Agenda - Council - 09/27/1983 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I I I I I i I I I l I I d) e) -6- When trees are removed, the permittee ~rZll restore the density of trees, utilizing nursery stocks of a minimum of 1- 3/4" diameter measured one foot above the ground, using species generally accepted as suitable for the purpose to that which existed before the development provided that in no case need the density exceed 10 trees per acre. Development shall not reduce the existing crown cover greater than 501 and shall be conducted in such a manner as to preserve the under story and litter. Trees used in reforestation or landscaping must be compatible with the local landscape and climatic conditions. No on-site sewage disposal systems shall be allowed which do not meet the requirements of the City's Soils Ordinance Chapter 170.04. No development shall be permitted on land having a slope before alteration in excess of 12% unless the applicant shall prove that the following conditions are met: 1) The foundation and underlying material of any structure, including roads, shall be adequate for slope condition and soil type. 2) The applicant can demonstrate that development during and after construction can be accomplished without increasing erosion and that there is proper utilization of controls to reduce runoff to non-destructive levels. 3) The proposed development presents no danger of falling rock, mud, uprooted trees or other material to structures, recreational facilities, public lands and public waters down hill. Ail structures other than buildings and roadway surfaces but including retaining walls shall meet the following design requirements: a) b) c) d) Retaining walls or terrace contours shall not exceed 5 feet in height; Construction shall be of natural stone, wood or concrete; The use of gabbions non-wood pilings, metal retaining walls and pre-cast or cast in place concrete retaining walls is specifically prohibited; and The minimum width of terraces shall be 10 feet.