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Note: Aerial photos printed from the DNR's online PCA <br />mapper (see example to the right) show property <br />boundaries and PCAs. <br />Example of aerial photo from DNR's online PCA mapper. <br />How does the size and complexity of the project affect review and approval? <br />In most cases, property owners will be able complete their own restoration plan provided the project is <br />relatively small, no native plant communities are being removed (this is rare) and the restoration plan <br />meets performance standards. If planning staff determines that the plan does not meet the performance <br />standards, a qualified landscape professional may be needed. <br />Large, complex projects, including but not limited to native plant community restorations, require more <br />detailed information and scaled drawings and should be prepared by an experienced landscape designer or <br />architect. For larger projects, a detailed three-year maintenance plan that includes provisions for <br />controlling invasive species and plant replacement is required. For native plant community restorations, <br />applicants will need to identify the type and location of the native plant community used to guide the <br />restoration. <br />If you are uncertain about the level of restoration plan needed for your vegetation clearing project or how <br />to meet performance standards, it is a good idea to consult planning staff early in the process. <br />What happens when I submit my permit application? <br />Planning staff will review the application to make sure it is complete and that all PCAs and restoration <br />priority areas have been identified. Staff will also review to ensure that the vegetation clearing is the <br />minimum necessary and designed to blend with the natural terrain and minimizes impacts to scenic views. <br />Finally, they will look at the restoration plan to ensure it meets the performance standards. <br />If the permit application is complete and meets the performance standards, the permit will be approved. <br />Standard conditions of approval require that: <br />• the work be completed consistent with the submitted application and by a specific date, <br />• the restored vegetation be maintained for three years, including control of invasive species, and <br />• photos of the completed project be submitted. <br />