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1 (1) For every one significant tree inch that is removed in excess of the removal threshold, the 2 developer shall replant 1.25 inches (-diameter caliper) of new trees or provide the city with 3 $125.00 in restitution. 4 {-2) SigRif+cant trees removed for water quality trc tmcnt pe-n-ds, public trails and sidewalk, and 5 arterial and collector stre-cts, or that are -considered invasive specie, arc exempt fmom the 6 removal threshold calculatie-n, 7 (G) Reforestation/restitution plan. 8 (1) If the total number of significant tree inches to be removed exceeds the removal threshold, 9 the developer shall provide a reforestation plan -(can be included as part of landscaping plan, 10 t must el -early identify those tree that arc intended to satisfy thc rcforcstatie- 11 requirement), or a calculation of restitution, or a combination thereof. 12 (2) A reforestation plan shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or forester and shall 13 comply with the following criteria: 14 a. The plan shall indicate the location and diameter (or height if coniferous; for each three 15 (3) feet in height is equivalent to one (1) caliper inch) of all reforestation trees to be 16 planted. This can be included on the landscape plan, but the reforestation calculation, 17 trees, and inches, must be specified. 18 b. Size at the time of planting shall comply with the planting standards outlined in the 19 respective zoning the applicable landscape standards for the respective zoning district. 20 c. No more than 25 percent of the reforestation trees te-bc planted shall be from any one 21 species. 22 d. Reforcstatieft Replacement trees included in the reforestation plan may count toward 23 the trees required by the city's landscaping regulations. base landscaping requirements 24 trccs required for land&caping purposes within thc applicable zoning -district 25 e. Restitution, if applicable, shall be paid in cash to the city prior to the release of the final 26 plat mylars for recording, —or prior to approval of a minor subdivision, or, if a plat was 27 not required, prior to the issuance of a building permit subject to site plan review. Any 28 restitution paid shall be deposited in the community reforestation fund and be used for 29 reforestation efforts within the city. 30 (H) Protection from disease and pestilence. All clearing in oak stands shall be performed prior to April 31 15 or after July 15 of each season. Any development involving oak trees on or adjacent to the 32 development area must submit a plan in conjunction with the preliminary plat that identifies what 33 precautionary steps will be taken to protect the trees from oak wilt. 34 (I) Encroachment. If encroachment into a tree preservation area occurs that causes irreparable 35 damage to a tree(s), the tree preservation plan shall be revised to compensate for the loss. Under 36 no circumstance shall the developer be relieved of responsibility for compliance with the provisions 37 of this division, nor shall planned revision activities prevent the city from instituting action for 38 violation of this division. 39 j) Planting requirement. All trees chosen shall boom the acccptabl d list for hav-c appreva4 40 of thc city) and native and/or adaptable -to this region and -climate as described in the -Ramey Trcc 41 Beek. The -quantity of the required plantings shall bc in accordance with the performance standards 42 established for the respective zoning -district 43 {1) Size of tree at planting. For all required planti-ng-sel-e-ei-el-td-e-u-s-t-Fees shall lac a minimum of 44 one inch caliper at time-ef plantingl evergreen trees shall bc a minimum of five feet in 45 height at time-ef planting. S-ppeccifi-cati-ons shall bc determined by thc American Nurseryman's 46 Standards. 47 {2) Type of trcc stock. For all required planting, trees shall bc free of insects, diseases, or 48 mechanical injuries and have straight trunk and a form characteristic of thc species. Page 49 of 160