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1 (1) For every one significant tree inch that is removed in excess of the removal threshold, the <br />2 developer shall replant 1.25 inches (di.,m^+^r caliper) of new trees or provide the city with <br />3 $125.00 in restitution. <br />4 , <br />5 1 ,e exempt fr-Am thin <br />7 (G) Reforestation/restitution plan. <br />8 (1) If the total number of significant tree inches to be removed exceeds the removal threshold, <br />9 the developer shall provide a reforestation plan (reaI h^ irr.',,dind p:4r+ ^f'.,^dse.,�i^,� <br />10 hia must r-learly idientify these tFees that intended te P%A I -is, y I.I., ele.e.....atien <br />or a calculation of restitution, or a combination thereof. <br />12 (2) A reforestation plan shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect or forester and shall <br />13 comply with the following criteria: <br />14 a. The plan shall indicate the location and diameter (or height if coniferous; for each three <br />15 (3) feet in height is equivalent to one (1) caliper inch) of all reforestation trees to be <br />16 planted. This can be included on the landscape plan, but the reforestation calculation, <br />17 trees, and inches, must be specified. <br />18 b. Size at the time of planting shall comply with the planting standards outlined in #-e <br />19 Fes e ze the applicable landscape standards for the respective zoning district. <br />20 C. No more than 25 percent of the reforestation trees shall be from any one <br />21 species. <br />22 d. n�st-a-toe-n Replacement trees ' in the reforestation plan may count toward <br />23 the trees required by the city-s landscaping regulations. "," lb I ^ r^^„ir^n+c <br />24 <br />25 e. Restitution, if applicable, shall be paid in cash to the city prior to the release of the final <br />26 plat mylars for recording, ,or, if a plat was <br />27 not required, prior to the issuance of a building permit subject to site plan review. Any <br />28 restitution paid shall be deposited in the community reforestation fund and be used for <br />29 reforestation efforts within the city. <br />30 (H) Protection from disease and pestilence. All clearing in oak stands shall be performed prior to April <br />31 15 or after July 15 of each season. Any development involving oak trees on or adjacent to the <br />32 development area must submit a plan in conjunction with the preliminary plat that identifies what <br />33 precautionary steps will be taken to protect the trees from oak wilt. <br />34 (1) Encroachment. If encroachment into a tree preservation area occurs that causes irreparable <br />35 damage to a tree(s), the tree preservation plan shall be revised to compensate for the loss. Under <br />36 no circumstance shall the developer be relieved of responsibility for compliance with the provisions <br />37 of this division, nor shall planned revision activities prevent the city from instituting action for <br />38 violation of this division. <br />39 <br />40Sr-r*hind on thin Ramsey T-r-inia <br />41 <br />42 �Jt ^'C JITI. rthin respective z i l i s tTTCr <br />43 , <br />44 <br />45 ' <br />47 , <br />48 <br />Page 49 of 160 <br />