Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site development and construction.

(A)

The following provisions shall be adhered to during site development and construction.

(1)

Precautions during site development and construction, including at least the following:

(a)

A fence shall be placed around the drip line of the significant trees insofar as is practical prior to any work, and no construction activities shall be carried out within the drip line except as allowed by the permit;

(b)

Permits for construction within a drip line of any significant trees shall include: provisions for hand trenching within the drip line; construction of approved tree wells to protect against fill; prohibition of grading, cuts, and fills within four feet of a tree base; review of any cutting or trimming, or those provisions recommended by a certified arborist; and

(c)

Appropriate signage must be posted on the fence protecting the significant trees during construction. The sign shall clearly state the purpose of the fence and that machinery and materials are not to be stored within the fenced areas, and work is to occur in the fenced areas only under the supervision of a certified arborist.

(2)

Measures to effect erosion control, soil and water retention and limitation of adverse environmental effects.

(B)

The above protective measures are minimum requirements, and the Planning Director may require additional protection measures if the conditions of the site, development, or construction so dictate to protect significant trees.

(Ord. 2006-534, effective 1-11-07; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)