Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 04/17/2023

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3. The Tree Protection Plan shall include the following information: a. Definition of spatial limits: (1) Limits of land disturbance, clearing, grading and trenching (2) Tree protection zones (3) Specimen trees or stands of trees b. Detail drawings of tree protection measures (where applicable): (1) Protective tree fencing (2) Tree protection signs c. Drawings indicating location of various utilities: (1) City water or well (2) City sewer or septic system (3) Electricity (4) Gas (5) Cable TV (6) Telephone 4. These plans shall be reviewed by the NRT or their designee for conformance with the Tree Preservation Policy, in conjunction with City Code 4-3, and will either be approved, or returned for revisions. Request for revisions shall be noted on the Tree Protection Plan or otherwise stated in writing. 5. A fee established by Council resolution shall be charged for plan review for building permits. Any cost incurred by the City in reviewing plans for plats and commercial site plans shall be charged to the developer. City staff may submit the plan to a consulting forester for a recommendation. Any costs shall be paid for by the developer or builder. (Res. 105-93, 5- 18-93) 6. All tree protection measures shall be installed prior to any construction activities and inspected by the NRT or their designee. 7. The NRT or their designee will conduct follow-up site inspections for enforcement of the Tree Preservation Policy in conjunction with City Code 4-3. 8. If any significant tree in development or building site: ■ Is cut and removed, the City shall require planting of two (2) new trees. ■ Is damaged and determined by the City that it will probably not survive, it shall be removed and the City shall require the planting of two (2) new trees. ■ Has mechanical damage, the City may require planting of two (2) new trees. 4