Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 04/17/2023

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between 12'-20' tall Non-ESA provide provide no mitigation one tree required tree two trees per per q p tree removed removed Natural Resource provide provide provide Conservation Area one tree per two trees three trees four trees per tree per tree removed removed removed Natural Resource provide provide one provide Protected Area three trees tree per two two trees per trees removed tree removed per tree removed 2. Trees used for mitigation may also fulfill the Open Areas Landscape Standards at the discretion of the City. 3. Trees with 30 percent of the roots damaged are considered to be removed and must be mitigated for at the applicable rates. 4. Undesirable trees are not subject to the Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards. 5. Areas where trees are being removed for ecological restoration in accordance with a City approved restoration plan are not subject to the Tree Preservation and Mitigation. 6. On existing lots with existing buildings where no building or development activity that requires a permit or approval from the City is occurring, the removal of trees is not subject to tree preservation and mitigation standards. 7. Replacement trees shall be planted on site. 8. The applicant may request to pay a fee per tree in lieu of some or all of the trees required for mitigation. At the City's discretion, the City may accept the fee for planting trees within the general area of the development project. The City shall maintain a standard fee per tree based on the estimated market rate cost to purchase and install trees. (k) Landscaping Guidelines and Technical Specifications. The selection, installation, and maintenance of all planting materials shall be in compliance with the City's Landscaping Guidelines and Technical Specifications Manual. (1) Tree Survey. 1. A tree survey is required for all property that contains a significant tree. 113