§ 27-447. Standards for relocation or replacement

(a)

Relocation or replacement. As a condition of the granting of a permit, the applicant will be required to relocate or replace any regulated trees being removed with suitable replacement trees, on an inch-for-inch basis at the time of maturity. Replacement trees shall be a minimum of four-inch caliper and the use of larger caliper trees to accommodate the required replacement is strongly encouraged. Trees shall be selected from the city's tree list, located in section 27-450, and shall reach comparable size at maturity as the tree(s) being removed. No replacement will be required for diseased trees being removed. In determining the required relocation or replacement of trees, the city manager or designee shall consider the intended use of the property, with an evaluation of the following:

(1)

Existing tree coverage.

(3)

Number of trees to be removed on the entire property.

(3)

Area to be covered with structures, parking and driveways.

(4)

Topography and drainage of the site and its environs.

(5)

Character of the site and its environs.

(6)

Ecology of the site.

(7)

Characteristics and quantity of shrubs, grass, and trees proposed for planting on the site by the applicant.

(b)

Alternatives to on-site replacement. If upon evaluation of these conditions, it is determined by the city manager or his designee that the applicant's site may not best be suited for the location of some or all of the replacement trees, the city manager may allow the applicant to donate the required trees to the city for use in appropriate public areas, such as schools, parks, recreation areas, or rights-of-way. In these cases, the city will assume responsibility for the planting and management of said trees. Such decisions shall be made on a case-by-case basis when appropriate.

(c)

Maintenance of replacement trees. Replacement trees shall be maintained through appropriate water, nutrients and pruning to guarantee their survival and growth. The city manager or designee shall require any replacement trees that die within two (2) years of planting shall be replaced to meet the original requirements.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)