Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 11/07/2005

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wise planning, plant and construction materials selection, and proper installation to provide beautiful, water efficient, low maintenance landscapes. Zoning Buffer - A buffer, as defined and required by the Zoning Ordinance or as a condition of zoning approval for a specific property. Zoning Ordinance - The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ramsey, as amended from time to time by the City. Subd. 5. Creation of the Ramsey Tree Book. The intent is to provide a set of landscape design and maintenance principles that promote the use of appropriate plant materials, which do not require special attention and which require little supplemental water to grow properly. a. The Ramsey Tree Book will be available for reference and guidelines regarding principles for tree preservation in the City. The book is to be offered, upon request, to the citizens of Ramsey as well as the development community and other interested parties. Copies will be available at City Hall. b. The Ramsey Tree Book will also include lists of desirable and undesirable trees, shrubs, and natural vegetation for the City. The Ramsey Tree Book shall maintain an extensive list of recommended vegetation for planting. The intent is to maintain diversity in the total tree population within the City. The list of recommended species shall be updated periodically to reflect new developments or species that will affect the population of the community forest. Subd. 6. Administration. a. The City shall administer and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. The City is hereby authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis when reason exists to believe that a violation of this section has been or is being committed. b. When the City determines a violation has occurred, the City's written evaluation of the deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation 9.24.02 Landmark Trees Subd. 1. Designation. A landmark tree shall be any tree, public or private, that has been designated as such by the City Council, after public hearing and due notice to the owner of the tree. The criteria of such designation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, notable historical interest and value to the City because of its location or historical association with the community.