§ 114-71. Individual lots/parcels for single-family or duplex development.

(a)

For individual lots or parcels for single-family or duplex development only, tree removal permission is granted solely through the city building department. The building permit plot plan shall show the following:

(1)

All trees 12 inches DBH or greater, including:

a.

Location.

b.

DBH.

c.

Common name.

d.

Estimated height.

(2)

All trees three inches to 12 inches which are designated to be retained, including:

a.

Location.

b.

DBH.

c.

Common name.

(3)

An indication of the trees proposed for removal.

(4)

The reason for removal.

(5)

Plans showing typical protective barriers to be used.

(b)

A minimum of three trees shall be required at the time a certificate of occupancy is issued for each newly constructed single-family or duplex building, on each lot having 6,000 square feet or more. On lots with less than 6,000 square feet, two trees will be required at the time of a certificate of occupancy is issued. In residential planned developments some of the required trees may be located off the individual lots, subject to approval of specific landscape plans. The required trees to be installed, rather than retained, shall be a minimum of ten feet tall and shall be on the recommended stock list.

(c)

Issuance of the building permit shall constitute approval for tree removal.

(Code 1988, § 12.5-51)