be relieved of <br />responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this division, nor shall planned <br />revision activities prevent the city from instituting action for violation of this division. <br />(h) Planting requirements. All trees chosen shall be from the acceptable /preferred list (or <br />have approval of the city) and native and /or adaptable to this region and climate as <br />described in the Ramsey Tree Book. The quantity of the required plantings shall be in <br />accordance with the performance standards established for the respective zoning district. <br />(1) Size of trees at planting. For all required plantings, deciduous trees shall be a <br />minimum of one -inch caliper at the-at time of planting and all evergreen trees <br />shall be a minimum of five feet in height at time of planting. Specifications shall <br />be determined by the American Nurseryman's Standards. <br />(2) Type of tree stock. For all required plantings, trees shall be free of insects, <br />diseases, or mechanical injuries and have straight trunk and a form characteristic <br />of the species. <br />(3) Spacing at time of planting. The spacing of new trees must be compatible with <br />spatial site limitations and with the responsible consideration toward species size <br />when mature as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(4) Planting standards. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(5) Planting standard: soil amendment. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(6) Planting standards: mulch. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. <br />(f) <br />(g) <br />. ....................... <br />Formatted: Indent: Left: 1" <br />Formatted: Indent: Left: 1" <br />Comment [cl]: This would include major roads <br />such as Hwy 47, Hwy 10, County Roads, Alpine Dr, <br />Sunwood Dr, and the main entrance /road through a <br />subdivision). <br />Formatted: Highlight <br />